Webster's Unabridged Dictionary defines wisdom as "knowledge, and the capacity to make due use of it."…

As I stood amidst a sea of runners packed in the starting corral like sardines, my nerves were getting the better of me. All those months of training lead up to this moment - my first attempt at running a half marathon…

I was extremely anti-vegetable growing up. Despite everyone telling me how good they were for me, I rejected them at every turn. I went so long before giving them a second chance. Now, I am a vegetable lover, and cannot imagine meals without them…

One thought ran through my mind as I walked my oldest daughter through the college fair. No, it had nothing to do with how quickly she was growing up or devising a plan to bypass the out-of-state university booths ensuring she stays closer to home…

Rest always feels like a place that lies just beyond our reach. We think that as soon as we get things under our control, we will experience those precious moments of rest…

A few years ago, My One Word was steadfast. I chose it in hopes of finding deep-rooted stability in Christ alone. Our culture is constantly pulling us in all different directions, and my desires tug at me even more, but I wanted to stand firm in an ever-changing world and know that my life gets built on the foundation of Christ…

As a parent, watching your kids grow up is difficult for a host of reasons: dealing with adolescence, giving up control, and the realization that in the near distant future, they will no longer be living under your roof…

As a huge sports fan, there is nothing better than arguing with friends (and sometimes strangers) about random sports topics…

I think coming near to God is simpler than we think. I don't say it's easier because I don't think it is easy to approach the one true living God that we get the privilege to come near, but I do think it is simple…

Even though I've worn glasses for most of my life, I still remember the day I put on my first pair. I couldn't make out the words on the chalkboard from my seat in the back of Mr. Holt's second-grade classroom…

“If you could ask God for one thing, what would it be?”

As a mom, I often feel like a broken record. I explain things to our kids repeatedly, hoping that they will put my words into practice…

To reflect God's heart, we have to know God's heart. We must allow the truth of scripture to define our actions, words, and lives, yet at the same time understand that just like a seed, our maturity and growth takes time to develop…

Meg, our mini-golden doodle, is my best buddy, except at night when I have to take her out to go potty. Her black curly hair tends to blend into the surroundings. Being a bundle of energy, Megan bolts from one side of the yard to the next…

In our house, we’ve operated on the belief that man's greatest fear is the unknown. This understanding has been at the core of our parenting, often with entertaining results…

I work for a home design company where we walk through homes in different stages of construction. A good percentage of our clients are new construction…

Some words of wisdom for parents of toddlers: always be suspicious of silence. Believe it or not, kids can, in fact, be too quiet. Unfortunately, I learned this lesson the hard way when my daughters were younger…

As a people pleaser, there was a season where the approval of others sat on the throne of my heart. I spent time, energy, effort, and restless nights trying to get everyone to like me…

A few years ago, my husband and I moved into a bit of a fixer-upper. We knew there were projects, and we eagerly accepted those…

When I was younger, my mom would routinely tell me, 'Sarah, always remember to treat others the way you want to be treated.' I think it's important to note here; I am one of nine kids…