I have included affiliate links below. When you purchase through these links, I may receive a small commission. Thank you for supporting this site and our sponsorship of our Compassion child, Samson!

I just can’t wait for 2015 to get going, but 2014 was full of goodness as well and I just have to revisit the highlights before we move on! I know these recap posts are all over the internet and I’m joining the crowd! Here is my “2014 In Review!”

Family Highlights

• Deciding our post-residency future
• Summer trip to Kansas City
• Fall trip to Minneapolis {more on this in the new year – it deserves several posts!}

Running Highlights

• Half marathon PR – 1:58:43!
• Completing a difficult trail half with The Hubby
• Running with friends – relays, races, training
• The longest run I’ve ever done

Blogging/Writing/Speaking Highlights

• Speaking at Declare in Dallas
• Writing for ParentLife magazine {my first two articles came out in November + December!}
• Hanging out with the Tommy Nelson Mommies in Nashville
• Speaking at Refresh My Heart in Nebraska City
• Visiting AWANA headquarters in Illinois

Favorite Books

• Surprised by Motherhood by Lisa-Jo Baker
• Bread & Wine by Shauna Niequist
• Praying for Boys by Brooke McGlothlin
• Found by Micha Boyett
• The Best Yes by Lysa TerKeurst
• The River of Time series by Lisa T. Bergren
• Rhinestone Jesus by Kristen Welch

Favorite Music

• Run Wild. Live Free. Love Strong. by For King and Country
• 1989 by Taylor Swift
• Praise and Arrows {Songs Inspired by the “Lion of War” book series}

Most Popular Posts

• 6 Ways to Show Respect to Your Husband {Guest Post from Darlene Schacht}
• How I Approach Bible Study
• Parents: Please Do Your Research!
• Must-Have Tools for Creating Your Capsule Wardrobe
• Natural Room Sprays for Stinky Boys

Favorite Communities

• The MOB Society {for mothers of boys}
• She Reads Truth {my morning bible study reading}
• The Influence Network {for women looking to make their online life mean something}

Favorite Finds

• Revelation Wellness {favorite fitness community/workouts/apparel}
• Evy’s Tree {luxury hoodies}
• Mitscoots {socks with a #getgiveemploy mission}
• Better Life Bags {handmade bags}
• Colette Sol USA boots {fight human trafficking}

I feel like I could go on and on! 2014 was so full of blessings and I am celebrating them all! I’ll be sharing my goals, word, and verse of the year for 2015 over the next week, but for now…

I would love to have you share YOUR highlights of 2014 int he comments! Let’s dwell on the goodness + faithfulness of the Lord in 2014!