Even though you try to hide it, I can see your struggle. You’re playing a part to the best of your ability, but doubt and overwhelm remains. Being a good Christian wife means mastering a long list. But, you can never quite do everything on the list and instead you wonder if you’ve done enough? … Read more
The idea of becoming who you’re meant to be and doing your best is exciting and invigorating, but let’s be real—it’s also unnerving. When you believe God created you for something great, the idea of not doing it well is terrifying. Disappointing people is awful, but disappointing God is unimaginable. Before you decide to stop … Read more
As the massage therapist turned and twisted my neck, asking me questions about pain levels and range of motion, he made a casual comment. “If we do our best work on the wrong muscles, it doesn’t fix anything.” I almost broke into tears right there on the table. (which would have been more awkward than … Read more
Want to know what the “you’re not enough” lie feels like? In an act of momentary insanity, I took to Instagram and shared about the book proposal I’m currently writing and tagged several writers I admire. Instantaneously, a wave of insecurity hit me and I wanted to delete the post. Who am I to write … Read more
I’m not sure what scares me more—what I’m about to admit or how you might respond. Even though I believe in my dreams, what other people think bothers me still. Trying to describe how it feels to be a working mama is hard and people have strong opinions. You’ve probably encountered some along the way … Read more
Let’s start by making it clear—I’m not a runner. Unless I’m being chased by something deadly or the world’s best dessert is ahead, I’m not running far or fast. This is not a post about that type of race. This is a post about the race of life and the importance of choosing the right … Read more
Maybe you’re having a day like mine—you got up early but you’re still behind. Exercising didn’t go well. You ran out of the house in such a hurry that lunch didn’t get packed. (In fact, you wishfully threw some breakfast food in your bag because there wasn’t time for that either.) And, you’ve been chasing … Read more
It’s a typical day. You’ve packed lunches, folded mountains of laundry, managed the kid taxi like a champ, and wrangled all the little people into bed. Now, you’re tired and maybe a little discontent. Sure, you got a lot of stuff done today, but it didn’t feel particularly special. You don’t realize it, but those … Read more
Motherhood is hard, and many days it’s thankless too. I know you’ve been struggling with the idea of what you’re supposed to do with your life. Maybe you should work, especially since the kiddos are in school, but they still need you. It’s even worse when you admit how much you enjoy working. Wanting to … Read more
Have you ever thought about how you spend your time each day? Not so much a list, but more like categories. As mamas, we have lots of categories—kids, marriage, home, work, church, you name it. And somehow, we juggle all of that, every day. Whether you realize it or not, what you do means so … Read more
![For the regular days...
Yesterday, we celebrated the mamas. But I have some hesitance about the day on behalf of those for whom the day is hard. For those who will face disappointment, longing, or loneliness.
Here's to regular days, the ones that come right after the "important" days, the days we might feel overlooked or unappreciated.
Here's to Monday mornings when you get up with the sun and get to work, whatever that looks like for you.
Here's to having hard conversations and making hard decisions.
Here's to doing what needs done, whatever that means and wherever it takes you.
Here's to doing what you're meant to do.
[Caroline is traveling with me this week in Guatemala. She's my assistant on this trip.]](https://scontent-ord5-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-15/280158713_1358881094613296_3621727649573332245_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=duBTgZ_t7EYAX-t81l9&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=AM6HXa8EAAAA&oh=00_AfB0DJU-rZtZ4AiySx_1Z9ZTE9R3FMu7VuAocA5xigGIcw&oe=6493C8EA "What You Do Means Much More")
