I’ve been enjoying some sweet dirt-therapy in my very first “real” garden! I researched companion plants, laid out a plan on paper, in a grid, drawn to scale no less, with an actual ruler. You could say it’s a pretty serious endeavor. The enjoyment I’ve found in the grit and grace has been a happy surprise. I have to gear…
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We’ve all been warned that bottling up feelings can lead to an ugly explosion. This is wise advice because chronic stress can also lead to more than just an embarrassing outburst. The CDC estimates that stress accounts for about 75% of all doctor visits. Among other things, these complaints include headache, back pain, heart problems, digestive issues, sleep problems, exhaustion,…
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Parenting is a marathon and not a sprint so we go all in. But when should parents let go? Unlike a major athletic event though, we get close to zero training time. Though there are a lot of us running side by side, there isn’t a crowd of bystanders cheering us on. We can study up and ask around, but…
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Let’s begin our Psalm 27 Devotional from the top by reading David’s own words, the perfect basis for a prayer for rescue. Psalm 27 (NIV & TPT) The Psalms are such powerful connectors of our hearts to God’s. We’re able to see that in the muck of miry days, nothing is new in our struggles but the very same hope…
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I recently guest-posted over at Girl Bosses Rock on self-care tips for moms. We women are notorious for taking care of everyone within reach. It is exhausting, but it seems we wouldn’t have it any other way! In order to keep up with the pace we set, we absolutely MUST practice self-care. It’s a non-negotiable on the priority list. This…
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