When You Feel Like a Nobody: Your Voice Matters

Yesterday I felt like a nobody. I can't pinpoint what it was exactly. Maybe it was people criticizing the company I interviewed with last week after having looked down on me so long for not having a "real" job. Maybe it was all the church leaders being recognized now that I'm not (for the first time in a long time) one of those leaders. Sometimes it's difficult to see everyone else getting recognition for doing the same things you never got recognition for.  Sometimes everybody else's success just makes you feel like a nobody.  Like being "just" a mom isn't important.  Like…

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24 Books to Read in 2016

As you may have figured out by now, I love to read.  I had a goal of reading 6 books last year, and instead I read 66.  This year, my goal is to read 24 books (2 books a month).  Here's what I'd like to read this year: Where is God When it Hurts? by Philip Yancey DNA of Relationships by Gary Smalley The Promise of Security by Beth Moore In Between by Jenny B. Jones The Promises of God by R.C. Sproul Reimagining Church by Frank Vida The Seeds of Beauty by Lakeysha-Marie Green Fun Loving You by Ted Cunningham Follow…

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January 2016 Monthly Menu (FREE Printable!)

Well, it's that time again!  January's monthly menu is here!  As always, if some of the recipes from this month's menu sound like something you'd like to try, just let me know and I'll send you the link.  And if you're lucky, I'll post a recipe or two from the menu to share with you. Enjoy!

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One Word 3.0

In the past few years, I've become a big fan of choosing one word to focus on as the theme to my life throughout the year.  While some choose only one word and scrap the resolutions, I am a supporter of both.  I think you can set goals for the year while choosing to live by one main word.  One focus.  One theme. There are lots of words to choose from. My first year, I was intentional. My second year (2015), my word was faith. There are unlimited choices.  (If you want to choose one for yourself, check out the OneWord365 page…

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The 2016 Bucket List

I know I already shared my goals with you.  But aside from goals and having a million other things to worry about, there are some thing that are...well, not really goals, but just on my bucket list on 2016.  I have no idea if I will accomplish them or not, but I hope to.  So here's what I'm looking forward to in 2016: Publish a book Run a color run with Rapunzel Create a valuable memory with the kids Provide 2 (or more!) opportunities for the family to serve others Send Rapunzel and Princess Anna to summer camp Take the…

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