This is a guest post by Elizabeth for our Love in the Real World Series. Learn more about Elizabeth at whatmamaknows.com. When I first became a mom, I was shocked at how physical my life had become. First of all, pregnancy. It’s amazing, miraculous. Hormonal. Uncomfortable. Labor, birth, recovery… Yep, very physical situations.  I’ve never been very good at accepting physical limitations and pregnancy was no different.  There was one memorable trip to Ikea (with my ... View Post

This is a guest post by Vicki for our Love in the Real World Series. Learn more about Vicki at gracefilledgirl.com. Her smile grew as I shared my mishap with the recipe. I had used a tablespoon of salt instead of a teaspoon. We laughed till we cried knowing that laughter is good medicine and friendship is a gift. Our camaraderie was forged in common experiences and similar understandings. Life is tolerable when you have even one good friend. But what if I were to tell you that my ... View Post

This is a guest post by Tarah-Lynn for our Love in the Real World Series. Learn more about Tarah-Lynn at adornedinarmor.com. I celebrated my 24th birthday last week and man, I feel so free! I’m so liberated by what God has graced me with and what He saw fit to take away. I have only grown stronger in knowing who I am and who I am called to be: a bold daughter of the King whose life reflects His light. Ever since I was a little girl, my mom always made sure I knew who I was. She taught ... View Post

This is a guest post by Jennifer for our Love in the Real World Series. Learn more about Jennifer at intentionaltraditions.com. How do you escape, recharge and remember who you are, even if only for an hour and a half? As a busy parent, I know that it’s good for me to get out of the house and spend time reflecting on life, reading, journaling and praying. It’s the most helpful, authentic “self-care” that I need because I am drawing away to let the Lord attend to my needs. And He ... View Post

This is a guest post by Gretchen for our Love in the Real World Series. Learn more about Gretchen at gretchenfleming.com. tes The Relief and Challenge Some aspects of our personality are ingrained. As a southern, Christian woman, people-pleasing is second nature to me. It is part of the culture I know well. But I have found an interesting realization as I have studied Jesus. One thing He was NOT was a people-pleaser. He loved people too much for that. One Sabbath, when Jesus went ... View Post

This is a guest post by Apryl for our Love in the Real World Series. Learn more about Apryl at moneywisesteward.com. My husband and I have been married for 16 years. It hasn’t been easy. We didn’t go into our marriage with a Christ-Centered marriage in mind. Neither one of us were walking with the Lord when we got married. My husband was a backslidden Christian and I never had a personal relationship with Christ. It’s amazing to look back and see that God had a ... View Post