How to Be a Refreshment to Others

Refreshment

I published a post yesterday, over at Inspired to Action, about my struggle with self-condemnation. I shared a story of how I yelled at my kids and sent them all to bed early because mommy just couldn’t do the rest of the evening. Turns out, I am not alone in my struggle with anger—or self-condemnation. [...]

You’re Already Amazing (Book Review)

You're Already Amazing by Holley Gerth

You’re Already Amazing Embracing Who You Are, Becoming All God Created You to Be. Embrace. Hold close, with affection. Eager acceptance. There are many things I can embrace, easily. But, to embrace who God has made me—the strengths and the weaknesses—is no small feat. It seems innate to dislike so many things about who I [...]

Shifting My Pursuits

Pink Tulips

I’m an idealist, which was a great thing until I became a mom and all semblance of control and the ability to complete my goals went out the window. OK, so maybe I’m being a bit dramatic.  I’m sharing a bit of my heart and my struggle with perfection, today over at Inspired to Action. [...]

Romans 8 Hidden (Sorta)

Here’s Romans 8! I’ve been inspired by recent memory vlogs by Ann Voskamp to video my surroundings, instead of ME. Yay! (Why didn’t I think of that?! Awkwardness GONE.) I had grand plans to get out of the house one morning to recite, and video tape the sun coming up in the mist while I [...]

March Madness

It’s been a busy month for the Orr household! T-ball is in full swing: We’ve been hanging with butterflies: And went to Sea World for Spring Break!!  So fun. This week, I’m off to celebrate Easter and tackle my taxes…(it may be a bit quiet around here while I do!)   What are you up [...]