New Year

New Year

And just like that, we said goodbye to 2018! Instagram, Facebook and blogs are filled with recaps, Best Nine and people's "word" of the year. If you aren't familiar with this, you choose one word to be your focus throughout the year. Inspiring, broad words are the best. Purpose, abundance, gratitude, presence - all thought-provoking, [...]

Trust + Remember

Trust + Remember

The feeling of sitting in your car, staring out the windshield and not knowing what life decision to make. It's a recurring scene of this season of life. Note: I do all my best thinking driving. Maybe yours is working out or in the silence of 3 a.m. "You know, these years are the foundation [...]

Grace Upon Grace

Grace Upon Grace

In the world of Christian self-help books, blogs and relationship articles, you will most definitely run across your love languages. This isn't a new topic, but if you haven't taken it recently, you will find the link here. It helps you understand your feelings and process how you receive and give affirmation. Sure, obviously you [...]

Bitterness

Bitterness

Bitterness Hey, guess what? We all deal with this one. Personality tests really seem to be trending. After seeing multiple posts, I decided to retake the Myers Briggs test. Life has a way of changing us, you know? I am an ESFJ -A. Any fellow ESFJ’s out there?! We are all human and we all [...]

Fresh 365

Fresh 365

Thank you for taking time to follow Embracing the Journey. Your countless messages, comments and likes have meant so incredibly much! I am humbled to have this opportunity to share a little of my life with you. You were there through some of the most memorable moments and you journeyed with me through some of [...]

Jump Start

Jump Start

Image credit: Pinterest We went out of town a few days ago and there is something about getting away that refreshes my perspective on life. Yes, the destination is nice, but I always look forward to the road trip part of it. Something about seeing the country, the open fields, the rolling hills, the breath [...]

A New Thing

A New Thing

I really love August. Maybe because it's one step closer to autumn. The rich fall leaves, crisp air and sweater weather are just a few reasons why this is my favorite time of year! There is an excited expectation and everyone seems to feel it. People come together for family gatherings, sporting events or simply [...]