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October 28, 2015

Finding Joy in Everyday

Everyone’s writing process is unique. Some swear by writing daily while others only when the inspiration hits. All I know is that when I am not writing I feel incomplete. Writing is my way to make sense of the world and to hopefully make sense to the world. Often in conversation I feel misunderstood. Writing […]


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Published on October 28, 2015 05:00

October 26, 2015

Why I’m thankful for my military community

When I’m feeling the weight of the military lifestyle I make a list of all the things in life that I am grateful for. By acknowledging all the good things it will relativize all the bad things, or at least that’s what I tell myself. My list includes people like my husband and family, my […]


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October 23, 2015

Ella Mae the Courageous Cheerleader by Stephanie Cameron

Stephanie Cameron sent me a copy of her book Ella Mae in exchange for an honest review. Honestly, I haven’t had a lot of opportunity to read this book. My kids wont give it up today. I snapped this picture in the car outside the mailbox and seconds latter my 6 year old was begging […]


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October 21, 2015

Finding Joy in Everyday

Let’s talk linkups this week. What makes a good linkup? What are some of the features in other linkups that make you come back week after week? There are many ways you can utilize the #JoyHopeLive linkup and make it worthwhile for everyone. Tweet out your link with a short description and hashtag #JoyHopeLive. Use tweetdeck.twitter.com […]


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October 20, 2015

Today is the day! Book Launch for Finding Joy

Today is the day. The book launch for Finding Joy: The Year Apart That Made Me a Better Wife. If you would like to help spread the word about ‪#‎FindingJoy‬ here are a few ways you can do so. Enter the contest going on right now to win a free autographed copy and share with your friends. Entry-Form If […]


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October 16, 2015

Finding Joy AUTOGRAPHED COPY Book Giveaway

Marriages come in all shapes and sizes. Our world is shrinking and at the same time creating new challenges for our relationships. In Finding Joy I share my family’s story of deployments and St. Jude trips to Memphis and how it created an environment where we were apart more then together. But medical challenges and […]


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October 14, 2015

Finding Joy in Everyday

This week has been full of excitement and preparations. Next week is a big week for us. I’ve been working on our first ever Reformation Fair at Church and preparing for my book launch. If you’re in El Paso I would love for you to stop by and celebrate with my friends and family on […]


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October 13, 2015

Dear Church – Why Social Media Matters

What’s remarkable to me in Mathew 4:18-19, besides the fact that the God of the universe is talking to mere fisherman, is the fact that he is speaking to them in terms they understand. He is speaking to them as fishermen. He is calling them to him using their language. There seems to be a divide in […]


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October 12, 2015

Reformation Fair

October is such a fun month full of pumpkins, fright, corn mazes, harvest festivals, and haunted houses. A fact about October that isn’t as well known is that it is also a wonderful time of year to honor and acknowledge are past. Reformation Sunday falls on October 25th and is often missed in favor of […]


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October 7, 2015

Finding Joy in Everyday

This week so far has been all about our neighbors (online and off), relationships being the key to business, and some practical steps to work through your passions to bless the world around you. I know you’re here to share with us how you are finding joy in your everyday. This week I’m sharing a […]


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