The Right Kind of Work: A Tribute to Hardworking Moms
There’s a special kind of work that only a mother knows—one that’s rarely acknowledged but always essential. It’s the work that starts before the sun rises and doesn’t end until the house is quiet, often long after the kids have fallen asleep. For many of us, that work takes place on the ranch, the farm, or at home, but no matter where it happens, it’s a labor of love, grit, and grace.
Behind the Brand
The Cross Spears brand has been part of my family for four generations, symbolizing more than cattle—it represents our story, our faith, and the grit it takes to live this life. It’s a reminder that our agricultural heritage is about more than land; it’s about the values we carry forward.
Are You Ready for Easter?
While standing in the checkout line, a lady asked my son, “Are you ready for Easter? What is the Easter Bunny going to bring you?” He just stared at her—completely blank. I could tell he was genuinely confused, thinking, “The Easter Bunny is supposed to bring me something?” It struck me —have we made so much room for the Easter Bunny that we’ve crowded out the cross? In all the excitement of eggs and candy, we tend to lose focus on the real reason we celebrate: the greatest act of love of all time.
Redefine Success: Embrace the Process
Success rarely follows a straight path—it is through the twists and turns that God refines us and prepares us for what is ahead. Maybe what feels like a setback in your life is actually the groundwork for something greater. Stay faithful, keep showing up, and trust that God is leading you to exactly where you need to be.
Restless for a Reason: When God Calls You to Let Go
There’s a kind of restlessness that won’t leave you alone—I tried to shake it off, convinced I just needed a vacation, a fresh challenge, maybe a stronger cup of coffee. But deep down, I knew better. God was nudging me toward something different, and no amount of planning was going to change that. It took an unexpected hospital stay, a premature birth, and a moment of undeniable clarity to finally surrender. Turns out, when God wants you to let go, He has a way of making sure you get the message.
Redefine Success: What I Wish I Knew at 17
When I was 17, I thought success looked like a college degree, a corner office, and a hefty paycheck. Now, at 37, success is keeping the kids alive, drinking coffee before it gets cold, and navigating Legos like they’re landmines. If I could go back, I’d tell my younger self not to take herself so seriously. A college degree won’t define you, your job isn’t who you are, and nothing is more fulfilling than being a devoted wife and mother.
Reap What You Sow
On the farm, it’s clear that the harvest depends on the effort put into planting and caring for the crop. 🌾 The same is true in life—what’s sown in relationships, work, and faith will ultimately determine the harvest.
Marriage: Fairy Tales Forgot the Fine Print
Marriage isn’t the fairy tale Disney promised. After 12 years with my husband, Tyson, I’ve realized love isn’t about perfect endings—it’s about grace, sacrifice, and putting Christ at the center. Want to know what marriage looks like when we follow God’s blueprint? Click to read more. ❤️💍
The Day I Discovered the True Meaning of Strength in Weakness
When I prayed for God to help me understand 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, I was hoping for some quiet reflection time, maybe a fresh perspective over a cup of coffee—not a medical crisis, a career upheaval, and a total rewrite of my life plan. But God, in His wisdom (and divine sense of humor), knew that the only way I’d truly grasp His power in my weakness was to walk through a season where I had nothing left but Him.
Now, when I ask God to help me understand Scripture, I always add, “But please, Lord, nothing too dramatic this time.”
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