Finding Beauty in Life’s Messes (and Our Muddy Camping Trip)
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Finding Beauty in Life’s Messes (and Our Muddy Camping Trip)

My husband recently reserved a campsite in a nearby state park to take our daughters, ages three and five, on their inaugural camping adventure. As we headed out in his truck that weekend, loaded with all our gear and food for a cookout, I knew a lot of rain was in the forecast. Even so,…

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Meet Amanda Smith: Texas Strong Woman of the Month

October’s Texas Strong Woman of the Month–Amanda Smith, DVM–is probably the one I’ve known the longest of any I’ve featured, since she was in veterinary school and dating one of my husband’s close friends, who is now her husband. Over the last 8 years, I have watched this beautiful and courageous woman become a dedicated…

church of the small things
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11 Favorite Quotes from ‘Church of the Small Things’ by Melanie Shankle

I am blessed to be a part of the launch team for Church of the Small Things by Melanie Shankle. Texas Aggie and San Antonio girl Melanie Shankle’s fourth book takes us through her heartfelt and hilarious worldview. She covers topics like marriage, motherhood, friendship, sisterhood, writing, and the church. (Side note: San Antonio painter Heather…

Brandy Alexander TexasStrong Woman of the Month
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Meet Brandy Alexander: Texas Strong Woman of the Month

I am pleased to introduce you to the Texas Strong Woman of the Month–veteran, firefighter wife, mom, business owner, and one of my best friends–Brandy Alexander. Meet Brandy Alexander Although she was born in Fort Worth, Brandy spent her middle school and high school years in central Illinois before joining the Army. She left for…

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Meet Alyssa DeLosSantos: Texas Strong Woman of the Month

This month’s Texas Strong Woman of the Month is incredible wife, mom, writer, speaker, friend, and Bible teacher Alyssa DeLosSantos. I’ve known Alyssa for about two years now, online and in person, and I am constantly inspired and refreshed by her honesty, wisdom, kindness, and humility. Meet Alyssa DeLosSantos Alyssa is our first ever non-native…