What God Says When We Can’t Do It All


Faith

Do you feel like you should be able to do it all but keep finding out you can’t? God has something to say when we can’t do it all. Some days make it abundantly clear that I can’t do it all, leaving me on my knees praying to God for help. Chaos. Chaos describes this morning […]

June 1, 2018

DIY Pink Flamingo Birthday Party Decorations & Free Printable Templates


DIY, Joyful hosting

Sunshine girl asked for flamingo decorations for her birthday party this year. Our walls are scattered with a flock of flamingos and I’m going to share with you a free set of printable templates to make your own flock. FIVE. How can we be celebrating her fifth birthday already? A flamingo theme isn’t surprising, since sunshine […]

April 4, 2018

Claiming God’s Promises When Prayer Is Answered In A Different Way Than We Hoped


Faith

After praying for our son to be healed from life-threatening food allergies for 6 years, God answered our prayer in a different way than we hoped. Now what? Our Prayers Last Wednesday, our son had an allergic reaction to peanut butter. Peanut butter we gave him, knowing he may have a reaction. What? Let’s backup […]

November 9, 2017

Alone In A Crowded Room – Purposeful Steps When Struggling With Loneliness


Faith

Loneliness happens often when we’re surrounded by good people. These purposeful steps can help us in the mist of loneliness. For much of my adult life, I’ve struggled with loneliness. I’m surrounded by people – good people. But often I stand in a crowded room and feel unseen, and alone. I don’t have a fool-proof cure […]

October 6, 2017

Embracing The Moments (And Emotions) That Remind Us Our Children Are Growing Up


Family

Parenting is full of emotion fueled moments, when we realize our children are growing up and stepping a little further into the world. These moments remind us that we cannot control our kids or their experiences. Two weeks ago our four year old sunshine girl climbed the stairs of a school bus for the first […]

September 26, 2017