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12 minutes ago3 min read

Finding My Voice After Three Years of Silence

It has been 3 years since my last blog, and I feel nervous getting back into it. Life has CHANGED since I last wrote - I got married and I had my son. The biggest of those changes was definitely having my son. Stepping into motherhood was like stepping into a whole new world. As I try to describe it, the only thing I can liken it to is Lucy finding Narnia. Or maybe the Narnia reference is front and center because I have been reading the series. Anyway, I think you get my poin

May 31, 20235 min read

Chasing After the Heart of God

Lately, I have had a question in my mind that I wanted answered: How can I be a woman after the heart of God? I had read through the...

Mar 30, 20234 min read

Is My Relationship with Christ a Solo or Team Sport?

If you look at my page for long enough, you've figured out by now that I am a runner. I grew up running cross country and track. As much...

Nov 14, 20226 min read

The Good Shepherd: Who are You Following?

When I was growing up, I showed animals for 4-H. I showed sheep and cattle. It taught me a lot about responsibility and hard work. I...

May 1, 20225 min read

Soul Farming: You Reap What You Sow

Growing up and living in the Midwest, you are surrounded by agriculture. Whether it was livestock production or row-crop farming, it...

Nov 11, 20204 min read

NORMANDY, FRANCE: TWO DAYS IN GREAT-GRANDPA’S SHOES

Veteran’s Day is a special day for so many as we remember loved ones how fought so we can live freely. I am always reminded of my...

Apr 25, 20205 min read

10 Life Lessons I’ve Learned From Running

I’ve been running for almost 7 years now and no sport has ever taught me more about myself and about life. It has been so influential in...

Apr 22, 20204 min read

The Road of Redemption

Following the GPS can sometimes be a risk. Is it worth the risk?

Apr 12, 20203 min read

VICTORY!

Mar 25, 20202 min read

30 Days of Whole 30: At Dawn We Ride

Mar 5, 20204 min read

Finding Our Identity

How is our identity like the Starbucks 'Been There' mugs? Finding our identity is a life long pursuit that seems to escape us.

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