the rest & play journal
There’s more to Rest & Play than the days we spend away together.
Here, you’ll meet the women who’ve gathered around our tables, peek inside our getaways from castle to coast, and find encouragement to make room for what fills you up: faith, friendship, creativity, and a little more fun.
Pour your coffee and stay a little while. I’m really glad you’re here.
welcome, friend!
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I don’t often write about things that can feel “too political” or polarizing, but this week I can’t stay silent. Something shifted. It started with a video I unexpectedly came across on Facebook (one I will never unsee), and it’s left me reflecting on conviction, conversation, and the way one life lived boldly can leave […]
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With the upcoming holiday, I’ve found myself riding the wave of emotions…from surviving to thriving… and reeling in the disappointment I feel that life isn’t quite looking how I hoped it would. In one week alone, we’ve battle Hand, Foot, and Mouth (with 5 nights of sleeping in the living room), the last of the […]
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“Delayed obedience is disobedience.” I can hear the words replay just as clearly as if they were spoken a moment ago and not well over 15 years prior to me writing this. It was one of those moments that seems to etch itself into your very being, even without you fully understanding its importance and […]
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“Get me, mama!” The pitter patter of sweet little feet has grown into the thundering stomps of a rambunctious six year old daring me and his daddy to try to catch him as he races down the long hall, around the kitchen island, and into the living room. Did I mention it’s usually accompanied by […]
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“Maybe God is just showing me that I need to cling to what He’s shown me – what He’s called me to – and just OWN it. What if He’s just waiting on my obedience?” Even hearing the words come out of my mouth made me feel determined and anxious all at once. Sometimes the […]
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I have a confession… I’m not perfect. I know, it’s probably super shocking, right? *insert eye roll emoji here* You see, I’ve always been somewhat of a perfectionist. The first time I really knew that label applied to me was in 4th or 5th grade, when we had to write our standard info at the […]
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I’ve never considered myself to be very smart when it comes to theology or theological concepts. It takes me a little while to grasp the deeper teachings and concepts – especially when it’s taught or presented in a way that’s straight-forward, practical, and bland. However, when the same information is presented as a story, now […]
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A whole, entire decade has passed since we said “I do.” Did you hear that? A decade! Don’t get me wrong, I know there are far more couples who have celebrated greater anniversary milestones than us, but 10 years is most certainly something to celebrate! It seems so crazy that we’ve been married for ten whole […]
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“During Christmastime, I always think of and miss my grandpa a little more than usual. He LOVED Christmas & always made fudge, his famous ham, and went all-out decorating. He was convinced his voice was identical to Bing Crosby or Dean Martin and any time I hear White Christmas, I’m five years old, riding on […]
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It’s all too easy to get discouraged when you’re trying something new, isn’t it? What if they don’t like it? What if it doesn’t make sense? What if I’m alone? What if I fail? If you’re like me, I tend to only try new things if I know I’ll be good at it. […]
