Because the awesomest, craziest week in ministry and trying to bake 150 cream puffs in two hours actually have a lot in common. … More 10 Ways Vacation Bible School is Like The Great British Bake Off
Ever feel like you have too much stuff, you’re way too busy, and your soul is just plain tired? Me too. That’s why I’m so excited to introduce Soul Space Thursdays! Beginning next week, Thursdays will feature posts about how to pare down the clutter, step off the busyness train, and create space for your soul … More Introducing Soul Space Thursdays
What do you think of when you think about freedom? It’s the 4th of July and fireworks have been (illegally) popping in our neighborhood for days. Block parties abound. There’s a 5k race that a friend of mine are skipping in favor of using the $30 entry fee for pedicures. (We’ll run on our own, … More For Freedom * 10 Minute Devotional
Except, you know, harder. Everything is dirty all the time. Everything. All the time. 2. You’re involved in lots of physical challenges Excuse me, how do people get a 25-pound toddler into shoes he doesn’t want to wear?! 3. There are days you definitely want to vote people off the island If you tell me the dinner that I … More 10 Ways Being a Parent is like Being on Survivor
A decade ago, sitting at the head table in the prettiest dress I’ll ever wear, I was surprised at how seamlessly my wedding was going. After planning and preparing and hiring caterers and renting a banquet room and putting together our own flower arrangements (thanks to our wonderful crew of friends and family, who didn’t … More Don’t Miss Out * 10 Minute Devotional
I’m a podcast junkie. I probably need some sort of twelve-step program to wean myself off of them but I AM NOT READY SO MIND YOUR BUSINESS. Podcasts are the best, aren’t they? Smart, witty, funny people to help with the daily commute or the morning grumpies or the long workout or the evening unwind. … More 5 Podcasts Worth a Listen
First, an announcement… Thank you all for your generous feedback on the 10-Minute Devotionals! Due to their overwhelming popularity (really, I had no idea – I’m humbled and grateful!) they will continue. However, they will be moving to Tuesdays. Why are they moving to Tuesdays? Because… (drumroll, please!) Thursdays are going to feature a new … More A Towel Reminder * 10 Minute Devotional
So excited to introduce you to the lovely Cara Meredith today. I met Cara the day before she spoke for our MOPS group a few months ago, and from the moment we sat down to share pizza and stories I knew that we’d be friends. Not only is she a brilliant writer and an engaging speaker, … More 10 Tips for Surviving a Move * Cara Meredith Guest Post
Leave the kids unattended to take a 30-second shower and get out to find they’ve put your favorite earrings into the toilet. Wish I was kidding on this one.
Hello, dear reader-friends. I’ve been posting here since February of 2016 and loving it. [Don’t worry, I’m not stopping! This isn’t that kind of announcement.] Each week I write a funny Monday post, a Tuesday list, and a Thursday 10-Minute devotional. The Thursday devotional is the least-read by far. So I’m wondering… should I keep … More 10 Minute Devotionals… to Be Continued?
Courtney Ellis 