We are works in process {and that’s okay!}

Today I want to share a verse I've found encouraging in my Lopsided Living journey. AND I AM SURE OF THIS, THAT HE WHO BEGAN A GOOD WORK IN YOU WILL BRING IT TO COMPLETION IN THE DAY OF CHRIST JESUS. PHILIPPIANS 1:6 Philippians is probably my favorite book of the Bible. Paul's four-chapter letter to the church at Philippi is full of vital truth for us as believers.  And I love that he begins here, with this statement of two things: God is doing a good work in the lives of His children. ... [Read More]

Listen Well

Welcome to Day 7 of 31 Simple Ways to Embrace Lopsided Living! Can you believe we are wrapping up our first week? It's been fun to see all the tweets and IG posts and FB shares of Lopsided Living truths. This is something near and dear to me and to have a community of women embrace it alongside me is a gift! Wednesday I was talking to a friend about where life has us these days. Her girls are all grown and she is learning the joy of the empty nest season of life. As I listened to her share ... [Read More]

Learn Contentment

Welcome to Day 6 of 31 Simple Ways to Embrace Lopsided Living! We've covered some pretty big topics so far: keeping God foremost in our hearts understanding the value of rest using our time wisely Not one of these is mastered in a day. Learning to practice lopsided living takes time and effort. And, there are going to be times when it is just plain hard. Lopsided living is counter-cultural. It takes accepted ideas in our society (and even in our churches) and turns them on their heads. ... [Read More]

Locate and Use Pockets of Time Wisely

Welcome to Day 5 of 31 Simple Ways to Embrace Lopsided Living! Wow, y'all! I've been overwhelmed by the response to the first four days of this series. Thank you so much for all the shares on social media! I've been super encouraged by the way these simple ideas are resonating with so many women in so many different seasons of life. So, thank you! Very, very much. Today's topic is one of my favorites. This is the life hack I have used most successfully to accomplish major goals in several ... [Read More]

Lopsided Living Allows Us to Live at Rest

Welcome to day 4 of 31 Simple Ways to Embrace Lopsided Living! I hope today finds you well rested. Yesterday was my 45th birthday so Scott and I spent the afternoon together and then he grilled the most amazing chicken and pork loin for all three of us for dinner. I always make a pumpkin pie for my birthday and last night I made homemade cinnamon whipping cream to go with it. Delish!! I tell you all of that to say this: I had A TON of stuff that needed to get done yesterday. My book ... [Read More]

Lopsided Living Requires Loving God Most

WELCOME TO DAY THREE OF 31 SIMPLE WAYS TO EMBRACE LOPSIDED LIVING! I'm sure today's post seems like a no brainer. But here's the thing ... we KNOW we need to love God most but how to do it when our calendars and schedules are overflowing. Think about your everyday life. What are the challenges you face in having a consistent quiet time? What are the struggles you have with maintaining a heart that loves the way Christ did? Here are a few of the ways I can get sidetracked from loving God ... [Read More]