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How To Dress Appropriately Without Becoming A Nun

How to Dress Appropriately Without Becoming a Nun - 5 questions to ask before getting dressed. This is funny and eye-opening!When I was in high school I went through a very, very short-lived stage where I found it incredibly thrilling and rebellious to wear a shirt that bared my midriff.

My best friend and I went out one night to a concert and I wore said scandalous top and felt so powerful as guy after guy took note of my belly button.

They probably also took note of the fact that I was the color of paste, had fifteen hundred pimples under my hair-sprayed bangs, and wore high-heeled sneakers that made me stumble every few steps and quickly gunned it in the other direction.

Regardless, it is no secret that God has made women to be lovely and beautiful creatures – even if some of us struggle with our weight, backne, and untamable hair {ahem – me}.

It’s also no secret that men like the way women look and can often struggle in a situation if a woman is anywhere within a 2 mile radius wearing something that exposes a lot of cleavage or thigh or earloabs.

Because my husband says if I wore a potato sack he would STILL be tempted to wonder what I might be wearing under that potato sack.

But while we are not responsible for what a man does in his heart after he has seen something attractive, we are responsible for finding ways to dress that please the Lord.

And when we love the Lord in that way, we love our precious brothers and help them not have to work so dang hard to look away.

It’s super important for you to know that I am not advising y’all to drop your closet of clothes at the nearest thrift store and go buy nun outfits.  Christian women can still look adorable and fashionable.  Thanks to my mom, I think I look pretty good most of the time.

And before you go thinking I’m somewhat of a prude, you must know that I like to make sure that I save all my scandalous clothes for behind the closed doors of my home with my beloved (wink).

But when I am getting dressed to go to work or church or the supermarket, I usually try to assess the appropriateness of an outfit by asking myself a few questions.

1.  Is it too tight?

If you can see the outline of your hoo-ha in it – it’s too tight.  The end.

2.  Is it too short?

We had an event at our church recently and I complimented a girl on her cute black leggings and she said, “Thanks!  When I got into this skirt I realized it was too short so I threw these on.”

Bless her.  I could have hugged her for taking the extra time and enduring another layer of clothing in South Florida heat for choosing to dress appropriately.

What a great trick.  Short dress or skirt?  Leggings.  Boom.

I’ve always followed this tip myself because my knees look like they belong to a 90 year old woman.  I’m doing EVERYONE a favor by not bringing them out.

But I encourage you not to mistake leggings as a suitable pair of pants.  Unless your shirt is long enough to cover your bum, this is generally not a good idea (refer to tip #1).

A few weeks ago I decided that I wanted to lure my husband into bed by squeezing into a super tight pair of leggings.  I fed our children, put them to bed and then walked out to the living room and in front of the television where he was sure to see me.

I did my best impression of a sexy purring kitten and bent over to, “Oops!” pick something up and at that point I thought I would have drawn him in hook, line, and sinker, but instead he let out a horrific cry and said, “WHAT IS ALL OVER YOUR BOTTOM?!”

Turns out I had fed our children peanut butter for dinner and had somewhere along the way sat in it.

3.  Is it see through?

I always thought of slips as something old ladies wore.

But, I’ve trained myself to think about it because sometimes that cute maxi skirt can reveal a sexy silhouette of curves when hit with the right amount of back light (something I am especially conscious of because I sing on the worship team every week at church where back lighting abounds).

Not to mention if you’re shopping for clothes at places like Wal-Mart (that would be me) then you know the quality/thickness of fabric is not going to be something that Ralph Lauren would be proud of.

Repeat after me – slips are your friend.

And so are camis.  There have been plenty of shirts that I have put on only to find that you can see my undergarments through and through.  Camis take care of this in a snap.  I like these ones from Gap.

4.  Will it distract?

I was recently lamenting with some friends about the time in high school when I was about to sing a solo in our Sunday morning church service and some well-meaning deacon thought it was a good idea to drop the air conditioning down to 62 at about the same time I was walking on stage.

At least that’s what it felt like to me and my nips.

Yes, you heard me.  This was the last time I was EVER caught walking around without a padded bra.

I highly doubt anyone was able to enter into worship with all the activity going on under my shirt.

5.  What are my motives with this outfit?

Romans 13:14 says, “But be like the Lord Jesus Christ, so that when people see what you do, they will see Christ. Don’t think about how to satisfy the desires of your sinful self.”

Often when I am getting dressed to go somewhere I can sense in my spirit the difference between whether I am wearing an outfit because my ‘sinful self’ wants to get noticed or if my heart is full of simply wanting people to see Christ in me (instead of my hot bod).

Which, I humbly admit, is somewhat stretched out and sagging these days.

But that is neither here nor there.

The point is, if you love Jesus, then you will want to honor Him in EVERY area of your life.  Including how you dress.

Because really the best way to look awesome is letting His light and love spill out of you instead of your boobs. 🙂

– Julie

“It is not fancy hair, gold jewelry, or fine clothes that should make you beautiful. No, your beauty should come from inside you—the beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit. That beauty will never disappear. It is worth very much to God.”

1 Peter 3:3-4 (ERV) 

**P.S. If you are a nun and reading this, I understand that these days you wear super comfortable and conservative clothing much like I am encouraging us all to do in this post.  When I wrote the title for this post, I was thinking along the lines of Sister Act.  Thank you for setting such a great example for us! Xoxo**

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  1. Caitlin L.

    May 14, 2014 at 9:59 pm

    I love this: “Let His light spill out of you. Not your boobs.” 😀
    You are too sweet… and FUNNY! Thanks for the post. They always make me smile.

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  2. tracyestelle

    May 14, 2014 at 10:07 pm

    Thank you for this post! It had me giggling but nodding in agreement! Loved it!

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  3. Michelle

    May 14, 2014 at 10:23 pm

    Loved this post and the message. I want to know where you got your cute top? I find modest clothing are hard to find.

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  4. barbingram

    May 14, 2014 at 10:39 pm

    Well done, Julie. Truth and humor — such a good combo! I would add — consider what your outfit reveals when you bend and lean and reach. The top that looks modest when you stand in front of the mirror can be anything but that when you go about your real life activities.

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  5. rainbocow

    May 14, 2014 at 11:27 pm

    I don’t usually comment but this time I had to. You crack me up- I was laughing and agreeing whole heartedly the whole time. Well said! 😉

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  6. lauriesibley

    May 14, 2014 at 11:30 pm

    I almost wet my pants from laughing when I got to the peanut butter leggings incident!!

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  7. Becky

    May 14, 2014 at 11:40 pm

    GREAT post!!!! I think about this topic very very often. Even more so now that my four year old daughter wishes to be just like me in every way. I’m trying to teach her through my own appearance that modest is hottest!

    Also, have you ever heard of Mod Bod undershirts? They’re my absolute favourite, really great coverage 🙂

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  8. Kate

    May 15, 2014 at 1:27 am

    You rock! I so appreciate your heart for
    Jesus & your love for your hubby & your
    humor. Thanks for sharing your real life
    with us & for encouraging us to be
    intentional with what’s important & for
    keeping things simple & fun!! I would
    love to know you in real life: ). Hugs!!

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    • Happy Home Fairy

      May 31, 2014 at 1:18 pm

      Thank you, KAte… Your words really encouraged me today.

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  9. Kylie Storm Crichton

    May 15, 2014 at 1:54 am

    I just found your blog recently and am so glad I did! I love this post and completely agree with it. Love it 🙂

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    • Happy Home Fairy

      May 31, 2014 at 1:18 pm

      Kylie, thank you!!! I will have to pop over and check out your page!!! xoxo

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  10. Doreen

    May 15, 2014 at 8:07 am

    Thank you(!) for taking the time to write this. I will definitely pass it on!

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  11. Francis

    May 15, 2014 at 10:24 am

    Omg! Love, love, love this post! Gonna pass on to every girl I know. May God keep inspiring you. Xoxoxox

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    • Happy Home Fairy

      May 31, 2014 at 1:17 pm

      Thank you, Francis! xoxo

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  12. Mary Ellen Bibeau

    May 15, 2014 at 11:01 am

    My 24 year old daughter is a nun. She dresses in shorts, sneakers, tee shirts and wears pony tails. She wears skirts or dress pants, blouses and nice shoes to her job. She wears sweatpants and sweatshirts to lounge or play in. I think some nuns get a bad rap when it comes to their fashion sense which is too bad because the ones I know are very fashionable!.

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    • Gabbi

      October 3, 2015 at 2:20 am

      I didn’t take offense at the “nun” title, but I do appreciate religious sisters who wear a habit instead of contemporary dress. They’re honoring God through a witness that makes others think of Him just by being seen. No words even necessary, but of course many questions and hopefully insights happen soon after.

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    • Gabbi

      October 3, 2015 at 2:22 am

      I didn’t take offense at the “nun” title, but I do appreciate religious sisters who wear a habit instead of contemporary dress. They’re honoring God through a witness that makes others think of Him just by being seen. No words are even necessary, but of course many questions and hopefully insights happen soon after.

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  13. Alisha

    May 15, 2014 at 11:13 am

    This is so awesome! Your posts are always full of Godly truth and humor…love you and your blog!

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  14. Laura Lee Groves

    May 15, 2014 at 8:00 pm

    LOVE this, Julie–oh so much!

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  15. Mary

    May 15, 2014 at 8:35 pm

    “The best way to look awesome is letting His light and love spill out of you instead of your boobs.” This is the best sentence I’ve ever read. I need you to go shopping with me! I want to look cute and get out of my maternity clothes. :/

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    • Happy Home Fairy

      May 31, 2014 at 1:17 pm

      Mary, you are too sweet! I’d love to go shopping with you!!! 🙂 Any excuse, right?!?!? Thanks for stopping by!

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  16. John

    May 15, 2014 at 10:01 pm

    my name isn’t important…what is…is that I couldn’t stop laughing as I read farther and farther
    into you blog…as true as this might be…as I’m a man….and not a young man either…so the
    temptations of the flesh I have seen many a time over my years….won’t say that I never looked…
    won’t say that…I never enjoyed…but there was something very lady like about the well written
    and right to the point…pull no punches blog….yet still had an air about it that…that there is a way to dress and still draw your man to you and be decent yet have that appeal…without bearing the flesh….

    thank you so much
    look out for the A/C

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  17. Shell

    May 16, 2014 at 1:22 am

    Terrific post, Julie! Funny and real, yet you get an important message across very clearly.

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  18. Valerie

    May 16, 2014 at 12:48 pm

    Oh good! This is my favorite post of yours to date. Funny, interesting, and helpful to the greater population. If only the world subscribed to your blog.

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    • Happy Home Fairy

      May 31, 2014 at 1:17 pm

      Thank you, Valerie!

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  19. Amy

    May 16, 2014 at 1:25 pm

    I wish more people thought like you and respected themselves enough to be modest. Great post!

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  20. laura d.

    May 16, 2014 at 3:33 pm

    Where did you buy those pants?? So cute!

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    • Happy Home Fairy

      May 31, 2014 at 1:16 pm

      Hey Laura! I got those at a Gap outlet in December! I love them so much!!! Thanks for stopping by!

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  21. PaperGiftsForEstefany

    May 18, 2014 at 6:47 am

    Excellent post!

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  22. Kelly

    May 19, 2014 at 10:31 am

    I totally agree with all that you said, and having a sense of humor about it is essential. I just wish there were a way to teach this to our Tweens and teens NOW 🙂

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  23. Shawn Snyder

    June 20, 2014 at 6:33 pm

    Julie…I love your blog and wanted to make sure you knew the Ad at the bottom of this post (by Gravity) is totally inappropriate…something about sex tapes. I knew you wouldn’t approve.

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    • Happy Home Fairy

      June 20, 2014 at 9:19 pm

      Thank you, Shawn. It stinks because I have NO idea and NO control over those ads… I will look into this!

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  24. Leslie

    August 5, 2014 at 10:46 pm

    SLIPS! This is what I’ve been trying to say for years! No one thinks a slip is necessary anymore. THANK YOU for your thoughts. Now I hope others will listen. (PS. You are very funny!)

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  25. Rosemarie

    October 22, 2014 at 12:44 pm

    wow. just happened upon your blog from another site and so thrilled to find it! LOVED this article. I shared it with my 15yr old daughter. We do our best but this is a great reminder. Thank you for sharing!

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  26. Nishara

    January 20, 2015 at 7:07 am

    I really enjoy reading ur posts.Its quiet inspirational n most of the time it captivates me coz there’s a lot of truth in what u say.You say it so brazenly n I really like that.God bless u

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  27. Angelia

    January 20, 2015 at 12:52 pm

    Yes, it seems that I enjoy winter months better because most of the clothes for our 10-18 year old’s seem to cover most of them up..During the summer though I wonder how in the world those clothes made it into the store For KIDS and then who is the parent that thinks it is okay to have their child mistaken for a street walker..And then there is the people like LULA a character from Stephanie Plum book series by Janet Evanovich that believes spandex is everyday wear ..To be fair I love the character of Lula but in reality it would be a unique experience.To me teaching your child that the way they dress, act and carry themselves affects how people perceive them and teaching them about self love and respect plus you can always look cute..in fashion without looking as if you charge per hour for someones company..Right?

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  28. elliereen50

    May 19, 2015 at 5:12 pm

    Hi I enjoyed reading your blog . It made me laugh and smile. I am going through the stage of finding decent clothing to wear to church and out in public . I am a plus size . There are clothing that make you look and feel like you’re old or thin knit material, loud flowery designs or prints that leap off the frabic Make u dizzy. I find tops these days have huge under arm holes or fall off shoulders . I know sweaters . I like clothing of days pass that were made of cotton and appropriate to wear. Sorry for going Ono and on. ☺

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  29. Lauren Harmon

    May 23, 2016 at 10:19 pm

    Thank you so much for this! I am always working hard on the way I present myself in public

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  30. Sally

    October 20, 2017 at 10:23 am

    Well you have just given me a side stitch from reading this post! Oh how I wish I could get all the ladies, young and old, in our congregation (and supermarket, school system, food establishment, etc) to read this! Each and every point is a little nugget of wisdom so needed in today’s society. I am 50+ years old and am just embracing the whole legging thing. I was trying some on this week when my husband walked in the bedroom. Needless to say he was quite impressed. I then explained they were not for his enjoyment but to be worn under some of my skirts. He said he had not noticed some ladies at church wearing them,,,,yeah right! We all know men are visual beings. As a mother of two sons, now grown, I have always been very aware of modesty. I so appreciate your wisdom. Keep up the good work! You are a blessing to all of us!

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    • Happy Home Fairy

      October 22, 2017 at 9:27 pm

      Thank you for your encouragement, Sally!

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This morning we woke up early for Easter service rehearsal. But one kiddo wouldn’t get out of bed, one kiddo was crying about having to wear a collared shirt, one experimented with some Easter basket goodies in the bathroom without my knowledge and there was a strange purple substance all over everything just as we really needed to get out the door, and one was dealing with an upset stomach the whole drive to church.

Meanwhile I’m yelling at everyone to JUST BE HAPPY BECAUSE JESUS IS RISEN!!!!!

I wish it hadn’t taken me this long in motherhood to learn that the chaos and mess and poop emergencies are the real stuff of life. You can wallow in the badness of it all on such a special morning, or you can remember that all the crazy is really why He came to do what He did. To offer PEACE in the chaos, JOY in the mess, a steady heart when someone’s about to have an accident in the car in their Easter outfit (that they hate anyways). 

Joy comes in the morning, friends, and joy comes in the MOMENT. He died and rose again to make sure of it.

God bless you! ✝️💐🙌🏻😁
  • Woohoo! 🥳 The kids are at Grammie’s and we went to a wedding! Got to get dressed up, see Ryan rock it as the “professional officiant” (this is what the wedding coordinator called him), eat a free steak, and even dance a little! 💃🏼🪩

My favorite thing that Ryan said during the ceremony was that God made Adam wait for Eve. He paraded all the Mr. and Mrs. animals in front of him long enough until Adam’s longing matched God’s good gift. The timing was then right, Adam was ready to fully appreciate and treasure his Mrs. “Man”.

To be honest, I almost didn’t attend the wedding with Ryan! I wasn’t feeling great and the idea of being home without kids all day to catch up on cleaning and laundry was pretty appealing. But the little nudge in me said DO NOT MISS THIS. I wanted to hear Ryan’s message and watch him lead this precious couple’s ceremony. I knew it was important to him that I be there. So because I treasure him, I went.

And I wasn’t the only one treasuring today! Ryan thanked me for coming with him, he danced with me even though I knew he would rather die than be on the dance floor, and he let me run into the store on the way home to end the day with some chocolate.

So here’s to treasuring one another - looking first to your spouse’s interests before your own, being their biggest fan, and telling them they look super hot in the fancy suit.

I mean, after all, he is a professional. 😁
  • 🥳This is 42!!!🥳 I got to sleep in, workout, take a shower, AND go grocery shopping alone all in this one day! It’s like the planets aligned! Oh wait - they actually did today! 😂✨🙌🏻

Grateful for a precious village of friends and family (that’s you all) who remind me of what’s right and true on this journey of obedience to Jesus. One doesn’t have to sleep in, workout or have a deliciously absurd amount of sweet potato fries 🙋🏻‍♀️🙈 for dinner to live life to the fullest in Christ. He is enough and He is good and I’m so thankful for another year to serve Him!

God loves you! 🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙

“I will bless the  Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips. I will boast in the  Lord; the humble will hear and be glad. Proclaim the Lord’s greatness with me; let us exalt his name together.  I sought the Lord, and he answered me and rescued me from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant with joy; their faces will never be ashamed. ”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭34‬:‭1‬-‭5‬ ‭CSB‬‬

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Galatians 5:13 says, “For you were called to be free, brothers and sisters; only don’t use this freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but serve one another through love.”

The Lord gave us some helpful instructions on freedom and we are very much in need of them! May we set our gaze not on division and fighting, but on asking God how we can be a part of the solution - small, faithful acts of Spirit-led love every day to the people in our world. 

It is here in America where we can freely and confidently respond to Zion’s request to gather as a family in the living room to pray for the leg pains he has been having. We can bake muffins in our kitchens, leave surprises at someone’s doorstep, share a Bible verse with the grocery store employee, and worship on Sunday with friends.

These freedoms were purchased at a great cost, as many chose to lay down their lives in an ultimate act of love. May we remember. And may that remembering lead us right back to Galatians 5:13 and Jesus’ ultimate act of love. This holy inspiration is what we need to rise each day in humble gratitude for freedom in Christ to pour out, serve, and build His kingdom here on earth!

Happy Birthday America! 🥳

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❤️🤍💙Favorite day!💙🤍❤️

Galatians 5:13 says, “For you were called to be free, brothers and sisters; only don’t use this freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but serve one another through love.”

The Lord gave us some helpful instructions on freedom and we are very much in need of them! May we set our gaze not on division and fighting, but on asking God how we can be a part of the solution - small, faithful acts of Spirit-led love every day to the people in our world. 

It is here in America where we can freely and confidently respond to Zion’s request to gather as a family in the living room to pray for the leg pains he has been having. We can bake muffins in our kitchens, leave surprises at someone’s doorstep, share a Bible verse with the grocery store employee, and worship on Sunday with friends.

These freedoms were purchased at a great cost, as many chose to lay down their lives in an ultimate act of love. May we remember. And may that remembering lead us right back to Galatians 5:13 and Jesus’ ultimate act of love. This holy inspiration is what we need to rise each day in humble gratitude for freedom in Christ to pour out, serve, and build His kingdom here on earth!

Happy Birthday America! 🥳

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❤️🤍💙Favorite day!💙🤍❤️

Galatians 5:13 says, “For you were called to be free, brothers and sisters; only don’t use this freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but serve one another through love.”

The Lord gave us some helpful instructions on freedom and we are very much in need of them! May we set our gaze not on division and fighting, but on asking God how we can be a part of the solution - small, faithful acts of Spirit-led love every day to the people in our world. 

It is here in America where we can freely and confidently respond to Zion’s request to gather as a family in the living room to pray for the leg pains he has been having. We can bake muffins in our kitchens, leave surprises at someone’s doorstep, share a Bible verse with the grocery store employee, and worship on Sunday with friends.

These freedoms were purchased at a great cost, as many chose to lay down their lives in an ultimate act of love. May we remember. And may that remembering lead us right back to Galatians 5:13 and Jesus’ ultimate act of love. This holy inspiration is what we need to rise each day in humble gratitude for freedom in Christ to pour out, serve, and build His kingdom here on earth!

Happy Birthday America! 🥳

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❤️🤍💙Favorite day!💙🤍❤️

Galatians 5:13 says, “For you were called to be free, brothers and sisters; only don’t use this freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but serve one another through love.”

The Lord gave us some helpful instructions on freedom and we are very much in need of them! May we set our gaze not on division and fighting, but on asking God how we can be a part of the solution - small, faithful acts of Spirit-led love every day to the people in our world. 

It is here in America where we can freely and confidently respond to Zion’s request to gather as a family in the living room to pray for the leg pains he has been having. We can bake muffins in our kitchens, leave surprises at someone’s doorstep, share a Bible verse with the grocery store employee, and worship on Sunday with friends.

These freedoms were purchased at a great cost, as many chose to lay down their lives in an ultimate act of love. May we remember. And may that remembering lead us right back to Galatians 5:13 and Jesus’ ultimate act of love. This holy inspiration is what we need to rise each day in humble gratitude for freedom in Christ to pour out, serve, and build His kingdom here on earth!

Happy Birthday America! 🥳

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❤️🤍💙Favorite day!💙🤍❤️

Galatians 5:13 says, “For you were called to be free, brothers and sisters; only don’t use this freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but serve one another through love.”

The Lord gave us some helpful instructions on freedom and we are very much in need of them! May we set our gaze not on division and fighting, but on asking God how we can be a part of the solution - small, faithful acts of Spirit-led love every day to the people in our world. 

It is here in America where we can freely and confidently respond to Zion’s request to gather as a family in the living room to pray for the leg pains he has been having. We can bake muffins in our kitchens, leave surprises at someone’s doorstep, share a Bible verse with the grocery store employee, and worship on Sunday with friends.

These freedoms were purchased at a great cost, as many chose to lay down their lives in an ultimate act of love. May we remember. And may that remembering lead us right back to Galatians 5:13 and Jesus’ ultimate act of love. This holy inspiration is what we need to rise each day in humble gratitude for freedom in Christ to pour out, serve, and build His kingdom here on earth!

Happy Birthday America! 🥳

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❤️🤍💙Favorite day!💙🤍❤️

Galatians 5:13 says, “For you were called to be free, brothers and sisters; only don’t use this freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but serve one another through love.”

The Lord gave us some helpful instructions on freedom and we are very much in need of them! May we set our gaze not on division and fighting, but on asking God how we can be a part of the solution - small, faithful acts of Spirit-led love every day to the people in our world. 

It is here in America where we can freely and confidently respond to Zion’s request to gather as a family in the living room to pray for the leg pains he has been having. We can bake muffins in our kitchens, leave surprises at someone’s doorstep, share a Bible verse with the grocery store employee, and worship on Sunday with friends.

These freedoms were purchased at a great cost, as many chose to lay down their lives in an ultimate act of love. May we remember. And may that remembering lead us right back to Galatians 5:13 and Jesus’ ultimate act of love. This holy inspiration is what we need to rise each day in humble gratitude for freedom in Christ to pour out, serve, and build His kingdom here on earth!

Happy Birthday America! 🥳

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❤️🤍💙Favorite day!💙🤍❤️

Galatians 5:13 says, “For you were called to be free, brothers and sisters; only don’t use this freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but serve one another through love.”

The Lord gave us some helpful instructions on freedom and we are very much in need of them! May we set our gaze not on division and fighting, but on asking God how we can be a part of the solution - small, faithful acts of Spirit-led love every day to the people in our world. 

It is here in America where we can freely and confidently respond to Zion’s request to gather as a family in the living room to pray for the leg pains he has been having. We can bake muffins in our kitchens, leave surprises at someone’s doorstep, share a Bible verse with the grocery store employee, and worship on Sunday with friends.

These freedoms were purchased at a great cost, as many chose to lay down their lives in an ultimate act of love. May we remember. And may that remembering lead us right back to Galatians 5:13 and Jesus’ ultimate act of love. This holy inspiration is what we need to rise each day in humble gratitude for freedom in Christ to pour out, serve, and build His kingdom here on earth!

Happy Birthday America! 🥳

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❤️🤍💙Favorite day!💙🤍❤️

Galatians 5:13 says, “For you were called to be free, brothers and sisters; only don’t use this freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but serve one another through love.”

The Lord gave us some helpful instructions on freedom and we are very much in need of them! May we set our gaze not on division and fighting, but on asking God how we can be a part of the solution - small, faithful acts of Spirit-led love every day to the people in our world. 

It is here in America where we can freely and confidently respond to Zion’s request to gather as a family in the living room to pray for the leg pains he has been having. We can bake muffins in our kitchens, leave surprises at someone’s doorstep, share a Bible verse with the grocery store employee, and worship on Sunday with friends.

These freedoms were purchased at a great cost, as many chose to lay down their lives in an ultimate act of love. May we remember. And may that remembering lead us right back to Galatians 5:13 and Jesus’ ultimate act of love. This holy inspiration is what we need to rise each day in humble gratitude for freedom in Christ to pour out, serve, and build His kingdom here on earth!

Happy Birthday America! 🥳

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❤️🤍💙Favorite day!💙🤍❤️ Galatians 5:13 says, “For you were called to be free, brothers and sisters; only don’t use this freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but serve one another through love.” The Lord gave us some helpful instructions on freedom and we are very much in need of them! May we set our gaze not on division and fighting, but on asking God how we can be a part of the solution - small, faithful acts of Spirit-led love every day to the people in our world. It is here in America where we can freely and confidently respond to Zion’s request to gather as a family in the living room to pray for the leg pains he has been having. We can bake muffins in our kitchens, leave surprises at someone’s doorstep, share a Bible verse with the grocery store employee, and worship on Sunday with friends. These freedoms were purchased at a great cost, as many chose to lay down their lives in an ultimate act of love. May we remember. And may that remembering lead us right back to Galatians 5:13 and Jesus’ ultimate act of love. This holy inspiration is what we need to rise each day in humble gratitude for freedom in Christ to pour out, serve, and build His kingdom here on earth! Happy Birthday America! 🥳 🇺🇸🧨🌭🇺🇸🧨🌭
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🎉 NOAH is 16! 🎉

Writing this while you are playing a game of hockey with your little brothers in the living room - because you are awesome and love making your little brothers happy. You are commentating the entire game, complete with buzzer sound effects and crowd cheers. 🥅🏒📣

Moving to a new school this year was not easy. We had some hard times, some big disappointments, some dreams crushed… but you didn’t give up. You kept showing up, believing good is always on the way in God’s plans. And sure enough, you’ve made some new friends, discovered a new passion for running, gave it your all, and even rocked a mullet. 😅

You are strong, creative, full of integrity, purity, wit, fun, wisdom, care, responsibility, discernment, intelligence, and love. We could not be more proud of you!!! ❤️🧡💛

Happiest of birthdays, bruh! 😎
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🎉 NOAH is 16! 🎉 Writing this while you are playing a game of hockey with your little brothers in the living room - because you are awesome and love making your little brothers happy. You are commentating the entire game, complete with buzzer sound effects and crowd cheers. 🥅🏒📣 Moving to a new school this year was not easy. We had some hard times, some big disappointments, some dreams crushed… but you didn’t give up. You kept showing up, believing good is always on the way in God’s plans. And sure enough, you’ve made some new friends, discovered a new passion for running, gave it your all, and even rocked a mullet. 😅 You are strong, creative, full of integrity, purity, wit, fun, wisdom, care, responsibility, discernment, intelligence, and love. We could not be more proud of you!!! ❤️🧡💛 Happiest of birthdays, bruh! 😎
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Just really grateful that everyone is smiling! We love you, Hollywood Beach! ☀️🌊🌴
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Just really grateful that everyone is smiling! We love you, Hollywood Beach! ☀️🌊🌴
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This passage really encouraged me recently! It comes from Jeremiah 17:7-8. I’m drawn to passages that describe the fruit of a person who loves and trusts God. This is what we are offered every single day in Christ! But I definitely don’t *feel* fruitful, steady, and confident every single day! I am often tossed around by my circumstances, ruled by my emotions, distracted by worldly pleasures, and basically overthinking everything in the universe. Interesting that the verses just before it say, “Cursed is the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his strength…he shall not see when good comes…” Maybe we get so focused on what everyone around us has or is doing that we miss standing confident on all the good he is sending into our own lives. We grasp at “if onlys” and “what ifs” so regularly that we are paralyzed to see good or do any good for Him. Put your hope in God! Look at Him! Command your soul to remember. Stop scrolling. Look your people in the eye. Do something kind for someone! Choose to not be the main character! Tell the overthinking part of your brain to be quiet and thank God instead. Even when it is hard! Deep roots are never formed without some struggle. This is where we get to be blessed, sisters. Trusting in Jesus (even when it looks a little desperate and needy) will produce strong, fruitful, and confident women in the Lord! 💛🧡❤️💙🩵💚
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My parents are moving. 😢

The last 2 weeks have been so sweet. Just soaking up time together… in their home… for the last time. 

It’s weird to see everything empty, but if there’s one thing I have learned, it is that home is where your mom and dad are! It has little to do with spaces and decor and everything to do with hearts and spirits. 

May we all create homes of love and light and warmth. ✨It travels with you wherever you have to go.✨

I’m grateful they won’t be too far away. And they are already planning to come back for a visit in 2 weeks. 😂 

Love you so much, Mom and Dad. You are forever my home! ❤️‍🩹
My parents are moving. 😢

The last 2 weeks have been so sweet. Just soaking up time together… in their home… for the last time. 

It’s weird to see everything empty, but if there’s one thing I have learned, it is that home is where your mom and dad are! It has little to do with spaces and decor and everything to do with hearts and spirits. 

May we all create homes of love and light and warmth. ✨It travels with you wherever you have to go.✨

I’m grateful they won’t be too far away. And they are already planning to come back for a visit in 2 weeks. 😂 

Love you so much, Mom and Dad. You are forever my home! ❤️‍🩹
My parents are moving. 😢

The last 2 weeks have been so sweet. Just soaking up time together… in their home… for the last time. 

It’s weird to see everything empty, but if there’s one thing I have learned, it is that home is where your mom and dad are! It has little to do with spaces and decor and everything to do with hearts and spirits. 

May we all create homes of love and light and warmth. ✨It travels with you wherever you have to go.✨

I’m grateful they won’t be too far away. And they are already planning to come back for a visit in 2 weeks. 😂 

Love you so much, Mom and Dad. You are forever my home! ❤️‍🩹
My parents are moving. 😢

The last 2 weeks have been so sweet. Just soaking up time together… in their home… for the last time. 

It’s weird to see everything empty, but if there’s one thing I have learned, it is that home is where your mom and dad are! It has little to do with spaces and decor and everything to do with hearts and spirits. 

May we all create homes of love and light and warmth. ✨It travels with you wherever you have to go.✨

I’m grateful they won’t be too far away. And they are already planning to come back for a visit in 2 weeks. 😂 

Love you so much, Mom and Dad. You are forever my home! ❤️‍🩹
My parents are moving. 😢

The last 2 weeks have been so sweet. Just soaking up time together… in their home… for the last time. 

It’s weird to see everything empty, but if there’s one thing I have learned, it is that home is where your mom and dad are! It has little to do with spaces and decor and everything to do with hearts and spirits. 

May we all create homes of love and light and warmth. ✨It travels with you wherever you have to go.✨

I’m grateful they won’t be too far away. And they are already planning to come back for a visit in 2 weeks. 😂 

Love you so much, Mom and Dad. You are forever my home! ❤️‍🩹
My parents are moving. 😢

The last 2 weeks have been so sweet. Just soaking up time together… in their home… for the last time. 

It’s weird to see everything empty, but if there’s one thing I have learned, it is that home is where your mom and dad are! It has little to do with spaces and decor and everything to do with hearts and spirits. 

May we all create homes of love and light and warmth. ✨It travels with you wherever you have to go.✨

I’m grateful they won’t be too far away. And they are already planning to come back for a visit in 2 weeks. 😂 

Love you so much, Mom and Dad. You are forever my home! ❤️‍🩹
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My parents are moving. 😢 The last 2 weeks have been so sweet. Just soaking up time together… in their home… for the last time. It’s weird to see everything empty, but if there’s one thing I have learned, it is that home is where your mom and dad are! It has little to do with spaces and decor and everything to do with hearts and spirits. May we all create homes of love and light and warmth. ✨It travels with you wherever you have to go.✨ I’m grateful they won’t be too far away. And they are already planning to come back for a visit in 2 weeks. 😂 Love you so much, Mom and Dad. You are forever my home! ❤️‍🩹
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I don’t always share my fries when they ask. It’s been a long time since I’ve stuck a note in their lunch boxes. I handed over a load of stinky laundry that I let sit too long before moving to the dryer for them to put away because I didn’t have the energy to rewash it. I am not the best listener when I am stressed. I sometimes cry in front of them listening to worship on the way to work because I’m desperate and needy. I fuss about the level of mess in the house almost daily. 

I am not a perfect mom. Most days I’m tired and feel like I am failing. 

But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever!

If I had to stand on one thing in motherhood it would be that I am certainly not enough, but Jesus is.  He is filling in every gap. He is meeting every need I don’t. He is working and moving in spite of me. Praise God for that amazing grace! And He loves that I keep showing up and needing Him. He loves that I seek His face always. Even when I’m being fussy and wrestling with the parts of me that are selfish and wanting.

Because God is my shepherd - I won’t be wanting. I won’t be wanting to have the perfect home or perfect circumstances. May the Lord find me wanting and hungry for more of Him in my mothering. I hope they will see that hunger more than my hunger for fries. And I pray they will learn to hunger for Him, too. 

**Only He can satisfy.**

Happy Mother’s Day, dear ones! God is enough for you! 💝
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I don’t always share my fries when they ask. It’s been a long time since I’ve stuck a note in their lunch boxes. I handed over a load of stinky laundry that I let sit too long before moving to the dryer for them to put away because I didn’t have the energy to rewash it. I am not the best listener when I am stressed. I sometimes cry in front of them listening to worship on the way to work because I’m desperate and needy. I fuss about the level of mess in the house almost daily. I am not a perfect mom. Most days I’m tired and feel like I am failing. But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever! If I had to stand on one thing in motherhood it would be that I am certainly not enough, but Jesus is. He is filling in every gap. He is meeting every need I don’t. He is working and moving in spite of me. Praise God for that amazing grace! And He loves that I keep showing up and needing Him. He loves that I seek His face always. Even when I’m being fussy and wrestling with the parts of me that are selfish and wanting. Because God is my shepherd - I won’t be wanting. I won’t be wanting to have the perfect home or perfect circumstances. May the Lord find me wanting and hungry for more of Him in my mothering. I hope they will see that hunger more than my hunger for fries. And I pray they will learn to hunger for Him, too. **Only He can satisfy.** Happy Mother’s Day, dear ones! God is enough for you! 💝
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✝️💐HAPPY EASTER💐✝️

Easter 2025 Thoughts >>

Been off of social media for Lent and it’s been amazing. Never underestimate the power of a good fast. There is fullness of the Lord to be had! 🙌🏻

This morning we woke up early for Easter service rehearsal. But one kiddo wouldn’t get out of bed, one kiddo was crying about having to wear a collared shirt, one experimented with some Easter basket goodies in the bathroom without my knowledge and there was a strange purple substance all over everything just as we really needed to get out the door, and one was dealing with an upset stomach the whole drive to church.

Meanwhile I’m yelling at everyone to JUST BE HAPPY BECAUSE JESUS IS RISEN!!!!!

I wish it hadn’t taken me this long in motherhood to learn that the chaos and mess and poop emergencies are the real stuff of life. You can wallow in the badness of it all on such a special morning, or you can remember that all the crazy is really why He came to do what He did. To offer PEACE in the chaos, JOY in the mess, a steady heart when someone’s about to have an accident in the car in their Easter outfit (that they hate anyways). 

Joy comes in the morning, friends, and joy comes in the MOMENT. He died and rose again to make sure of it.

God bless you! ✝️💐🙌🏻😁
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✝️💐HAPPY EASTER💐✝️ Easter 2025 Thoughts >> Been off of social media for Lent and it’s been amazing. Never underestimate the power of a good fast. There is fullness of the Lord to be had! 🙌🏻 This morning we woke up early for Easter service rehearsal. But one kiddo wouldn’t get out of bed, one kiddo was crying about having to wear a collared shirt, one experimented with some Easter basket goodies in the bathroom without my knowledge and there was a strange purple substance all over everything just as we really needed to get out the door, and one was dealing with an upset stomach the whole drive to church. Meanwhile I’m yelling at everyone to JUST BE HAPPY BECAUSE JESUS IS RISEN!!!!! I wish it hadn’t taken me this long in motherhood to learn that the chaos and mess and poop emergencies are the real stuff of life. You can wallow in the badness of it all on such a special morning, or you can remember that all the crazy is really why He came to do what He did. To offer PEACE in the chaos, JOY in the mess, a steady heart when someone’s about to have an accident in the car in their Easter outfit (that they hate anyways). Joy comes in the morning, friends, and joy comes in the MOMENT. He died and rose again to make sure of it. God bless you! ✝️💐🙌🏻😁
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Woohoo! 🥳 The kids are at Grammie’s and we went to a wedding! Got to get dressed up, see Ryan rock it as the “professional officiant” (this is what the wedding coordinator called him), eat a free steak, and even dance a little! 💃🏼🪩

My favorite thing that Ryan said during the ceremony was that God made Adam wait for Eve. He paraded all the Mr. and Mrs. animals in front of him long enough until Adam’s longing matched God’s good gift. The timing was then right, Adam was ready to fully appreciate and treasure his Mrs. “Man”.

To be honest, I almost didn’t attend the wedding with Ryan! I wasn’t feeling great and the idea of being home without kids all day to catch up on cleaning and laundry was pretty appealing. But the little nudge in me said DO NOT MISS THIS. I wanted to hear Ryan’s message and watch him lead this precious couple’s ceremony. I knew it was important to him that I be there. So because I treasure him, I went.

And I wasn’t the only one treasuring today! Ryan thanked me for coming with him, he danced with me even though I knew he would rather die than be on the dance floor, and he let me run into the store on the way home to end the day with some chocolate.

So here’s to treasuring one another - looking first to your spouse’s interests before your own, being their biggest fan, and telling them they look super hot in the fancy suit.

I mean, after all, he is a professional. 😁
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Woohoo! 🥳 The kids are at Grammie’s and we went to a wedding! Got to get dressed up, see Ryan rock it as the “professional officiant” (this is what the wedding coordinator called him), eat a free steak, and even dance a little! 💃🏼🪩 My favorite thing that Ryan said during the ceremony was that God made Adam wait for Eve. He paraded all the Mr. and Mrs. animals in front of him long enough until Adam’s longing matched God’s good gift. The timing was then right, Adam was ready to fully appreciate and treasure his Mrs. “Man”. To be honest, I almost didn’t attend the wedding with Ryan! I wasn’t feeling great and the idea of being home without kids all day to catch up on cleaning and laundry was pretty appealing. But the little nudge in me said DO NOT MISS THIS. I wanted to hear Ryan’s message and watch him lead this precious couple’s ceremony. I knew it was important to him that I be there. So because I treasure him, I went. And I wasn’t the only one treasuring today! Ryan thanked me for coming with him, he danced with me even though I knew he would rather die than be on the dance floor, and he let me run into the store on the way home to end the day with some chocolate. So here’s to treasuring one another - looking first to your spouse’s interests before your own, being their biggest fan, and telling them they look super hot in the fancy suit. I mean, after all, he is a professional. 😁
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🥳This is 42!!!🥳 I got to sleep in, workout, take a shower, AND go grocery shopping alone all in this one day! It’s like the planets aligned! Oh wait - they actually did today! 😂✨🙌🏻

Grateful for a precious village of friends and family (that’s you all) who remind me of what’s right and true on this journey of obedience to Jesus. One doesn’t have to sleep in, workout or have a deliciously absurd amount of sweet potato fries 🙋🏻‍♀️🙈 for dinner to live life to the fullest in Christ. He is enough and He is good and I’m so thankful for another year to serve Him!

God loves you! 🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙

“I will bless the  Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips. I will boast in the  Lord; the humble will hear and be glad. Proclaim the Lord’s greatness with me; let us exalt his name together.  I sought the Lord, and he answered me and rescued me from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant with joy; their faces will never be ashamed. ”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭34‬:‭1‬-‭5‬ ‭CSB‬‬

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🥳This is 42!!!🥳 I got to sleep in, workout, take a shower, AND go grocery shopping alone all in this one day! It’s like the planets aligned! Oh wait - they actually did today! 😂✨🙌🏻 Grateful for a precious village of friends and family (that’s you all) who remind me of what’s right and true on this journey of obedience to Jesus. One doesn’t have to sleep in, workout or have a deliciously absurd amount of sweet potato fries 🙋🏻‍♀️🙈 for dinner to live life to the fullest in Christ. He is enough and He is good and I’m so thankful for another year to serve Him! God loves you! 🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙 “I will bless the  Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips. I will boast in the  Lord; the humble will hear and be glad. Proclaim the Lord’s greatness with me; let us exalt his name together.  I sought the Lord, and he answered me and rescued me from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant with joy; their faces will never be ashamed. ” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭34‬:‭1‬-‭5‬ ‭CSB‬‬ 🎉🎂🥳🎈🎊🎁🦄🧚‍♀️✨
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