Do The Next Right Thing: Lessons Learned from Emily P. Freeman
If you want to listen to something simple, soothing, and always relatable, check out Emily P. Freeman’s podcast The Next Right Thing. Every episode offers a short reflection, a prayer, and a simple next right step. Emily’s mission is to “make room for your soul to...
4 Things You Need to Stop Trying to Control (If You Want to Be Happy)
I have an anxiety disorder, and I’ve found that this disorder is rooted in a deep-seated need for certainty and control. Over the past few years, I have slowly learned to accept that I can’t control everything. Surrendering control to God gives me an incredible sense...
The Key to Overcoming Anxiety
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” - John 14:27 1 out of 4 American adults will experience clinical levels of anxiety at some point in their lives....
10 Simple Ways to Grow in Your Faith
I became a Christian a few years ago, but it wasn't until recently that I really felt like a Christian. Why? *Note: You may have noticed that things look a little different around here. Check out our new about page to learn more about the recent changes to this...
How to Train Yourself to Be More Patient
"Better is the end of a thing than its beginning, and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit." – Ecclesiastes 7:8 There are numerous Bible verses about patience, and the value of this virtue is clear. *Note: You may have noticed that things look a...
What to Do When Something Sucks
Sometimes life just sucks. You get terrible news and it feels like you’ve been punched in the stomach. *Note: You may have noticed that things look a little different around here. Check out our new about page to learn more about the recent changes to this website. ...
Things Above: Lessons Learned from James Bryan Smith
I love podcasts and I recently started listening to Things Above by James Bryan Smith. It has quickly become one of my favorites! The name of the podcast comes from Colossians 3:2 “Set your minds on things above, not earthly things.” Our thoughts have consequences. ...
Soul Minimalism? How to De-Clutter Your Soul
Minimalism is a popular movement, and you’ve probably de-cluttered your own home at some point. But have you ever considered de-cluttering your soul? What does that even mean? I heard about this concept on Emily P. Freeman’s podcast, The Next Right Thing. As Emily...
Big Changes Coming Soon!
This has been the craziest, most change-filled year of my entire life. We finished paying off six figure student loan debt, we finally bought our first home, I had a surgery I’d been putting off for a while, I got a new car, my step dad received a difficult diagnosis...
Paying Off Debt is Worth the Sacrifice + Other Frugal Life Lessons
I haven't shared a life update on this blog in a while, so I think we're long overdue for one...especially considering all that's been happening around here! As you may already know, we finished paying off $127,000 of debt (mostly student loans) about nine months...