Earlier this year I was introduced to a friend who has become a powerful teacher in my life. He’s mastered the art of never experiencing shame or guilt and his genuine love of himself is contagious and desirable. Being in his presence every time he visited with me and Skyler, left me reflecting on how … Continue reading The Transforming Power of Self-Love

The following blog post was written by my hubby, but I felt impressed to share it on here since it has been very influential in helping me change a few habits and also because he doesn't keep up on his blog anymore. It's too good to go to waste: My subject is derived from an … Continue reading Are you an Eagle or a Hog?

Today is my 28th birthday, which means the commencement of my newly focused year: a year of contentment. Already I have come across so many incredible concepts building my understanding and growth on this character trait, and I’m excited at the thought of all I will uncover and learn through the next 12 months. As … Continue reading Capturing the Light

As my 28th year of life rounds the corner, I have found myself in a lot of deep introspection and contemplation. What have I learned this past year? How have I grown? Did I make the most of it? Did I learn and experience all that I wanted to? Did I pass the life lessons … Continue reading The Gift of Contentment

A few years ago I felt compelled to study deeper into the topic of meditation. This was something I had taught about and helped others with, but had been pretty lazy in my own personal application. I was aware of the physical benefits that meditation had on the nervous system of the body, but it … Continue reading To Be With God

One of my greatest personality strengths is that I am a huge planner. I know how to get things done and I’m always organizing and scheduling things months in advance. Though this is a great strength in many situations, our biggest strengths are also our greatest weaknesses. Because I like to plan, I am always … Continue reading Pursuing Patience

“The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, uninhabited island. He prayed feverishly for God to rescue him, and every day he scanned the horizon for help, but none seemed forthcoming. Exhausted, alone, and discouraged he eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to protect him from the … Continue reading Becoming Perfected Through Trials

Brightly beams our Father’s mercy From His lighthouse evermore, But to us He gives the keeping Of the lights along the shore. Dark the night of sin has settled; Loud the angry billows roar Eager eyes are watching, longing, For the lights along the shore. Trim your feeble lamp, my brother; Some poor sailor, tempest-tossed, … Continue reading Let the Lower Lights Keep Burning

Today, as I left my corporate office for the last time, I gave gratitude to God for sending me there and for giving me so many incredible experiences and opportunities to serve while working there. I patted my baby bump and teasingly said out loud, "Well Autumn, you can come anytime because I'm all done … Continue reading Journeying Closer to Motherhood