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When the Advice We Give Is the Advice We Need

I was thinking recently about the kind of advice I would give another mom who was trying to grow something. Maybe she’s starting a blog like I did.Maybe she’s building a small business.Maybe she’s working toward a dream that feels important but is growing slower than she hoped. I know exactly what I would tell…

Wooden staircase with the first steps visible leading into fog, symbolizing trusting God and obedience even when the path ahead is unclear.

When Obedience Feels Hard

I wish I could tell you obedience comes easily to me.It doesn’t. I’m a clarity-before-commitment kind of person. I like spreadsheets, plans, forecasts, and clearly labeled categories. I like knowing where something is going before I fully step into it. I’m the one who Googles the volleyball tournament location days in advance to check parking…

Cherry blossom tree in full bloom standing alone in an open field at sunrise, symbolizing spiritual growth and patience in the process.

Patience in the Process: Building Your Legacy Through Life’s Tests

When I started Mom Leaves A Legacy back in March, I thought I was building a finance blog. I had ideas.I had plans.I had structure. What I didn’t have… was growth. It didn’t take off the way I expected. It didn’t move quickly. It didn’t feel easy. And if I’m honest, there were days I…