3 Reasons God Doesn’t Answer Every Prayer Why doesn’t God answer every prayer? 1. We pray for ease. Raise your hand if you’ve ever prayed for something without asking God what His will was first. My hands, feet, and elbows are raised high. There are a lot of things that would make my life easier…
Have you ever wondered, “Does God want us to be down-to-earth?” That is a very specific thought and a weird internal thought of mine. Ha! What does down to earth even mean? Let’s dive in. What Does “Down to Earth” Mean from a Christian Perspective? The phrase “down to earth” generally describes someone who is…
There are several things to put on daily. Clothes. Deodorant. You get the point. But what spiritual things should we put on daily? Spend 15 brainless minutes scrolling social media and you will smell the stench of jealousy, conflict and insecurities that breed hatred. What Things To Put On Daily To Love First and Often?…
Can you make someone happy? How can you make someone smile this week? Science says yes. Last week, Nick and I had the privilege of attending an inspiring event with a keynote speaker who discussed this very thing. 3 Ways to Make Someone Smile According to Shawn Achor, “when we are positive, our brains become more…
I gave my husband up for Lent. Yes, you read this right. I gave my husband up for Lent. However, I cannot lead you to believe it was WHILE we were married. That would be silly, right? This was before we were married. We’ve been together for 10 years now (look at our baby faces…
Woes from a mother of a strong-willed child. Are you a mother of a strong-willed child? I am writing to you. Where are my fellow mothers of strong-willed children? Goodness. This is a topic I’d rather avoid. I’d rather avoid it really. This topic brews INSECURITY for me. Some mothers joke about it, others offer quick…
Burning out is not a new risk I take every year. Yet, I’m afraid of burning out. Have you ever heard of the word kopophobia? It’s the fear of becoming fatigued or exhausted, either mentally or physically. Feeling as though you are hanging on by a thread. I’ve struggled with this in my adulthood. The…
Here is a personal letter to moms with that kid (because, my dear friend, have “that kid” too): Dear Mom of That Kid, I get you. You get me. I am walking a lot of miles in your shoes. We question ourselves and wondering if our kid is out of their mind because somehow other…
God wants us to be successful. He doesn’t want you to be stuck in a rut or to settle for a mediocre life. Perhaps this video will stir up a passion in you to be your best. I recently shared this with my team (#WeAreMoxie) to cast a vision that I feel we are all…
Well, here I am. The anticipated blog. I feel like it’s the start to a wonderful thing. Like my last first kiss. You know that nervous gut feeling when you are clicking up a roller coaster? That feeling when you are leaning in for that first kiss. Or that feeling when you write your first…