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No one really tells you exactly how hard being a mom is. You hear about the joys of motherhood, the beauty of being pregnant, and the gift of childbirth. You can read countless books or have numerous conversations about pregnancy, how to handle baby’s first year, parenting advice, and more, but no book or friendly […]
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Divine Disruption: Holding on to Faith When Life Breaks Your Heart By Dr. Tony Evans, Chrystal Evans Hurst, Priscilla Shirer, Anthony Evans, and Jonathan Evans (with Jamie Blaine) Have you ever had a moment when you encounter someone or something (like a song, a sunset, the right word said at the right time) and you […]
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I have five kids which means there is always someone to play with or something to do at my house! Neighborhood kids or other friends are regularly frequenting my home and I often feel like I’m in need of a light, easy and refreshing mocktail to reel them in and quench their thirsts as I […]
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My eldest child developed an interest in gardening this year. With the help of my dad (her grandfather) and her dad (my husband), she cultivated a pretty impressive home garden with a bounty our whole family was able to enjoy throughout the summer and early into the fall. The experience taught my daughter that intentionality […]
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The gift of hospitality was put on hold during the Covid-19 pandemic. While my family has certainly enjoyed the fruits of my hospitable heart, the pandemic made me feel like something was missing because I was unable to do what brings me so much joy. I had to get creative during the pandemic but at […]
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Who doesn’t love a hot bowl of hearty soup on a cold or chilly day? This Italian-inspired soup is my own take on Olive Garden’s popular Zuppa Toscana. It’s like a warm hug that reminds you “when you’re here, you’re family” 
Zuppa Toscana Serves: 4-6 Prep time: 15-20 minutes Cook time: 30-35 minutes Total time: […]
