“If you do something awesome, you should be proud of yourself.”-AZ quotes Proud. We use that word often, don’t we? “I’m proud of myself.,” “I’m proud of you.,” “You should be proud of yourself!” But is being proud (prideful), really something we should esteem in our culture? Pride. According to Oxford Dictionary, pride is defined…
Unlike many Americans who knew of Charlie Kirk and were acquainted with his organization, Turning Point USA, my husband and I learned of him through his tragic death. Being in South Carolina for a quick getaway, we had some extra time to research, listen to many of his debates, and hear of his story. As…
Pure. Pursuer of Holiness. Theologically Steadfast. Humble. Generous. Compassionate. Devoted Steward. Faithful. Wise. Spiritually Disciplined. Diligent Worker. Lover of Children. Gentle, yet Strong Leader. Sincere. Joyful. Respectful. Physically Active. Lives Life Abundantly in Christ. Values Family Relationships. Passionately Prizes and Pursues All of the above attributes have been prayed over for years in anticipation for…
Lament– According to Oxford Dictionary, is a passionate expression of grief or sorrow. ” Lament is the honest cry of a hurting heart wrestling with the paradox of pain and the promise of God’s goodness.” -Mark Vroegop Dark Clouds Deep Mercy It is quite uncommon in Christian circles today to encourage biblical lament. Although it…
Savor: verb “to enjoy food or an experience slowly, in order to enjoy it as much as possible.” Cambridge dictionary Homeschooling, sports practices and games, church, family activities, appointments, and more fill our schedules daily. Another year has come and gone in what seems to be a flash. The children who I used to rock…
Most people would say that I am a pretty laid back person. It takes quite a bit to ruffle my feathers, and I am generally pretty calm in demeanor. However, internally something entirely different takes place in reference to the accomplishment of goals or tasks. Having attention issues, hyper focus is something that has been…
If you read my last post, you recall that I left off with my optimistic mindset on the brink of a new adventure called, homeschooling. My husband and I were both excited to begin, and had agreed that we would take it one year at a time. For Kindergarten, I chose a curriculum called, Sonlight….
God has a sense of humor. So often in life, I have made proclamations of what I can/cannot, or would/would not do. He has then taken those things and not only required me to walk in them, but has shown me why His path for me was so much better than the one I had…
In 2018, after a gamut of testing at John Hopkins for my autoimmune disease, I was officially diagnosed with POTS. Although I had never heard of the condition prior to my tilt table test, according to my cardiologist, many people who struggle with gastroparesis also battle POTS. As I was sitting in a board room…
Having a sibling with a disability comes with challenges. Depending on how various challenges are navigated within a family, a myriad of difficulties can occur. In our family, we have learned so much by trial and error. In the beginning, we refrained from attending certain events, participating in various activities, and steered clear of particular…