Dear Young/New Pastor’s Wife, Welcome to ministry life! I want to start with this- it’s a joy, an absolute joy. Unfortunately, you may hear opposite comments in regard to your life as a pastor’s wife. I have. Such comments break my heart, because despite the hardships and unique challenges, ministry life is a privilege and… Continue reading Dear Young/New Pastor’s Wife

Nothing has grown my walk with Jesus more than becoming a student of his Word. As I've learned to study Scripture in context (reading whole books of the Bible at a time), the Lord has revealed to me areas where I had a misconception about what the Christian life should look like. One of these… Continue reading Womanhood Wednesday Wrap Up- Titus 2:1-5

I’ve become a mother 5 times over the past 9 years. Twice in a hospital room with newborn boys placed in my arms. Once in an orphanage with a shy toddler girl. And twice just by two pink lines, indicating lives I’d lose just a few weeks later to miscarriage. Even in the joy of… Continue reading Finding Christ’s Sufficiency in Motherhood- Mothering Without my Mom

One particular Sunday, I sat down fully dressed for church with a hot cup of coffee. My children were also ready for church on time, and we made it out the door with minimal chaos. It was quite the opposite of how the previous Sunday looked (or how most Sundays look, if I'm honest).  Most… Continue reading Applying the Gospel to Sunday Mornings: The Joy in Chaos

One year ago, Jack, Faith, and I landed in Charlotte. We were completely exhausted after over 24 hours of travel. Everything was brand new to Faith, so she mixed in nervousness with her exhaustion. By the time we landed, we spent 2 weeks with Faith in India. This time in-country was valuable to our bonding… Continue reading Adoption Update- One Year Home!

Today is our Family Day! It's officially been one year since Faith was placed in our arms, and we were finally a family of 5. As I reflect on this day, I'm in awe of how far Faith and our family has come. All glory to God! I wanted to take a moment today to… Continue reading Adoption Update- Family Day!

Over the years, I’ve written separate articles on the importance of studying our Bibles in front of our kids and how-to tips for that. Today, I’m combining those in hopes that it helps moms pursue Christ amidst the busyness of raising kids by providing both the why and the how-to. For years, I struggled to… Continue reading Seeking God Amidst Nerf Bullets & Juice Refills- The Why + the How

Hey, friends! Welcome to my little corner of the internet. It’s hard for me to believe where this writing thing started versus where it is now. My mom passed away in August 2012 from brain cancer, and this originally started as a space for me to write about what God taught me from that trial.… Continue reading Why I Write- From Bible literacy, to Adoption, Pastor’s Wife Life, & More

This was originally published on LifeWay Girls. In the mother-teen daughter relationship, my experience is only with the “daughter” side. I’m a mom, but my issues are currently stepping on legos and learning ABCs instead of proms, breakups, and social media. My turn will come, though, as my daughter is 4. During my teen years,… Continue reading Mom, She Won’t be 16 Forever

In 2013, my husband and I were blessed to buy the house I grew up in. Before us, my parents used this home to host my youth group, high school cheerleading squad, friends, and more. When Jack and I bought it, we wanted to continue using this it for God’s glory. Our life during the… Continue reading What Scratches on the Hardwoods Taught Me about Hospitality