Guest post from Shannon Geurin of Fiercely His. I spent at least 30 minutes every morning arguing with myself about whether or not to get out of bed. Pulling myself out the of the comfort of my sheets felt like torture, and frankly, staying in bed, regardless of my responsibilities felt way more appropriate at…

Winning the constant battle to be still in the Presence of God takes tenacity and may also require some super glue or camomile tea. Seriously, I can’t seem to slow down, sit in one spot, or enjoy the moment at hand. If you’re like me the battle to be still becomes more difficult the more…

Beautiful. How do we find it? Usually, our lives don’t look the way we thought they would. But finding the beauty sets us free to love the life we’ve been given. Indeed, we’re all searching for something called BEAUTIFUL. Whether it is a beautiful life, a beautiful relationship, or maybe a beautiful face, we’re all in a…

Wait! Do you know how to make your next wait a sure success? Have you been watching the clock, looking back with regret, pondering the future, and waiting for things to change? To be honest, I’d love to know what you are waiting on today? Believe it or not, there is beauty in the wait.…

Oh what a day, the day I said, “Yes!” to remodeling my relationships with God, myself, and others. Remodeling and tearing down walls is the fastest way to open up and let the light into any relationship. But, before you start remodeling your relationships, there’s some important things to know. Demolishing the walls that divide…

Motherhood matters, life verses motivate. Are you struggling, wondering if what you do really matters? Parenting is hard work. Without a doubt, at every stage of mothering, we need some extra motivation. Staying motivated is the difference between giving up and making it to the next nap without an all-out meltdown, yours or the kid’s.…

Are you feeling a little left out, standing on the outside longing to be in? Wanting to be invited, desperately seeking the security of belonging somewhere? It’s natural to want to be included, to want what we don’t have. We’re inundated with messages that leave us feeling out  – outdated, outnumbered, and often outranked. Surprisingly,…

Time Some days, I need a DO-OVER DAY. I need a second chance to get it right with God. I often get to the end of my day only to find myself asking, “Where did the time go?” While well-intentioned, I’ve somehow missed out on time spent with God. I let my schedule rule and…

Walking in our full God-given destiny requires us to be risk-takers and claim-stakers! Has God put a dream on your heart or a vision in your mind that feels too big? Are you longing to find your purpose and walk in your destiny? Though stepping out is scary, we’re promised the risk will be worth…

What to do when you are a little confusedA bowl full of marbled, spotted, colorful Easter eggs with hints of sapphire, lilac, and a mossy green reminded me of how God looks at our hearts. He sees each one perfectly. While we might get confused or misled, He doesn't. He knows exactly what's inside. As we strive to look like everyone else, we may become unrecognizable to ourselves. But, like those eggs, we’re all unique. Only the Lord knows! He searches the heart. He knows us more intimately than we know ourselves.