Working or staying home, being a mom is challenging. As someone who has done both, I can tell you that it is overwhelming and challenging. I pray that this episode inspires you, comforts you, and enlightens you as a mother trying to balance it all, that you embrace the will of God in all things, especially in your motherhood.

Hand selected dreams by God from the kingdom of heaven given to us to build up others for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. Do you know yours? Listen to this episode for clarity and guidance on discovering your kingdom dream, and press into the goodness of the Lord in your life.

Lent has always been a time in the church where I put a lot of pressure on myself (am I doing enough? sacrificing enough? fasting enough? etc.). This year lent for me started with a BIG event, and has been taking me deeper and deeper. I believe it is good to have a plan for how we hope or envision our lent going, but at the root of it all, FAITH in God and His plans for us is the ultimate plan and will produce the most fruit in our souls for our lives. Here is how my lent started.... enjoy!

We all have ugly truths about ourselves that we keep hidden from the world; out of fear, and we sometimes even try to hide these truths from ourselves. When we are able to find and cultivate true friendships, the truths we have kept hidden don’t seem so ugly any more. We are able to bring them to the light and encounter Christ’s heart for us through these friendships. What are your ugly truths? Who can you trust with these truths? Who are your true friends that have a heart of Jesus, and will love and accept you in the midst of pain, confusion, and chaos in your life? I pray you know them, find them, and become them in your own life.

Self help and self development content can truly make an impact on your life. But is that impact always for the best? How often do you read a self help book that reminds you of who you are as a child of God? How often are you instructed to invite and consult your path to success with Jesus when using self help?

Shifting from self help to CHRIST help, can be the missing link you are needing to see real results in your life. When you invite the Lord into these places, you will begin to encounter Him more personally and intimately. Your view on success will shift from results, to the journey; and you will live a life more fulfilling with humility and gratitude rather than results and stress.

What is consolation? What is desolation? Which are you currently living in? How do you restore your heart? Have you ever fought in spiritual warfare? These questions are answered in this episode of Making Room. We are both physical and spiritual beings, and we often overlook the spiritual side of us, or don't fully understand how to approach the spiritual side of ourselves. I hope this episode helps you to gain a perspective you may not have had before, ask some hard questions, and seek the heart of Jesus further.

Show Notes:
14 Rules: https://uploads.weconnect.com/mce/17e89c359872f5659b5d7892ba8e52821c93eef3/Revive/Simplified%20Rules%20of%20Ignatius.pdf

Consoling the Heart of Jesus:
https://ignatius.com/consoling-the-heart-of-jesus-chjp/?gclid=CjwKCAjw4P6oBhBsEiwAKYVkq-zuLssKTEd4oEZFZ2OEKz83NR19fUcirlQ4zMb5jWTc-Eu9r7Tr2BoC1rgQAvD_BwE

This summer has been a whirlwind for my family and I. With lots of joyful moments to share, we are finally ready to tell you all about it; and what that process has looked like. I have missed you all and am so grateful to be back and spend this time with you! Thank you for sharing in our family's joys, as well as praying with us through the tough times as well. May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord let his face shine upon you and be gracious to you. May the Lord look upon you kindly and grant you peace. I love you all.

This episode is a talk I gave on a retreat a few weekends ago on the topic of grace. I received a lot a positive feedback and wanted to share with you all. I hope that while you listen to this episode, your hearts are opened to grace in a new way, that you hear at least one thing that inspires you and enlightens you today. May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord let his face shine upon you and be gracious to you, may the Lord look upon you kindly and grant you peace. AMEN!