Category: Uncategorized
-
Children are a blessing, not a burden
When Lucas and I got married, there were a few important details on which we were both immovable regarding our wedding. We wanted good food and dancing, and we wanted kids to be at the wedding. Many of our friends have a lot of kids, so it easily added 60 to 70 people to our…
-
An open letter to my friends who have walked away from the Lord
Dear friends, It may have been weeks or months or even years since we’ve spoken. Social media makes us feel as though we are “connected” but we all know the only true way to connect with someone is by sitting down face to face. I’m writing to you because I think of you often. I…
-
Is it better to be married or single?
I am extremely passionate about family, about God’s heart for people, and about reclaiming the simple and yet radical mandates Jesus gave us in scripture. Marriage and family are under immense attack right now, which makes me think they must be really, really, important. So is marriage more important than being single? Can we accomplish…
-
Reflecting on 7 months married, and why biblical marriage is so important
We joke that it feels like we’ve been married for years, but then you think we would he better at it by now. Reflecting on our just over half a year as one, I’m laughing and thinking about how wonderful marriage is and how ridiculous I am a lot of the time. I kind of…
-
In Statues We Trust
Last year, I visited Washington, DC for the first time. It was incredible to see so many pieces of American history. We truly live in a unique country and I was moved as I surveyed the Lincoln Memorial, the White House, and so many other parts of our collective history. It’s almost painful to see…
-
On Mother’s Day: a story I hadn’t planned to share
I never planned to share this story publicly. But, considering present circumstances, I wanted to write in the hopes that you may be encouraged and see that I offer this message of positivity and joy not as a platitude, but as a truth to cling to in the darkest night. About a month after our…
-
Too Much Information
There is a resounding sentiment right now. It is that we need to “stay informed.” I disagree with it almost vehemently, but then what else is new. It seems as though I am usually at odds with popular schools of thought. A few weeks ago, after all this craziness took flight, I was, like many…
-
On Being a Homemaker
Today marks the beginning of my fourth month in a totally new career: being a wife and homemaker! And let me just say, it’s my favorite job yet. Lucas and I extensively discussed what I would do after we got married and we had several goals in mind. I was working two very stressful jobs…
-
The one thing that hasn’t been canceled in 2020
I’m so thankful today. Thankful for my husband, my home, food in my refrigerator and a beautiful sunshine outside to enjoy. Along with most of you, I’m processing the unfolding events in our world. All I can say is what a time to be alive. We live in interesting times and I personally believe we…
-
When things aren’t going the way you want them to
I’ve been doing a lot of reminiscing lately. Now that I’m married it feels like I’ve been married forever and it’s hard to imagine life before my darling husband. Nonetheless, we both lived a lot of life before each other, and all seasons of life have purpose. I remember many people telling me, “once you…
Sarah D. Shearer 