Even Perspective… Perhaps, especially perspective. When we focus on negatives or lack or weaknesses: what needs to get done ways we fall short roles we are unable to fill jobs we don’t get accomplished things we wish we had but don’t fear/anxiety Any of these and more, we get self-centered, we get tunnel vision trying… Read More
Marriage & Ministry – Marriage IS Ministry
I’ve only been married about a minute (ok, it’s actually been a few months)… That said, I don’t claim to be an expert in marriage…or ministry. But I do know quite a bit about both, from education and experience. With the upcoming (and now recent) nuptials coming up, I have been toying with a post… Read More
How My Focus Changed & Why It’s Okay if Your’s does Too
I originally shared this on my counseling blog, but have since shut that blog down, in order to solely focus here. I want to share how the focus of my work has changed over the years, and why it’s okay if your focus changes, too. When I was in high school, I began my career… Read More
3 Ways to Boost Productivity Starting Today
without making huge changes. So glad you’re all with me! A few Saturdays ago, I shared a video on the Tiny Nephesh youtube channel about how to boost productivity. There are 3 simple things you can start on today to begin to boost your productivity, and I thought I’d share them with you today (watch… Read More
Spotlight Sunday: Motherhood, Marriage and Ministry by Laura Noelle
Purpose, Priorities, and the Fine Line Between Them Ok, guys, before we jump into it, I am so excited about today’s (or, tonight’s, rather) post. I’m starting a monthly guest spot that I’m calling: Spotlight Sunday. Tonight’s first ever Spotlight Sunday is written by one of my very best friends Laura Noelle. Laura is an oily mom, who writes at… Read More
When You Need Little Extra…
Welcome to another Monday Motivation Minute. Let me be real for a second: this morning, I S-T-R-U-G-G-L-E-D to get out of bed. This time change is no joke, and mornings & I aren’t friends to begin with. But, I got up, because I am a woman with goals and responsibilities. I have spent quite a… Read More
Today – Do One Thing
Happy Monday, everyone. Today, I’m starting a new weekly posting called: Monday Motivation Minute Every Monday, I will update with new words of motivation, encouragement, and wisdom (but that was just too long for a name). Beginning soon, there will be YouTube videos to go along with this, so keep your eyes out. Ok, let’s… Read More
Burn-out & Value
Unfortunately, a lot of us tie our value into what we do. A few nights ago, I sat on our bed and cried after a fight because I just knew I had failed as a wife (just 2 and a half weeks in). I have barely slept since we got married, bordering exhaustion, and we just… Read More
Recent Thoughts
Over on my personal blog, I had written some things recently that may be helpful for some in ministry or helping professions, when looking at things like depression, anxiety, and burn-out, either in ourselves or our clients. As I step out in faith, and grow in the direction of focusing on these areas, I wanted… Read More
Comparison
My love works with a missions organization that serves on college campuses. Now that we are joining lives, I will also be a part of this ministry. Which is great, because college age students happen to be one of my favorites to work with, in life and in ministry. Tuesday night, we were at a… Read More
