I've been thinking a lot about "yielding" this week, because I flipped open to a scripture that talked about the joy that comes with yielding our hearts to God.

In driving, we yield in certain situations to allow another vehicle the right of way. We slow down or even stop while they have their turn. ...

I watched an Instagram reel tonight of a woman expressing some very strong opinions about text messaging. She questioned why she feels guilty and apologizes for not texting back right away, when she never gave consent to be available at all hours of the day.

Her question made me think... "Huh. What e...

Sunday, July 13, marked 15 years since I first started my business. I had been working in a position that I had outgrown, and I was so afraid to be a "quitter." 

My dad played a big role in helping me finally take the leap. He had heard me talk about this big decision, and he knew what I really wante...

We had a few very hot days this week at the Ironroad house. The downstairs A/C unit stopped working, and the outside temperatures were in the upper 90's. Not a happy time.

I knew we needed to call the repair company, but I dreaded the news we'd receive after the diagnostic. In my mind, we were lookin...

I've written about baby steps before... how they're meant to be small and wobbly, and that's a beautiful thing. But today I have some different kind of steps on my mind, which are just beyond the baby ones. For this post, I'm thinking about toddler steps.

This topic was inspired by an adorable little...

If you've been following along, you'll know that I spent the last few days in Utah with family for my brother's wedding -- which was the best time. I love family. 

On the way out there, I was texting Chris from my seat on the plane. We were about to take off, and I told him, "Going into Airplane Mode...

I shared in yesterday's post that I went and spoke at a camp for teenage girls in my church this week (remember? Before coming home to a chewed-up shoe? I'm not still bitter...).

It was a powerful experience that I feel I want to share.

I was invited to speak about Divine Identity, and they gave me m...

I recently started taking voice lessons, because I got tired of feeling like I was holding back when I sang. I felt like there was so much more I could do, but didn't know how to break out of where I was. 

In my first lesson, my coach (who is amazing, by the way) taught me 2 things that have helped h...

Our teenage girls are off to youth girls camp today, and spent a good part of the day yesterday getting packed. The list was quite extensive, ranging from the normal clothing and toiletries to a mess kit and work gloves. It told a story of what the experience might be, and it sounds like they have l...

Have you ever found leftover broccoli in your fridge that has been there a bit too long? 

You don't even have to open the container to know that it's beyond the point of no return.

Can you imagine wearing a mustache made of that stinky stuff all the time? 

That's like what cynicism does to us. 

Cynicism...

I’ve heard people talk about blind faith, but I haven’t heard anything about blind doubt. I want to talk about it.

Blind faith says, "I will believe, without any evidence, facts, or analysis." 

Blind doubt says, "I refuse to believe, regardless of any supporting evidence, facts, or analysis."

Neithe...

Yesterday concluded our mother/daughter NYC trip, and goodness did we have a great time. Our feet were like limp noodles; our bellies full of bagels, pizza, and cheesecake; our brains were on overdrive from all of the lights, sounds, and smells of the city... and we couldn't be happier. 

As we waited...