It’s too Tough. Was my  thought as I approached my nemesis: the gate. It may seem silly or possibly sad that I have such a strong dislike for gates.But here is why. I am not farm strong. Simple tasks farmers do every day with ease I am beyond challenged by. Even attempting to tackle this awkwardly…

Anyone up for a change today? If so, Grab your Bibles or read here: Joshua 1 After Moses’ death, God called Joshua to lead the Israelite’s into the land God promised them. Let’s take a minute to process this. Moses. Kind of a big deal, right? He dies. What do you imagine is happening throughout the…

These three. Like a bunch of pigs just rolling around in the mud! So many giggles. So much mud!  Now, you may look at this picture and laugh. Possibly even wonder why I wasn’t joining in the fun! But there’s more to the story than meets the eye! And here is why. I battle anxiety.…

We recently inherited a beautiful new member to our family. Maggie, an eight-year-old silver lab, also expecting puppies! We (the kids and myself) were overjoyed for this wonderful addition. My husband, however, knew there would be plenty of added work, but bless his heart, he gave us his blessing. The very first night, she wandered…

My mind goes what feels like a million miles a minute with little to no rest. It’s exhausting. I’m depleted. It’s overwhelming. I’m discouraged. And thus begins my day. I used to avoid acknowledging this was how my mind worked because it made me feel weak and worthless (and albeit a little crazy). So I…

When you go shopping for something new, you look for the most scratches, stains and blemishes, right?  No!  You try to find the newest, most appealing, and of course, best deal!  No one ever wants to buy something that is already broken.  Confession:  I am broken.  I’ve been broken for a long time. I avoided…

Listen to Podcast Here Everyone loves vacation! Visiting a new place, making lasting memories and experiencing unique opportunities – who wouldn’t love that? But I tell you what, getting to your destination can be one of the biggest hurdles. Especially when you know where you’re going and the anticipation is killing you! However, the moment…

Do you ever you find yourself eager to succeed but the ingenuity is missing? My youngest is 4 years younger than my oldest, but she still desires to do whatever he does! Her confidence is commendable but her ability is lacking. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve aspired to do more than I’m…

Are you getting bored with your normal cardio routines of running, jogging or walking? Do you enjoy dancing? Is music a crucial part of your fitness experience? Are you ready to turn up the heat? If so, I have just the thing for you! Zumba = Best Cardio Ever. Okay so that is my opinion!…

Many think you need to physically enter a gym to get a good workout – false! Exercise can be done anywhere and anytime! Sometimes it is fun to spice it up a bit! Along with fun new ways to spice up your physical fitness, it’s a smart idea to incorporate healthy new tricks too! It’s…