This might surprise you, but God told me to take a break from church. Granted, it wasn’t as clear as that. There was no voice thundering, “Katie, I want you to take a break from church.” Sometimes I wish God’s directions would come that way, but they usually don’t. In this instance, they came through…
Let me share my perfect day with you. I wake up feeling rested after a full night’s sleep. I saunter into the kitchen to find a pot of hot coffee waiting for me. I share a meaningful conversation with my husband about something other than the day’s schedule. I spend time reading the Bible, journaling,…
As a mom, wife, and stateside missionary, I spend most of my time taking care of others. This is great most of the time, except when I forget to care for myself. Caring for myself can be as easy as going to bed at a healthy time rather than staying up four hours later so…
I used to think self care was selfish. If I’m honest, it was because I was jealous. As a classic overly responsible, perfectionistic overachiever, the thing I most longed for was the ability to say no and find rest. And so, because I didn’t understand and couldn’t seem to manage my own self care, I…
Hawaii is a paradise. Stunning landscapes, pristine beaches where every sunset settles a thousand diamonds across the deep cobalt water. Close to shore the white foam waves crash out of turquoise pools onto beige sand. My husband Russ and I were the only two people on the beach each morning. We wanted a front row…
“Clutter isn’t just the stuff in your closet. It’s anything that gets between you and the life that you want to be living.” ~Peter Walsh I love organization. When my closet is ordered by style and function, I am smitten with it. When my pantry is stocked and sorted into a usable state, I want to…