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Wholly Abiding

Just a Mom

Encouragement· For the Mama

14 Mar

This is something that I have struggled with from the beginning of my motherhood journey. I knew that the baby I was holding was one of the most precious gifts in my life, and someone to not take for granted. The gift of life is more than one can really grasp, and yet our culture … Read More about Just a Mom

You Can Count On God for Kids by Max Lucado

Resources

2 Mar

A huge priority in our family is devotional time! For us this happens at the end of our day, after the craziness of dinner, clean up and baths, you will find us sprawled out on our girls’ bedroom floor reading our daily devo. I love this time because I often think it’s just for my … Read More about You Can Count On God for Kids by Max Lucado

5 Ways to Increase Intimacy in Marriage

Encouragement· Everyday Life· For the Mama· For the Wife

21 Feb

My hubby and I are by no means marriage experts. We don’t have it all figured out, and we definitely don’t have a perfect marriage, but we’re constantly asking God for wisdom in our relationship. We’ve tried our best to be intentional in this season of parenting young kids when it comes to dating one … Read More about 5 Ways to Increase Intimacy in Marriage

Our Journey to Homeschooling

Encouragement· Everyday Life· For the Mama

27 Jan

I’m sure our journey looks like many others although no two are ever the same. When it comes to homeschooling, I would have been the first to say, “No, never. I could never be a teacher. I would never want my kids to be homeschooled.” And yet, here I am – Teaching our girls and … Read More about Our Journey to Homeschooling

5 Easy Ways to Beat the Winter Blues

Life· Life· Wellness

11 Jan

We’re post Christmas and only slightly into the new year and I’m already feeling in a bit of a lull. There are several months of cold weather ahead of us and as tempting as it is to cozy up and keep eating the comfort foods and just wait for spring to come upon us I … Read More about 5 Easy Ways to Beat the Winter Blues

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Hi, I’m Kristen!

I am a follower of Jesus, a wife to my sweet husband and mommy to three beautiful little girls. My desire is to grow closer to Christ each day as I point my children to Him. Life is not perfect and I am a work in progress as He continues to shape me and refine me. I hope this can be a place of encouragement for you!

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Celebrated 15 years (a bit early) in the Florida K
Celebrated 15 years (a bit early) in the Florida Keys ☀️🌴

Soaked in the sun and slowed down. Reflected on all God has done in our marriage and family and had FUN together. 
Marriage is a gift. It’s something to be celebrated and also not taken lightly. Intentionality, communication and so.much.prayer. 💛 God is so good! Praying for many more years with this man. Lord willing 🙏🏻


I’m noticing a cycle - when May rolls around I beg
I’m noticing a cycle - when May rolls around I begin to question. “Did we do enough? Could they have gotten more? Should we have done something different?” I’m thankful that I have a few years under my belt to have noticed this pattern. The lies from the enemy try to creep in, but we’re speaking against them this time!

Homeschool mom, you did it! Another year under your belt! There’s always more that could be done. It’s never going to feel 100% complete, but you learned with your kids, you fostered relationships, you put in the work and time. You struggled at times and you persevered and now it’s time to celebrate. 
Don’t believe the lies that they didn’t get enough. 
God’s got them. 
Surrender them to Him and trust Him to do the work. 
He called you to this and He will be faithful to complete the work. 
It’s a marathon, not a sprint. 
Rest.
Breathe in His goodness. 
Celebrate all that was accomplished this year!

#homeschool #homeschooling #homeschoolmom #homeschoollife #homeschoolfamily


Parenting isn’t meant to be simple, it is meant to
Parenting isn’t meant to be simple, it is meant to be sanctifying! 🙏🏻🤍 

#godlyparenting #parenting #christianparenting


We all put our faith in something - our money, hea
We all put our faith in something - our money, health, job, spouse, our pastor or an influencer, fill in the blank ______.
Any worldly thing we put our faith in will let us down. 

It is only our hope and faith in Jesus that will never let us down. His promises are forever. 

Jesus says time and time again in the Bible: “It is your faith that healed you” and “Your faith has saved you.” 

It is not our good works. It is not the religious rigamarole — it is our faith! Stop striving, instead seek Him.

Where is your faith? 

It’s a simple “yes” to Him. It doesn’t always come without doubts so we say, “Lord, I believe; Help my unbelief.” 
He is faithful to answer. 

What we put our faith in matters for eternity.
🤍🙏🏻

#womenoftheword #christianwomen #sistersinchrist #christian #christianblogger


Overwhelmed by God’s incredible goodness! He is SO
Overwhelmed by God’s incredible goodness! He is SO faithful to do the work and I’m humbled by His blessings in my life. What a sweet weekend in the Word and in community with beautiful women 🌿🌷 All the Glory to God! He’s SO worthy, friends!!


#Christianity #womenontheword #sistersinchrist #ch
#Christianity #womenontheword #sistersinchrist #christian #christianlife



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Celebrated 15 years (a bit early) in the Florida K Celebrated 15 years (a bit early) in the Florida Keys ☀️🌴

Soaked in the sun and slowed down. Reflected on all God has done in our marriage and family and had FUN together. 
Marriage is a gift. It’s something to be celebrated and also not taken lightly. Intentionality, communication and so.much.prayer. 💛 God is so good! Praying for many more years with this man. Lord willing 🙏🏻
I’m noticing a cycle - when May rolls around I beg I’m noticing a cycle - when May rolls around I begin to question. “Did we do enough? Could they have gotten more? Should we have done something different?” I’m thankful that I have a few years under my belt to have noticed this pattern. The lies from the enemy try to creep in, but we’re speaking against them this time!

Homeschool mom, you did it! Another year under your belt! There’s always more that could be done. It’s never going to feel 100% complete, but you learned with your kids, you fostered relationships, you put in the work and time. You struggled at times and you persevered and now it’s time to celebrate. 
Don’t believe the lies that they didn’t get enough. 
God’s got them. 
Surrender them to Him and trust Him to do the work. 
He called you to this and He will be faithful to complete the work. 
It’s a marathon, not a sprint. 
Rest.
Breathe in His goodness. 
Celebrate all that was accomplished this year!

#homeschool #homeschooling #homeschoolmom #homeschoollife #homeschoolfamily
Parenting isn’t meant to be simple, it is meant to Parenting isn’t meant to be simple, it is meant to be sanctifying! 🙏🏻🤍 

#godlyparenting #parenting #christianparenting
We all put our faith in something - our money, hea We all put our faith in something - our money, health, job, spouse, our pastor or an influencer, fill in the blank ______.
Any worldly thing we put our faith in will let us down. 

It is only our hope and faith in Jesus that will never let us down. His promises are forever. 

Jesus says time and time again in the Bible: “It is your faith that healed you” and “Your faith has saved you.” 

It is not our good works. It is not the religious rigamarole — it is our faith! Stop striving, instead seek Him.

Where is your faith? 

It’s a simple “yes” to Him. It doesn’t always come without doubts so we say, “Lord, I believe; Help my unbelief.” 
He is faithful to answer. 

What we put our faith in matters for eternity.
🤍🙏🏻

#womenoftheword #christianwomen #sistersinchrist #christian #christianblogger
Overwhelmed by God’s incredible goodness! He is SO Overwhelmed by God’s incredible goodness! He is SO faithful to do the work and I’m humbled by His blessings in my life. What a sweet weekend in the Word and in community with beautiful women 🌿🌷 All the Glory to God! He’s SO worthy, friends!!
#Christianity #womenontheword #sistersinchrist #ch #Christianity #womenontheword #sistersinchrist #christian #christianlife
A few things I’ve learned: There will always be g A few things I’ve learned:

There will always be gaps in your children’s education no matter how you choose to school them. 

You know your kids best and can direct them in their God given abilities and strengths.

Your love for your children will cause you to go to great lengths to make sure they have what they need.

Will it be perfect no matter what you choose? No.

This is not a call for every family to homeschool as I believe it is a conviction and each family chooses what is best for them. It was not in our plans and yet God has called us here for these years. Forever? Maybe not. But right now. And if you’ve had the nudge my encouragement to you is that YOU CAN! Will it be easy? No. But it will stretch you and grow you.

#homeschool #homeschooling #homeschoolmama #homeschoolmom #christianmom
Comfort can create forgetfulness of God’s faithful Comfort can create forgetfulness of God’s faithfulness.

Success can make us believe we can do things in our own strength.

Discomfort can cause us to go deeper.

#newyear #womenoftheword #faithblogger #christianmom #christianblogger

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