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]

31 Ways to Embrace Lopsided Living {coming October 2016}

I can't believe it's almost October. Like seriously ... this year is flying by. October is, however, my favorite month. At some point in October it will FINALLY start cooling off here in north Alabama. My birthday is in October. And, in October that gorgeous pear tree in our neighborhood has leaves that turn the most amazing yellow. Seriously, it's stunning. I also love October because it's when #write31days happens. Every day for the whole month I will write here on the blog. I first ... [Read More]