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Living Out the Joyful Mysteries
I experienced an eye opening revelation of His desire for moms to live out these mysteries. Not only in the literal sense of conceiving, bearing, and raising children, but in how we can better evangelize one another.
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The Story of the First Encouraged Bracelet
What started as a word of the year party would inspire something greater…
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3 Tips for Dealing with Exhaustion
I have found that the Lord often highlights weaknesses so that He can perfect them, bringing us to a deeper connection with His heart. Here’s three tips for struggling with exhaustion.
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Thoughts on…Parenthood
I’m going to recommend that more than having the right systems, rhythms, and expectations in place, what we need is practical discernment and attentiveness to the uniqueness of each child as well as our season.
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Birth Story: Liam Edward
I really wanted an unmedicated birth, but I didn’t put in the work to make it happen.
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Lessons to Remember for Business and Motherhood
There are many lessons that I have learned about business from my experience of motherhood and vice versa, and I hope to encourage you by sharing some of them here!
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God, How Do I Handle This Toddler?
God gave you this toddler because He knew you were the right parent to guide them through each developmental stage including this one. There’s no need to fear the seemingly chaotic time that this is because it is truly a world of opportunity when we parent from a Heavenly perspective.
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Testimony: The Transforming Power of God’s Love
So many things have changed in four years. I have been so radically transformed that it almost seems like I lived two different lives.
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My 5 Essentials for Postpartum Recovery
We are called to be stewards of the body in order to serve others. I cannot accomplish this with crippling back pain, complete exhaustion, or a cloudy mind. Supporting the body after birth helps foster success in our vocations.
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Prayer: Setting Days Up for Success
I can always tell when my prayer life has faltered. I become a less gentle mother. I find I lack control of my emotions and am often swarmed by selfish temptations. It is these times when I neglect my childrens’ love languages or become overwhelmed by my vocational to-do’s.
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Peace at the beach
As I stared into his face with copious amounts of fresh slobber running down my arm, He whispered, “Whatever happens today, have peace.”
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Mom’s Secret Weapon: The Rosary
It is in the moments where we no longer have any idea what to do and we’re about to try handing in our resignation that we find a tool that we may not have noticed is at our disposal. The Rosary.
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We’ve been blessed to be able to recreate some of our favorite photos in the exact same spot over the years](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/634e1880089a663d8ac842ea/1725750918605-C8BQHJHE60VBBXJJLSS5/image-asset.jpeg)
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Maybe you feel called to wear long skirts and stunning dresses.
Maybe you’re the type to own a business or work a 9-5.
Maybe you long to homestead.
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When I picked out this @janielanieboutique dress and saw the color {crimson harvest} I immediately thought of Fall. The Earth retiring to rest from a long couple seasons of growth. Dying to itself. The warming smells of spices. Specifical](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/634e1880089a663d8ac842ea/1724769042023-92ATG4IEDDMXGQBKKWU5/image-asset.jpeg)
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I won’t mind if they say, “She was too obsessed with Jesus” or “She believed in miracles and thought prayer could fix anything. Strange.&](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/634e1880089a663d8ac842ea/1724167343107-CJVFTCGSYJWCAAZTUUTQ/image-asset.jpeg)
![We spent the week at the lake and there’s no place I would rather be.
Water sparkles like gems.
My kids have a newfound sense of adventure.
Seeing nature reminds me of how tenderly He constructed each of us, leaving nothing to chance.
Even more](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/634e1880089a663d8ac842ea/1723614220338-I86S5D0EUTXRX0V07VID/image-asset.jpeg)
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These bracelets are unique and don’t get restocked ✨
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![What happens when moms make coffee (or tea) and happens to me usually once a week! 😅
It’s a good opportunity to lean into God’s timing and practice patience 🙏🏻
Do you heat it back up or leave it cold?
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(Journals do not have NOT FOR RESALE banner on them)
This one was the proof 😂
Hope these bless you and your prayer life!](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/634e1880089a663d8ac842ea/1721674578918-322LKID6XJYACO13AN6B/image-asset.jpeg)
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