Sanctified by Love

A few months ago, my husband bought a blue, 2000 Chevy Silverado, coated in rust. So much rust that we’ve dubbed it “Rusty.” It’s a...

I love reading about God’s presence in 1 Kings 19:11-12. It reads, “The Lord said to Elijah, “Go out and stand on the mountain in the...

Last night I stayed up late to assemble our middle little, Arie’s, birthday gift. Piece-by-piece (and there were A LOT of pieces), I...

It’s Easter, and before we get swept into Easter egg hunts, all the bunnies, ham, and family pictures, let us pause to remember Him,...

Every night after dinner, I pack up uneaten food and place it in the refrigerator. Sometimes we eat it for lunch the next day, but...

Last weekend, my husband and I ran a 5K together. It wasn’t my first 5K, but it was the first time we had ever run together. As the gun...

Do you ever feel like life is difficult? That the circumstances you were given have been less than ideal? I can relate. I think a lot of...

About ten years ago, I was walking out of a Bible study with my father-in-law. He wrapped his big hand around my shoulder and pulled me...

For the mamas: I haven’t meant another mom who thinks they’re slaying motherhood, housework, family life, friendships, marriage, or the...

In a world of constant noise, it’s really hard not to peek in on other’s lives and think: “Wow, they really have it all together.” “Their...

I think what I’m realizing more and more is that we all, and I do mean ALL, have a story to share. It doesn’t involve the white picket...

“… I am God Almighty. Live in My presence and be blameless” (Genesis 17:1). These were the words God spoke to Abram, right before they...

Happy New Year, friends! Have you caught your breath yet from the whirlwind of Christmas and the new year? A new year is always...

Have you ever wanted something, but it was out of reach? That despite your planning, trying, pushing, pulling, and networking, you still...

Hi friends! I thought I'd share a list of some of our favorite Christ-centered Christmas books! We've been reading these for a few years...

It has been a week! We picked up Flu A somewhere and every time it feels like we’ve kicked it, it comes back in the form of hitting the...

I think it’s safe to say that we all have or will face difficult decisions at some point. More often than not, when difficult decisions...

We’ve been slowly working our way through Genesis for our Weekly Encouragement, and so we’re going to continue with Abram this week. As...

“Why do I have to call your name 500 times for you to come or answer?!” I ask my kids in frustration. “Please don’t make this harder than...

Let’s talk about The Tower of Babylon this week. In Genesis 11, it tells of a people who settled in the valley of Shinar. They made...