My husband David and I bought an RV to live in full-time a month ago. Here’s how we made the decision. After we got engaged in December of 2018, we started talking about where we were going to live once we were married. We bounced around every option – apartment, house, camper? And decided an…
Identity Crisis, Pt. 1: The Dilemma and the Definition
I remember searching for some way to define myself as a teenager. “Sister, daughter, friend,” I would journal. I scoured Google for a perfect career, entertaining the potential of being a journalist, flight attendant, counselor, or nurse. It’s normal, this searching, this looking for meaning and purpose. The attempt to fit into different titles, or…
What I Learned About the Gospel While Being in an MLM
A few years ago, my husband and I decided that if I wanted to join an MLM, it was worth a try. There are several MLM (multi-level marketing, also called direct sales) companies out there because it’s a popular marketing strategy, and the freedom it gives families who succeed within it is inspiring, so why…
How to Trust the Holy Spirit
If I had to go back in time and tell my 14 year old self one piece of advice, it would be this: trust the Holy Spirit. But what does that look like? What does it mean to trust the Holy Spirit? I will make no claim to be an expert, but this is what…
Three Reminders if You Struggle with the Fear of Man
I discovered blogging in 2010 when I was a teenager, and as the girl who carried a book everywhere and scratched story ideas on napkins in restaurants, I couldn’t imagine a better hobby. So I spent the years since then learning about blogging, SEO, and design. When I doubted I could ever write anything worth…
Today is Launch Day!
I have been building this blog for months, and I still can’t believe I’m typing this for a real blog post on a real website. Like anything, I expect my blogging skills to improve over time. I really appreciate your patience and encouragement as I experiment and learn here, both from the success and the…