My Story
Do you remember meeting Cynthia Yanof on episode 207? She spoke on Cultivating Character in Our Children and she is a fantastic teacher! She also hosts her own MESSmerized podcast where I remember listening to her interview her pastor, Libin Abraham. He shared an idea that stuck with me...
My Own Top Ten Savvy Sauce Episodes That Never Made the Top Ten
On August 19th, 2007, I began following Jesus. From that day forward, documenting life in a commonplace journal enriched my life. In this journal I jot down favorite Scriptures and passages from books or conversations I don’t want to forget. I also include answered prayers, stories that build my faith, and random thoughts I am able to process better when I put pencil to paper.
Questions as Catalysts for Transformation
I don’t have much to say today, but I do have some questions I want to share with you! I love sharing questions because I believe they can be the catalyst for transformation.
Mark asked me a question that changed our life: Will you marry me?
Storytelling September
Have you ever noticed how Jesus has a pattern of telling stories and asking questions? He is a masterful teacher!
Our daughters frequently ask, “Will you tell me a story?” This picture captures where we sit to share many stories together.
Wise and Practical Marriage Tips
Mark and I recently hosted a couple from church who we admire. Over cookies and ice cream, conversation floated from marriage to leadership principles. The husband works for a Fortune 50 company and oversees leadership development, so we had many follow-up questions to ask him.
Most Helpful Gender Difference to Understand
In ninth grade, I remember listing a full page of topics to research for my term paper. This exercise revealed I was interested in psychology as most of my topics were linked to human relations. I landed on birth order, which began a journey of delighting in the study of mind, behavior, and interpersonal relationships.
Need Summer Reading Ideas?!
I came up with my top 10 books from the past 10 years (excluding parenting books, which I highlighted in My 10 Favorite Parenting Books). This also excludes all my recommendations for books related to sexual intimacy, which I will share in a separate post in the future!
Four Best Financial Tips I’ve Received
My amazing husband and I have lived in seasons of plenty and seasons of want. Both experiences make us grateful for truth from thousands of years ago which has proven to be applicable in our daily lives over two millennia later. In each season, this truth helped us discover joy, peace, and contentment. (See Philippians 4:12-13 NIV)
Family Sleepovers: What, Why, and How?!
It is exhilarating to recognize that we have the Holy Spirit indwelling us as believers. Without exception, He is readily available and accessible to us because His home is within us. I treasure the moments spent reading my Bible before our home wakes up and activity begins buzzing for the next 12+ hours. Can you relate?