Mandy Sloan

Mom. Wife. Knitter. Reader. Believer.


Life

  • 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

  • Being busy in a time of peace

    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, and just life things going on this week, I am going to make a conscious effort to slow down and Continue reading

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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