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5 Small Ways to Connect with Your Spouse When Life Feels Busy

Encouragement· For the Wife

6 Oct

With the craziness of the year (I think it’s safe to say we will all remember what happened in 2020) and the busyness of our season of life with kids both in school and at home, it has felt harder than ever to connect with my husband throughout the day. I desire it and I … Read More about 5 Small Ways to Connect with Your Spouse When Life Feels Busy

Spiritual Seeds Planner + Giveaway!

Life· Life· Resources

28 Sep

Who loves planners?! I love a planner where I can write out my family’s schedule and my to-do lists. I love even more when I can find a planner that not only works great for me, but also looks beautiful. The cherry on top is that this beautiful planner has faith-filled truths throughout. The Spiritual … Read More about Spiritual Seeds Planner + Giveaway!

It Is Not About Me (or you!)

Encouragement· Everyday Life· Truth

22 Sep

This life is not about me. Repeat that 5 times over. It’s an important reminder and one that we are not used to hearing these days. I remember my parents telling me this often as I was growing up and I feel like we’ve gotten away from this mindset. We now like to sit in … Read More about It Is Not About Me (or you!)

Let Me See Them As You See Them, Lord.

Encouragement· For the Mama

19 Sep

I hate to admit that I sometimes see my kids as an inconvenience. It’s not that my desire is to see them that way; it’s the exact opposite. It’s not even that I’m intentionally thinking that way. As moms, I don’t think we’d ever admit that, but I know that it comes out in how … Read More about Let Me See Them As You See Them, Lord.

The Lord will Fight for You

Encouragement· Everyday Life· Truth

9 Sep

As I am reading through Exodus, I find myself frustrated with the Israelites’ constant complaining. If I could talk to them, I would want to say: Come on people, God freed you from slavery. He led you out of Egypt and he protected you from all kinds of terrifying and life threatening plagues. He led … Read More about The Lord will Fight for You

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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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