I've been thinking lately about how God closes doors on us sometimes. In fact, there's a story in Acts about Paul and Silas about that very idea. After driving a demon out of a young girl, Paul and Silas were thrown into prison - the very definition of closed and locked doors. Not only were … Continue reading When the Door Closes
I've been blessed with wonderful sisters who are gifted writers. Today my sister Anna, shares some of her struggles and some encouragement for you! Note: This post originally published on thedarlinggirls.wordpress.com Written by Anna Schaefer "I don't know about you, but I have it all figured out. I know what motherhood should look like. I … Continue reading The Mom Tool You’re Missing
I pray. Daily. Sometimes I pray for my husband, sometimes I pray for my kids. I'll pray for my family, friends, and country. I pray for safety, health, and protection for everyone I know and love. But you know what? I probably pray for myself more than anything. I pray for strength and courage. I … Continue reading What Happens When you Pray
I have reached the point in my pregnancy where I'm done. Try as I might to keep some perspective and be grateful, I'm simply uncomfortable and in pain. Little pleasures like eating and sleeping are no longer enjoyable. Pregnancy. Is. Hard. I worry that sharing this won't be well-received. Because I realized that there are … Continue reading How to Keep Going When it’s Hard
I just checked my July miles. I like to keep track of my miles just to observe data and monitor my progress. Plus, I get a kick out of slowly seeing my improvement over time. For the month of July, I have successfully run 17 miles. That's right, SEVENTEEN. Just a couple months ago, I … Continue reading What No One Tells You About Gratitude
It's typical morning. We are running around, trying to get everyone out the door for school. Kids, (in mismatched clothes) are scrambling for shoes, fighting over which ones to wear. Baby Girl's crying and throwing a fit because she had to get her teeth brushed. Breakfast dishes are gathered around the sink, bits of food … Continue reading Commit Your Way
A week ago, I sat in my daughter's room, rocking her slowly, enjoying the precious snuggles and the smell of her soft hair as the wisps tickled my nose. I was tired, having just raced a half marathon that morning, and my body was aching and fatigued. The race hadn't gone well, and I was … Continue reading The Secret to Being Content
Not too long ago, I use to start every early morning the same way: I would pour a hot cup of coffee with a heavy dollop of half and half, curl up on "my" side of the couch in my dark living room, and read a short devotion by the dim light of a table … Continue reading 5 Ways to Fit Scripture in Your Life
Last week for Valentine's Day, my second child needed to decorate a mailbox and bring it to school for all of his valentines. No problem, I thought, he and I can have a blast decorating a little shoe box for him to take. The night before it needed to be at school, I found a … Continue reading 5 Things that Happen When You Compare
This past Saturday I had made plans with a running buddy to get up early and get a long run in. My husband had meetings all morning and I knew there was no other way to make it work. I've started marathon training, and I want to build a good solid base to really conquer … Continue reading Run to Get the Prize: Marathon Training Week 1
