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I am so excited to chat about all the budget things in this post!

This is a topic I’ve never written about, which is crazy because it’s something I’m so passionate about and talk about all.the.time.

I thought it might be helpful to write everything down in one place, since I get questions on this topic every time I talk about it in my Instagram stories.

Even if this only helps one person, or one couple, it will be worth sharing this info!

Before we get going, let me just say that I understand if your blood pressure is rising just at the thought of talking about money. It can feel very overwhelming and cause you to bury your head in the sand, ignoring all the problems.

If you can pop your head out for just a few minutes, you might find that it’s easier to get started than you thought it might be. :)

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We read that God created the world in six days and rested on the seventh because He had “finished His work.”

At some point He decided it was enough. He was finished. (And shouldn’t we do the same?)

I often picture Adam and Eve in the garden, walking around with the Lord “in the cool of the day” talking about the day’s happenings.

Maybe Eve figured out how to make a taco and she was just giddy describing it to her husband and her God.

Or maybe Adam was going on and on about seeing two otters hold hands while they napped for the first time.

And this must have been His favorite time with them, too, hearing His creation find delight in what He had made.

The Lord set the tone for this weekly gift we’re still invited to receive - rest & holy attentiveness.

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Do you have a love/hate relationship with social media?

I GET IT. It can be overwhelming to keep up with at times.

I love the connections I've made (mostly on Instagram) and the real-life friendships that have come out of it, but it can feel overwhelming at the same time.

The good news is that you are not a slave to social media.

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16,205 visitors. 29,606 page views. 126 countries.

It’s my second #blogiversary and I can’t believe it!

Come on over to read about why I gave up weekly blogging and my photography business this year.

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Tomorrow marks one year of design.

It's hard to believe how much has happened in a year, considering the fact that I wasn't able to draw or see images in my mind until a few months ago.

Click "Read More" to read the whole story and to see my One Year Anniversary tee!

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Do right. Pursue justice. Defend the Oppressed.

These words from Isaiah 1 have been ringing in our ears since we heard them at a peaceful protest a few nights ago.

I have to preface this by saying I’m still shocked that the statement, “Black Lives Matter” is so controversial and polarizing. Seriously? Listen to it again and please hear my heart. Black. Lives. Matter.

I know many people just clicked off of this page. And that’s the sad reality, right?

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Well friends, it’s that time again. It’s time to step away and recharge. But this time, things are a little different.

I'm posting an atypical Tuesday night post to share an important (to me) announcement. The Father is calling me away from social media and blogging for a while.

There are just some icky things in my heart that need to be pruned and He's doing what He always does - disciplining in His time and with love.

Message me your number if you'd like to stay in touch over the next few months! Love y'all!

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I'm finally (almost, maybe?) ready to share the before and after photos of our recent home renovations! It was a long process and it's not something I'm planning to do again any time soon.

It's funny how updating your house actually makes your "House Dream List" only grow longer. The more we do, the more we want to do. The Father had a few things to say about what He's building INSIDE our home as I reflected on the last few months of renovations.

Be sure to read the whole post so you don't miss the deets about the FREE giveaway I'm doing over on Instagram right now! Yay!

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It’s that time of year again when I talk about how old I am and people older than me can yell obscenities at me cause I’m “not that old.” I know, I know. 

There are days when 36 feels old and days when I feel like I still have my whole life ahead of me. It’s hard not to think about how I’d planned for my life to go and what is actually playing out in front of me. 

On the blog tonight I'm reflecting on the story of Abraham and Sarah. On promises fulfilled - late, but at just the "right" time. Come on over!

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It's that time of year again when I procrastinate until the last few days of the year to work on our "recap" post because I spent too much time talking about how I "can't believe another year has come and gone..." Yes, like old people do. I'm one of them now.

This is our fourth year to write up a "year in review" post and it's one of the most painful posts to write (because it takes forrreeevvveeerrr), but it’s also one of my favorites. Even if no one else reads it, this is still something special for Bry and me to look back on year after year.

Merry Christmas, friends! It was just yesterday, so I have a few more days until it's considered weird to say that. Here’s to 2019!

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