Have you ever been asked mid-workout while doing burpees, “How are you?” ⠀⠀ ”Ah, well I’m in the middle of doing burpees.” ⠀⠀ The first time it’s rough. The more burpees you do the easier they get, but it’s still a burpee. It’s meant to be hard. ⠀⠀ That’s how I feel about my life right now. I’m working out. It’s hard, it’s good & it’s a workout. ⠀⠀ Tough workouts make you stronger. Trials make you stronger. God wants us to be strong. He tells us to suit up in armor. ⠀⠀ We don’t need strength ... View the Post

In 2019 Mailee & I will head to Chicago for 2 weeks while Mai does a camp at The Second City. This means 2 weeks of city life, the Cubs, Eatily, walking for days & adventures.  What are you looking forward to in 2019?  “There are no mistakes only opportunities.” Fey LET’S GO!!! On parenting: I try to follow my kids passions. If they are passionate about it, I’m going to support them in any way I can. I try not to pressure my kids into what to be passionate ... View the Post

Community = Effort + Confidence + Contentment ⠀⠀ Creating community & that relationship rich life takes effort. Send that text. ⠀⠀ How many of us were chillin’ on our own this weekend? ⠀⠀ Scott & I were, then we got this text. ⠀⠀ We said, “Sure. Sounds great! See you in 9 minutes.” ⠀⠀ Last night we were invited into community. ⠀⠀ “We are spontaneous, so we shoot off texts to our friends to see if they can join us last minute. We usually get a lot of no’s.” ⠀⠀ Creating community ... View the Post

“How’s it going?” “How are you doing?” Those are questions I’m getting a lot lately. ⠀⠀ Here’s my answer: Ah, a little rough. ⠀⠀ My attachment- As much as I’d like to say I can be content anywhere, I have grown quite comfortable here. I’m struggling to let this place I creatively designed go. This house feels like the RING in Lord of the Rings to me. It makes me feel happy & safe & secure. I’m having a hard time prying it out of my hand. ⠀⠀ Awareness: I know I’ll be fine anywhere & ... View the Post

We can make our corner of the world beautiful, inviting & welcoming. ⠀⠀ This message from Jesus was always so encouraging, “Knock & the door will be answered.” ⠀⠀ Do you have a door you are dying to knock on? ⠀⠀ I do. I’m knocking on God’s door & it goes like this: ⠀⠀ “Hey, God I have a question for you. Why are we going through this? Is this your plan? Why? What’s next? Can you give me peace & let me see your face?” Knock. Knock. Knock. ⠀⠀ Sounds weird, but it’s true for me. ⠀⠀ ... View the Post

I got this! Doin’ it! ⠀⠀ We were headed to the DMV to get Mailee’s license and my brother called me. He said, “Don’t go to that DMV, go to this DMV. It’s new & the lines are shorter.” He sent me the address & we went where he told us. Great suggestion, we were in & out. ⠀⠀ When my brother tells me where to go & how to get there I do it! He’s the king of smart logistics. After years of experience, I don’t question him, I don’t take a poll in the car to see who agrees, I just go. ... View the Post