God

May 31, 2013

Imagine (FMF #41)

Wow, it’s been eight weeks since I’ve done a Five Minute Friday. I don’t even know what to say, I’m so disgusted with myself! So here goes, I’m back in the mix. Hope y’all will welcome me back with open arms! I link up with Lisa-Jo on Fridays for a writing flash mob…throwing caution to Continue reading

Five Minute Fridays

be, freedom, God, imagine, Jesus, possibilities, writing
May 28, 2013

week 1: birthing (metamorphosis: embracing a life of becoming)

(I am so excited to begin this journey toward discovering a life of becoming with you. Be sure to check out last week’s introduction to this new series if you missed it!) Metamorphosis: change of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means; a striking alteration in appearance, character, or circumstances. Butterflies undergo what is Continue reading

Metamorphosis, Writing

birthing, butterfly, butterfly life cycle, calling, God, Jesus, metamorphosis, transformation, writing
May 20, 2013

metamorphosis: embracing a life of becoming (introduction)

It feels like it has taken me a lifetime to get here. These words and this message and this timing — I’ve hidden from it for a long time. Somehow, I have believed that keeping this secret will protect it…when in reality, it’s just kept me from doing the actual work of writing it. Because Continue reading

Metamorphosis, Writing

butterfly, calling, God, Jesus, metamorphosis, transformation, writing
May 15, 2013

on coming out of hiding

I’ve come back here, to this place, many times over the past few weeks. And I’ve sat and stared at a blank screen and felt a complete range of emotions. Exhausted, overwhelmed, frustrated, bored, lonely, fruitless. I thought my little break was a chance to take a breather from the chaos of the striving and Continue reading

Pondering

butterfly, failing, fear, flying, God, Hiding, Jesus, transforming, writing
April 25, 2013

The Big Marriage Podcast – Theirs

Last week, I had the amazing pleasure of doing a “hers” taping about marriage on my husbands weekly podcast. And this week, we got to wrap up the series by doing a podcast together. It. Was. So. Fun. What’s hilarious about doing a podcast with your spouse is the non-verbal communication that happens during taping. Continue reading

Marriage, Podcast

communication, God, husband, Jesus, marriage, podcast, The Big Life, wife, writing

About Me

Monica is a writer and podcaster in metro Atlanta. Originally from the Pacific Northwest, she cheerfully relies on coffee to even be able to see her phone clearly while playing her morning solitaire game.

Monica has been married to Greg for 22 years, and has a daughter in college and son in high school. She enjoys coffee, reading, coffee, writing, coffee and spending quality time with her family while drinking coffee. She does not enjoy meal planning, cooking, or most domestic activities.

Monica has been published in Today’s Christian Woman magazine and written at (in)courage.me. She is also the co-founder of Be Still Be Free, a podcast of real conversations rooted in truth.

God

Imagine (FMF #41)

week 1: birthing (metamorphosis: embracing a life of becoming)

metamorphosis: embracing a life of becoming (introduction)

on coming out of hiding

The Big Marriage Podcast – Theirs