‘There will never be enough praise of the world to fill a cup that has a hole in it’: Finding Godly Joy in Motherhood

“No one wants a shallow soul, but sometimes it is hard to remember the only way to achieve a deepness of character involves growth, sacrifice, and going through hard things.”

Living a Full and Intentional Life with JOY

The first time I met Joy Enyinnaya, my girls and I were playing in the courtyard of our apartment complex. She walked past us on her way to campus. She looked gorgeous and walked with so much confidence and purpose—she radiated light! When she told me her name was Joy, I said, “Of course itContinue reading “Living a Full and Intentional Life with JOY”

Using the power of prayer to heal frustrations with others

Pro Tip: It’s harder to stay frustrated with someone while sincerely praying for them. Some days may require longer prayers, but this tip hasn’t failed me yet. 😉 You are a child of God… and so is your child (see my last blog post), your spouse, your coworker, your boss, your neighbor, the random personContinue reading “Using the power of prayer to heal frustrations with others”

“All Those Days Washing All the Windows!” 9 Magic Tips for Long Days with Toddlers

I went to the eye doctor a couple months ago. I was a new patient, so they had me fill out some paperwork. At the bottom it asked me to list my hobbies, so I listed some of my favorite things to do: walking/jogging, reading, (aka “listening to audiobooks while playing mermaids and/or teddy bearsContinue reading ““All Those Days Washing All the Windows!” 9 Magic Tips for Long Days with Toddlers”