Sanctified by Love

In our first few years of marriage, Chris came home from work one day and asked, “Where’s the coffee table?” I stopped what I was doing,...

⭐️Advent⭐️ I know it’s not quite time for Advent yet, but I wanted to share in case you’d like to order in time for December 1st. 1️⃣ If...

When I was a little girl, my grandparents took me to a playground. As soon as we arrived, I ran to the swings and jumped on an...

We have finally settled into our house, and it’s starting to feel more like a home. It’s been a long journey, especially since we sold...

Just yesterday, I picked apples from our trees, peeled and cored them, and then made a delicious pie. We do not treat our trees with...

It's been over a month since my last Weekly Encouragement email. I'm sorry! Life has just been crazy. Between the move/renovation, my...

It feels like everywhere I turn there are orange construction cones and signs that read slow down, modified speed limit, or detour. A...

Do you ever just feel downright unworthy? Like how could God really love me? You aren’t alone. For so many years, I questioned my...

WE❤️ Do the details of your life really matter? Do you ever wonder that? In the dark hours of the night, do you ever wonder why am I...

On Thursday night, I pulled into our driveway, and my gas light came on. I was officially on “E,” and I hadn’t even noticed. I put the...

Earlier this week, I went on a trip with my mom, sister, and a couple of my aunts and cousins to Hocking Hills. We explored the trails,...

My husband pulled this giant weed that was, believe it or not, hiding. It was tucked away behind my little pop-up greenhouse and a fence....

Things have felt a bit out of control in the last week. I don’t like feeling out of control, but with three kiddos five and under, things...

WE❤️ We have been so busy the last few weeks with something scheduled almost daily. In fact, most of our days had two things scheduled....

Weekly Encouragement ❤️ Do you ever do, say, think, or see something that just makes you feel downright icky? Maybe you’re holding onto...

A few weeks ago, Mia asked, “Does so-and-so know Jesus?” That’s a hard question to answer, especially in five-year-old terms, and...

Lisa Bevere said in a recent Adamant podcast “If people can’t get to Christ because of people, there’s a real problem.” That’s super...

If the Jews of Jesus’ day watched miraculous signs and wonders performed by Jesus, and responded with grumbling and a lack of faith (John...

Right before Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, He prayed. “...Jesus raised His eyes and said, ‘Father, I thank You that You heard Me. I...

“Hold everything with an open hand.” It’s a phrase that has been floating around in my head for months. It’s something God has been...