Day 29: I Don’t HAVE to… Have the Next Best Thing

Day 29: I Don’t HAVE to… Have the Next Best Thing

My children are a marketer’s dream. They see a commercial for something that is “NEW” or “IMPROVED” or “BETTER THAN EVER” and they want it RIGHT. NOW. Obviously that pair of Stompeez would make their life SO much better,...
Day 28: I Don’t HAVE to… Fit In

Day 28: I Don’t HAVE to… Fit In

I thought this fitting in thing was something I would only worry about in school… Turns out I was wrong. And instead of having less worries about fitting in as I’ve gotten older, involvement in lots of communities has actually created more places I want to...
Day 27: I Don’t HAVE to… Live a Balanced Life

Day 27: I Don’t HAVE to… Live a Balanced Life

My sweet friend and mentor, Teri Lynne, calls it lopsided living. I love that term. It really isn’t about balance. It’s about determining what is important in the here and now and doing that well. You don’t HAVE to live a balanced life, friend. If...

My Awesome Kitchen Helper

This guy cracked 11 eggs in a row tonight without getting a single piece of shell in the bowl! We had a blast making brinner together! {And he was pretty proud of himself, as well!}

T25: The Challenge Begins!

This happened this morning. I didn’t die. 25 minutes of sweatiness, but still just 25 minutes!

Fresh Start

New journal + new workout challenge = fresh start tomorrow. It’s the little things…
Day 26: I Don’t HAVE to… Earn My Salvation

Day 26: I Don’t HAVE to… Earn My Salvation

My dear one, If there is anything currently in your schedule solely because you think it will make Jesus love you more or get you into heaven, please drop it now. Yes, God calls us to do things, and when He does, we must respond in obedience out of our love for Him....
Day 24: I Don’t HAVE to… Do Everything for My Children

Day 24: I Don’t HAVE to… Do Everything for My Children

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! Moms, we have a problem… A school administrator recently told...
Day 23: I Don’t HAVE to… Write a Book

Day 23: I Don’t HAVE to… Write a Book

Everybody is writing a book these days. An ebook, a handbook, a devotional, a novel, an inspirational best-seller… Everybody is writing a book these days…except me. If I’m being completely honest, I have allowed not having a book on the market to...