Disconnecting + Connecting

We celebrated my son’s first birthday this weekend. It was glorious, exhausting, and full of so much joy. And I didn’t take a single picture of it.

I also spent my weekend with my phone away from me, not attached to the palm of my hand, ignored and forgotten. Nothing deserves some neglect more than social media sometimes. And that also meant neglecting Soul Strings, for only just a moment.Continue reading “Disconnecting + Connecting”

Community: Me vs. The World

I’ve been talking about community over the past few weeks because it’s difficult for me. I had a strong community when I was younger, but once life became filled with kids and work and stress, I ignored the need for community. It’s easy to overlook. It’s difficult to return.

So, I’m gonna hit on a few questions, concerns, lies that I tell myself and what Truth really is.Continue reading “Community: Me vs. The World”

Coming Back to Community

A couple of weeks ago I wrote about community; what it means, how I struggle with it, and how I want to become better at being “community minded”. But you know what’s difficult about it? Beyond the awkward stages of learning about others, being vulnerable, and being intentional, there’s a certain amount of trust that has to develop. A faith that being real with people, who may or may not (but hopefully!) accept you, and that you can reciprocate it.Continue reading “Coming Back to Community”

Community: Does It Matter?

I’ve been a stay-at-home mom for two and half years. It’s not exactly a luxurious job. There are lonely days, secluded days, tear-laden days. But also, joyful, wonderful, hopeful days.

I’ve been reading a new blog recently that has challenged me a lot. The Tapestry is currently doing a series of 31 Days of Exploring Community, something that I didn’t think I even needed to think about, let alone read. But with each new post, I’m convicted.Continue reading “Community: Does It Matter?”

Twenty-four

Two days from now, I’ll be 24. I love birthdays, I love celebrating other people’s’ birthdays. But this year…whoosh.

This year I am 24, pregnant on my birthday (again, for the third time), two kids in tow, not even married four years, starting a small business, feeling kind of crazy. Don’t get me wrong, I am happier than I’ve ever been. But I’m also more exhausted than I’ve ever been. We’ve got crazy stuff going on, although it is good, grace-filled crazy. Being a mom on top of everything else is like conducting an orchestra. I don’t even know what that’s like, but that’s exactly the point. I have no idea what motherhood is supposed to look like.Continue reading “Twenty-four”

Modern Day Woman: Who Are You?

Through him [Jesus] we received both the generous gift of his life and the urgent task of passing it on to others who receive it by entering into obedient trust in Jesus. You are who you are through this gift and call of Jesus Christ!
Romans 1:5-6, The Message

Do you every wonder that? Who am I? What does this mean? What is my identity? It’s a constant topic of conversation amongst us ladies, as we tend to need the approval to know that who we are is justified. It’s part of my nature, at least. I don’t nag my husband to identify me and give me purpose, but I sure do thrive in a place where I know my place. Places where I know my capabilities, my knowledge, my purposes. Continue reading “Modern Day Woman: Who Are You?”