I grew up in the way most white people do from small towns. Our family lived a simple life not dirt poor, but sort of at the bottom of middle class when true middle class existed. My dad worked a blue collar job and my mom had two teaching jobs to put my sister through… Continue reading My Privilege
Category: Life
Enjoying the wait
In this time of bustle and hurry, I have been playing this Advent Affirmation we were introduced to at church on repeat. It is a great reminder to slow down and enjoy the wait. To enjoy the small things, the everyday things, the ordinary things. It is a reminder to slow down and remember why… Continue reading Enjoying the wait
How was your day? What did you do?
Are you met with grunts after school when you ask what did you do today? I have been lately. I don't know whether it is because I no longer have the little girls in this photo, they are all grown up and in the teenage years...but since I have been asking different questions I have… Continue reading How was your day? What did you do?
Finding God Through a Lens
As I prepare for the upcoming spiritual retreat, 48 hours of which will be spent in silence and relative solitude I am once again thinking of how I personally see God in my daily life. I see Him at work in my children, in my home, and in nature. I instincly know He is here… Continue reading Finding God Through a Lens
Being busy in a time of peace
Our CATS kids made this for the Palm Sunday worship guide cover and it is making me so very happy. We are entering Holy Week, This is one of my most favorite times of the year, yet for some reason it seems more busy than centering this year. Even with the added meetings, events, homework,… Continue reading Being busy in a time of peace
Kid questions are getting real…
When your kid comes downstairs well after bedtime and asks you, “Mom, what makes a person illegal? How do we know if a person is against the law?” My response (while being heartbroken that my baby is trying desperately to figure out how she can quickly tell just by looking at someone whether or not… Continue reading Kid questions are getting real…
When things overwhelm…
“And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.” Revelation 21:4 Looking around lately I feel like I am not the only person overwhelmed by life. We are all busy people who… Continue reading When things overwhelm…
Home Sweet Home
So, y'all know I am a mom, a full time grad student, and work as a youth ministries coordinator. Keeping my house in tip top shape falls to the back burner almost always. So the photos I am about to post of our living space may shock you if you are used to Pinterest perfect,… Continue reading Home Sweet Home
Fall Feels
I love summer and all of the fun and warmth that comes with it, but I must admit that this summer was a difficult one. I have been embracing fall and all of the changes and coolness that comes with it. The crunch of leaves and the shock of color has been bringing me comfort… Continue reading Fall Feels
Out on the trail
Part of what I loved about my time at the Abby was the time to think and process feelings alone in the quiet. I didn't have to worry about checking emails, texts or social media. It was an intense time away that brought me back to when I was training for a half marathon. While… Continue reading Out on the trail
Mandy Sloan, MBA 