I gave away my first kiss when I was 16. It was to a boy that I probably should not have kissed. One red flag: he had just had a piece of pizza right before he decided kissing me was a good idea. (Tip: don’t kiss someone after you’ve eaten pizza.) This boy was also youngerContinue reading “Confessions of a Woman”
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Not So Quiet
Can we talk for a minute? Just me and you, the reader. As if the whole Internet isn’t watching. I came across an article yesterday that made my heart ache. It was so beautifully and painfully written that I wanted to hug the author at the end. And I also wanted to grab her faceContinue reading “Not So Quiet”
To Be A Woman
To you, there is no limit. Not because you have it all, or because you have nothing to lose. There is a boundless opportunity to seize greatness because the Greatest loves you. Before stepping out in faith, step into the woman your Creator calls you to. He knows your name. And He calls you byContinue reading “To Be A Woman”
A Letter to Myself
I love to write letters. I love to write them for the people I love; it’s my way of showing appreciation, encouragement, love. It makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside. I am also my greatest critic. I don’t write letters of love and encouragement to myself because…that’s an unusual thing to do. Until now.Continue reading “A Letter to Myself”
Unforced Rhythms of Grace
Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me–watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting onContinue reading “Unforced Rhythms of Grace”
Deep Roots
When I was eleven, I stole one of my brother’s Bibles. I flipped through the pages and picked out random Bible verses, wrote them out on pieces of paper, and taped them to the wall. I wasn’t searching for anything in particular. To this day, I have no idea what my motive was behind it.Continue reading “Deep Roots”
New Beginnings
My name is Janelle: a wife to a graphic designer, a mom to two boys, and a woman in awe of a mighty God. I am a young mom. I stay at home with my boys everyday and pray that my actions are displaying the Gospel of Jesus. I spend a lot of my time watchingContinue reading “New Beginnings”