writing

June 26, 2013

These Moments

When my kids make my heart leap and their laughter fills my soul and I suddenly realize I am so incredibly blessed. When my husband has a hard day and God gives me peace and shows me how to pray. When I look in the mirror and am satisfied with who I see, instead of Continue reading

Musings, Uncategorized

be, be still, God, Jesus, life, motherhood, parenthood, writing
June 24, 2013

week 4: crawling, part 2 (metamorphosis: embracing a life of becoming)

I’m sorry I didn’t post last week. I was at the beach and was so caught up in fun and sun and family quality time…I decided to throw some grace at my feet and take time off (albeit unannounced time off). It was just what my soul needed. Thank you for understanding! If you’re new Continue reading

Metamorphosis, Writing

butterfly, butterfly life cycle, crawling, God, Jesus, metamorphosis, sin, transformation, writing
June 20, 2013

Thanksday #86

I’m at the beach. Actually, this is my 11th day at the beach. So I think you already know what my thankfuls for this week are going to be. But as we wrap up our time here and prepare for just one last full day of fun, I have been reflecting and thinking over all Continue reading

Giving thanks

beach, bike riding, dry shampoo, Fresh Prince of Bel Air, God, Jesus, laughter, summer vacation, writing
June 15, 2013

Listen (FMF #42)

I link up with Lisa-Jo on Fridays for a writing flash mob…throwing caution to the wind and gathering to share what a few minutes of free writing can buy. (And yes, it’s Saturday, but I’m at the beach so I’m technically on island time.) Today’s topic: LISTEN GO. The boys stayed to take a nap so Continue reading

Five Minute Fridays

daughter, God, Jesus, listen, pool, writing
June 10, 2013

week 3: crawling, part 1 (metamorphosis: embracing a life of becoming)

(If you’re new here, welcome! This is week three of the Metamorphosis series. To catch up on the previous weeks, please click here.) A mother butterfly is incredibly intentional about where she lays her eggs, because once the egg hatches, the caterpillar emerges and immediately starts on the very important work of eating the very Continue reading

Metamorphosis, Writing

birthing, butterfly, butterfly life cycle, calling, crawling, God, Jesus, metamorphosis, sin, transformation, 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.

writing

These Moments

week 4: crawling, part 2 (metamorphosis: embracing a life of becoming)

Thanksday #86

Listen (FMF #42)

week 3: crawling, part 1 (metamorphosis: embracing a life of becoming)