Let’s Do Hard Things

May 12, 2014May 13, 2014 Leave a comment

It’s easy to assume that because Jesus is the Son of God, the choices He made during His time on earth were easy. Saying no to sin and yes to obedience was probably no big deal for Him, right? He is God after all. We’re called to be like Jesus, but let me tell ya, it… Read More

Marriage

Marriage: What We Do Well

March 24, 2014March 24, 2014 3 Comments

I’m certainly no expert when it comes to marriage. Alex and I have been at this thing for just over 6 years and it’s been equal parts hard and beautiful. We’re figuring things out as we go, and God-willing, we’ll have the next 50 years or so to learn and grow. Though we still have… Read More

Marriage, Motherhood

It’s Just Not Enough

February 26, 2014March 3, 2014 2 Comments

I’ve been following along with the IF:Equip daily devotions and today’s passage was John 6:1-15 – the story of Jesus feeding the 5000. As I tried to figure out how this passage applied to my life, the Lord showed me that so often I bring the little I have, thinking it will be enough and… Read More

Marriage, This is Me

Our Love Story

February 12, 2014February 12, 2014 3 Comments

Alex and I almost missed each other that spring. In fact, if I wouldn’t have paid attention to those three dreams we wouldn’t be together today. It was the spring of 2006 and I was deciding where to spend the summer after my 4th year of university. The options were: 1. Keats Camp (a bible… Read More

Marriage

Lessons in Love

February 5, 2014February 4, 2014 1 Comment

I don’t write or speak a lot about love and marriage because I’m no expert on the subject. I’ve been married for six years and still feel like such a newbie. Taking advice can be difficult for me, but when it comes to marriage (and parenting) I’m all for it. Bring on the advice. Card… Read More

Marriage, Motherhood

How to be a Cabin

December 30, 2013April 9, 2014 1` 2 Comments

If you could sum up 2013 in one word, what would it be? Mine would be GRACE. Not because I was so amazing at showing it, but because I needed is so much. This year, especially the past few months, I’ve become very aware of how much I need God’s grace in every area of… Read More

Hearing God's Voice, Marriage

Day 27: Weekend Stories

October 27, 2013November 5, 2013 1 Comment

Today I want to share a part of my love story that some of you may have already heard. It’s a little example of how sometimes God’s speaks to us through the dreams we have at night. Alex and I almost missed each other that spring. In fact, if I wouldn’t have paid attention to… Read More

Hearing God's Voice, Marriage

Day 21: God’s Voice Changes Everything

October 21, 2013November 5, 2013 8 Comments

It’s late, 9:38pm to be exact. Yes, that’s late for me. My body starts to power down pretty quick after 9:30pm. I wander into the kitchen and let out a huge sigh, loud enough for my husband to hear in the adjoining room. The dishes are piled high beside the sink, crumbs cover the counter,… Read More

Hearing God's Voice, Marriage, This is Me

Day 5: Guess Who

October 5, 2013November 5, 2013 Leave a comment

It’s the weekend! Happy weekend friends. Instead of going heavy on the content I’m going to use the weekends for telling some of my personal stories of hearing God’s voice. When I first learned to use my prayer time to ask God questions and actually wait for a response, it changed everything. All of a… Read More

Marriage, Motherhood

Family Updates

May 10, 2013November 7, 2013 Leave a comment

I haven’t posted here in far too long. My brain feels too foggy to write anything inspiring. I blame the lack of sleep. However, I have been writing about the changes in our family on my personal blog, birch & bay. You can check ’em out here.