Tag: <span>faith</span>

Promise of {Hope}

I'm cheating a little with today's challenge. This is a throwback to my very favorite story of hope. At a time in our life when I had no idea where…

{belong}

Recently I had a chat with my 9-year-old about 4th grade girl recess drama...who plays with who, who sits by who, who is first friends or best friends with who,…

This is my {Story}, This is my Song

There's something pure to me about a hymn. I grew up in church and had most of the well-known hymns memorized as a child. I can still hear the voices…

Book Review – Made Like Martha: Sabbath Rest for Those Who Get Things Done, Guest Post by Katie M. Reid

Made Like Martha Review & Give-Away Hopefully you've all viewed my recent Facebook posts from my friend Katie's new book, Made Like Martha: Good News for the Woman Who Gets Things…

Love with Two Hands

Finally. It’s just after dinner and I have a moment to sit down but not at the counter, or my desk, or the toy car-covered living room floor, or the…

When in Doubt…

Today, I read the story of Thomas in John 20. You're likely familiar with "Doubting Thomas", a disciple of Jesus, who said that he wouldn't believe Jesus had risen from…

Little Red Wagon

A wise friend shared a story with me years ago that really stuck. I'm sure you've experienced that too. For one reason or another you just relate to it and…

Stop the Spinning: Simplify

My word this year is - simplify. Isn't it great? To me it sounds refreshing and clean, and freeing; like that time you washed, dried, folded, and put away all…

Thirty Days of Thankful…Wait for It

So, like a couple of million other people, I decided to tackle the month of November with the slightly-cliche Thirty Days of Thankful. I'm so glad I did! It is…

Imma Fight Him

When pain and anger run so deep our human reactions are sometimes violent. Good news…we get to choose how we put those feelings into action – it doesn’t have to…

Misty Oerther

Hi! I’m Misty. I’m a faith-driven wife, mom, lover of travel (a planner of vacations), and a passionate educator. I want to share all of the things I know and love with you because I believe in making life easier, happier, and way more fun usually with a side of sass. I also believe in being comforted when it isn’t. I know some things about faith, family, travel, and education so if you are seeking a resource from a someone who has tried all the things (with both success and failure)…I’m your girl.