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AS 2025 BEGINS…
As 2025 begins, I’ve been asking God what He wants me to focus on this year. I want to sit down and set goals—physically, financially, and spiritually—but every time I try, I go blank!
Quiet Time with the Lord
Why is having a quiet time with the Lord so hard? If you know anything about me recently, you know exercise has been very healing for me and I rarely miss a day! Today, as I was praying I felt the Lord gently remind me that I always make time for exercise but not intimate time with Him.
Broken Hope
When I heard the two words "Broken Hope" recently it resonated with my heart. I am a naturally optimistic person and being a believer in Jesus Christ has always given me hope, even in the dark places. The last two years have been very difficult as I walked my momma through her cancer journey and held her hand as she went on to be with Jesus on January 26th.
We Need Each Other
Hi, Beautifully Designed ladies! I wanted to thank each of you for your prayers and support for my momma and family for the last 2 years. I was shocked when God started this ministry and brought thousands and thousands of women to this group. I remember calling momma and telling her she had to help me because I didn’t know what I was doing.
Seasons Change
Can we talk about seasons? First of all, East TN is finally feeling like fall which is my favorite season. I look forward to the cool weather, pretty leaves, and football and chili weekends! I struggle sometimes in summer because I love fall so much. I am more motivated and happy when temperatures are 70 degrees.
Focus 14: 14 Days of Focus
Are you ready to go on a 14-day adventure with me? The last year I have been going through a suffering season that has my anxiety high and motivation low. In March I finally made a decision to join a gym and stop living off of carbs and caffeine. I am feeling much better physically and even mentally!!
Faith in the Fire
Happy New Year! I am so excited to begin another year with each of you in our Beautifully Designed community. So much has happened since God brought all of us together over 6 years ago! We have been able to have over 35 Bible studies, 8 women's events, a podcast, 3 books, and I have had such great opportunities to travel and share at so many of your women's events.
Flourishing Faith Week 16: Come What May
Life has been so busy over here at the Shepherd house. We are finishing 2 baseball seasons, my youngest is graduating Elementary school, and my oldest is almost 13 (enough said). My husband, Ryan, and I are getting food to take to school, running to baseball games, working, laundry (well my boys may have run out of underwear this week), and trying to check off everything in our calendars.
