It can be hard feeling successful when life is determined by so many factors. When we begin comparing ourselves with others, there are so many ways we can fall short. The fact is, though, that success looks different for each of us. Success in every area looks different. So, even though so many “gurus” out … Continue reading What You Don’t Need to be Successful
Tag: Ministry
Confessions of a Minister Wife/Mom with Chronic Illness
If you’ve been around for a while, you know my husband and I are church planters who have moved halfway across the country to plant a church, while also having our two toddlers in tow. And, I’ve just experienced so much as a minister, business owner, mom, and wife with chronic illness and I have … Continue reading Confessions of a Minister Wife/Mom with Chronic Illness
Being Creative + Running a Business as a Mom with Chronic Illnesses (part 2)
When I wrote “Being Creative & Embracing New Hobbies as a Mom/With Chronic Illness”, I hadn’t thought about a part two. But, a lot has been happening around here since then, and I really want to show other moms that it’s possible. Somehow, someway, even when navigating chronic illness, fulfilling work can be a part … Continue reading Being Creative + Running a Business as a Mom with Chronic Illnesses (part 2)
Maven Monday: History in Skirts – a Spoonie mom with a small business
Hey, hi, how are you friends? I’m glad you’re back with us in the space where we talk about creativity, motherhood, and fulfillment all in light of living with chronic physical/mental illness. This week, I have another Maven Monday interview for you all. And, while this series will be a once a month feature in … Continue reading Maven Monday: History in Skirts – a Spoonie mom with a small business
Being Creative & Embracing New Hobbies (as a mom or with Chronic Illness)
As I went through two pregnancies, and then my physical illnesses keyed up, I struggled. With these new lower energies & two little humans to take care of, I worried my creativity, business, ministries, and hobbies would suffer. After all, how does one do it all when their energy is so limited. The short answer … Continue reading Being Creative & Embracing New Hobbies (as a mom or with Chronic Illness)
Maven Mondays: Motherhood, Entrepreneurship, & More – with Laura Noelle
I used to have a post series (or, rather, I wanted to) for Spotlighting amazing women...well, I'm bringing that back in a new way. And to kick it off, I'm going to do an update of the original (and only) spotlight Sunday post I did. In April of 2013, Laura Noelle wrote this post: Motherhood, … Continue reading Maven Mondays: Motherhood, Entrepreneurship, & More – with Laura Noelle
5 Things to Let Go Of Today, & 1 To Embrace Instead
This week in my facebook group, I have been giving a training on Why Balance is a Lie, and what we should be cultivating instead. Today's training video was on 5 things we need to let go of to cultivate cadence, and one thing we absolutely need to embrace, and I really feel like I … Continue reading 5 Things to Let Go Of Today, & 1 To Embrace Instead
Musings of an Evangelizing Exvangelical
I have never been so discouraged by the American Evangelical Christian church than I have been this year in 2020. Things have been degrading since President You-Know-Who came out of the woodwork, but it was nothing until this year. The amount of hate, gossip, conspiracy theories, prosperity nonsense, and over all departure from the heart … Continue reading Musings of an Evangelizing Exvangelical
How to Build Authentic Business – Authentic Life
In my last post, I talked about how to start & grow a business as a momma struggling to navigate overwhelm or chronic illness. (I say business, but this applies to running a ministry, as well, so any place you see business, you can also substitute ministry, if that's your capacity.) Something we need when … Continue reading How to Build Authentic Business – Authentic Life
How to Start or Grow a Business or Ministry While Navigating Chronic Illness
It's hard enough to be a mom when life throws a chronic illness or mental health issue our way. It feels downright overwhelming. And, how much more so when we are also trying to launch or grow a business. Maybe one that allows us to be home with our kids, and build a schedule that … Continue reading How to Start or Grow a Business or Ministry While Navigating Chronic Illness
