Reviving Faith When Religion Fails

by Jenny Irvine // March 11, 2014 // No Comments

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The Easter season is upon us. It is truly one of my favorite times of the year. The rising of Christ to the beginning signs of Spring; but first I’m going to confession and taking you in with me.

Over the past 10 years, I have been on somewhat of a religious mission. I have attended countless Catholic and Christian Churches, searched for answers, prayed for direction, a deeper understanding, and have been in search of truths. All the while I never lost hope that I would one day find what I was searching for. This journey has been hard, confusing, and a bit disheartening at times.

I was raised going to Catholic masses and attended church weekly. I served on countless committees, did mission trips, and have always been an active part in the church. How did I fall so far off the beaten path? How did leadership fail me and community disappoint? How is it I knew so little about my faith?

* Stay tune as I am busy working behind the scenes as I prepare to share this journey with all of you and how I have in fact found the missing “peace” I was in search of.

Do you attend church regularly? Have you changed religions since having a family of your own? Has community failed you and leadership fallen short of your expectations? Do you feel lost, confused, or unsettled?

You are not alone and if you know someone who is struggling with a similar situation please share this with them. Together we will begin to revive faith, build bridges, and find the freedom that can set you free.

Motherhood; A Race Worth Running

by Jenny Irvine // March 10, 2014 // No Comments

I don’t know about you, but there are times I just fall right off the meal planning train. You know that good intentioned printed sheet with food items scheduled to make and eat each day. Sometimes, my best efforts to plan still end in failure and that’s OK. I think?

However, as my loving husband put it “I hit an all time domestic low. ” Uh-oh! What did I do? Do you want to guess?

I sent him to work with a can of soup. Nope, it wasn’t homemade. There was no fancy sandwich and no spectacular dinner left overs. The soup was organic and gluten free but none the less my lack of planning officially has caught up to me. Good thing for Gods grace and an understanding husband.

The truth is life sometimes just gets crazy, we get tired, and well, sometimes we just don’t want to do it. We don’t want to shop, cook, clean, teach, or do work: but, we do it regardless.

It is these moments I am reminded to “embrace my calling” as a mother. The services I provide to my family, my attitude, and my perseverance to run this race that so many mothers have run before me, really does matter.

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by Jenny Irvine // March 9, 2014 // No Comments

Since today is my birthday, I am spending time with the people I love most and doing the things I enjoy; blogging, reading, and resting. Wishing you the same, a rest filled Sunday with those who matter most.

I’m looking forward to another fun filled week with all of you as we continue to chase our dreams, parent with purpose, and soak up all that life has to offer.

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