The global turn of events this year have left us in unprecedented times and uncharted waters on multiple fronts. Beyond navigating and digesting massive amounts of information, misinformation, heated opinions, fear and emotion driven news cycles, and 24/7 access to all of the above, we have our own individual lives, loved ones, and responsibilities to nurture and steward. To say it can become a heavy load is an understatement. I have been extremely thankful for being able to process with a therapist through most of this time, and highly recommend it for overall well being, even if it’s preventive care. As a church going person this year has been particularly…
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Our Family is Growing!
If you haven’t seen it on social media yet, we have some big news! We are expecting baby number 3 at the end of September/beginning of October 2019! We are so excited!! You may remember we addressed this question in an older Q+A post, and even then we were still unsure. I figured I would share what changed and how we decided to go for having a 3rd baby. Having a third baby was always something I thought I wanted, but also wasn’t sure if I could handle it! Our two kids have big personalities in different ways, and I also wanted to think about what was best for them.…
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The Nicky Pearson Of The Bible
It’s the last day of January and WOW it has felt like the never ending month. One of my goals for the new year was having daily time with God, and I am happy to say I have been thoroughly enjoying my early morning time to read the bible, pray and just be in God’s presence before my day begins. So, I am going to close out this month by sharing a relatable passage of scripture that has been wrecking me for a couple of weeks. I actually just shared it with my husband earlier today. I have been reading about King David in 1 & 2 Samuel for at…
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2019: New Year, New Goals
Happy New Year, friends! I don’t always do this, but this year I decided to pray about what the theme of 2019 would be, and what word God would have me focus on as the year begins. The word I kept seeing over and over again in my mind, and literally in random places everywhere is the word “new”. A friend of mine sent me this scripture and it has been life to me like never before: “Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in…
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God Isn’t Generic (pt. II)
If you read part 1 of this topic, “God Isn’t Generic”, you may remember I left off at a point in our story where we were praying for Jackson’s arm to be miraculously healed to prevent a 3rd and 4th surgery. (You can clink the link to catch up and read part 1 above!) I had mentioned that God began highlighting James 1 where he talks about counting it all joy when you encounter various trials, and I had asked Him, “You don’t have joy that Jackson’s arm is broken God, so what exactly is it that I am supposed to be taking joy in?…What am I supposed to be…
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God Isn’t Generic (pt. I)
To start off with the idea that God isn’t generic, I want to throw out some definitions. Anyone else a fan of definitions? GENERIC: not specific; lacking imagination or individuality; predictable or unoriginal. Conversely: SPECIFIC: clearly defined or identified; precise and clear in making statements or issuing instructions. “when ordering goods be specific”; a medicine or remedy effective in treating a particular disease or part of the body; a precise detail. “he worked through the specifics of the contract.” In scripture we read that God is the same, yesterday, today, and forever, and that is true. His character, His nature, His goodness and His victory can be depended upon 100%…
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In The Waiting
All of us are waiting for something on some scale. Maybe it’s something tangible with a defined timeline like graduating college, or closing on your house, giving birth to your baby, etc. Or, maybe it’s something more intangible and undefined like overcoming anxiety, stepping into a dream of your heart that seems to be delayed, waiting to find your spouse or for that proposal. Waiting is part of being human, and it’s not always easy or fun, but it is something God uses to grow us and prepare us for the coming season. Here is some good news: if you find yourself waiting, you can rest assured you’re in good…
