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One More Thing

One more thing… They’ll probably write these words on my headstone someday. It seems to be the story of my life. No matter where we’re headed, I feel like I can always accomplish just one more thing. My kids know the story. We prepare to go somewhere, have a set time to walk out the door, and inevitably run a few minutes late. To use all of the moments I have, I tend to attempt to accomplish ... Read More about One More Thing

Construction

We moved into this house a year ago. As rental houses go, it’s not bad, but we’re “expert” renters. We know what to ask, what to look for, and even what we can afford (factoring in rent, utilities, commute, etc). Then we moved here. Coming from a stairwell in Germany to the rolling hills of Kentucky, we were super excited about space. Finding a house that had open lots to one side and a big ... Read More about Construction

Go Back to Truth

We live in a world of uncertainty - attacks on faith, questions regarding morals, and fear threaten to take over. Did this all has come as a surprise to God? You may not have asked this question intentionally. But as we ponder the chaos and struggle to make choices, the fear and anxiousness that lingers in the back of our minds are a testament to the question we may never say out loud. We ... Read More about Go Back to Truth

Choose

Today, no doubt, you’re struggling with a decision, wondering what the “right” answer is. What does God want you to do? How do you choose? You’re not alone. Across our military culture, we’re debating staying in or getting out, how to prioritize a list of duty stations, reporting or not reporting something, which church to choose, homeschool or “regular” school, and even day-to-day choices ... Read More about Choose

Always. Everything.

We have words we don’t use in our house. Yes, those words that just ran through your brain and are highly inappropriate. BUT we also have other words that are rarely used. Words like NEVER, ALWAYS, EVERYTHING, ANYTHING. Here are some ways they have been used in the past: “Mom, you NEVER let me do that!”“My sister ALWAYS treats me that way.”“I can’t do EVERYTHING.” (This usually refers ... Read More about Always. Everything.