Saying Goodbye to ‘Living Inspired”

Many people often ask me how I “do it all.” Sometimes it appears as if I do. I write blogs, write books, host a radio show, mentor teen moms, and care for my husband and kids.

The truth is I have to make hard choices to maintain balance. There is a lot I say no to. I’m also cautious about what I add, and I frequently go before God and pray about what I need to back away from.

A few months ago, as I sat and prayed, I felt God telling me it was time to back away from some things. Some blogs I wrote for came to mind as I prayed. Even though they were wonderful ministries, it was no longer my season to write for them.

I didn’t even think about cutting back on my radio show, Living Inspired, but God brought it to mind, too. At the beginning of 2014 I added on a wonderful c0-host Michelle Hill who works in radio at FamilyLife. We were having a blast and talking to wonderful guest(s? Yep! Make that plural.). We had plans on making things (the radio show? Yep, she’s referring to the radio show.) bigger and better, but I felt God saying, “Did you pray about that?”

Yes I had wonderful plans, but the more I prayed the more I realized that God was asking me to walk away from my plans for His plans. He knows what I have coming ahead. He knows the time and attention that my books and children will require. So, as hard as it was, I decided to end Living Inspired. It’s been an AMAZING four-and-a-half years of being on the radio. I’ve interviewed wonderful guests and I was thrilled to be used by God to help promote other Christian authors and speakers.

The good news is that all my old podcasts are still available here.
I encourage you to listen to them and be inspired!

Some Special Thank You’s!

So as I end this season of my life I want to thank a few people:

First, the wonderful people at Toginet! Especially Erik, Sabrina, and Karina. Erik-the-Viking, I especially enjoyed working with you. You’ve been 100% helpful and supportive. Thank you, Toginet, for allowing me to help and inspired other!

Second, the Litfuse ladies. Amy, Caitlin, Christen, and Christine. Thank you for all your hard work managing my schedule and the guests.

Third, thank you Michelle Hill for jumping on board and being a wonderful co-host. You made the last six months the funnest ever.

Fourth, thank you to all the wonderful guests! I loved getting to know you are your hearts! I’m grateful to call many of you friends now.

Finally, thank you for all who listened and supported the show. I appreciate all of you!

And thank you, Lord, for giving me this season of radio … and reminding me that your ways are perfect.

The final taping of Living Inspired is done, but enjoy the remainder of the shows. They’ll be airing until July 17th!

I have a few books on sale right now! Generation NeXt Marriage is $2.99. You can also get my four World War II novels in the Liberators Series for $13.99.

What I Hope For . . . x 10!

Sometimes I can’t believe my life now. In the last few months I’ve written a novelization of a movie, and I’ve chatted with a production company about their meetings to turn my books into movies. I’ve signed contracts to write more books. Lots more books. I’ve been interviewed on radio programs, and I get to interview other authors on my own show. Is this my life?!

When I was a young mom I dreamed of becoming an author. I honestly only set my eyes on getting A BOOK published. I didn’t think about a career like this. I wouldn’t have even entered my mind. This has shown me a few things:

God often has more in mind for us than we have for ourselves.
It is possible to have a successful career—working from home—while raising kids.
The only way to get where you want to be is to take one step, and then another!
The hard work is worth it. The waiting is worth it, too.

And so it was . . . that she, having waited long and endured patiently realized and obtained what God had promised.  Hebrews 6:15

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Being a Mom is Like an Intense College Prep Course

Looking back I realize being a mom helped me to be a better career-person.

Being a mommy has taught me:

Patience and understanding. Yes, I can wait for news from your editorial committee two months from now. As a mom I’m trained to wait. Do you know how patient and understanding you have to be to potty-train six children?!
Hard work. Yes, that’s a big project to tackle, but do you know how hard it is to keep up with this laundry pile? I know how to keep the wheels spinning otherwise I get overrun.
Prayer. Yes, I know how to pray for my projects; they are needy and all-consuming just like my kids.
Speed. Need that article by tomorrow? No problem. I know how to sprint. Thank-you-very-much to the child who likes to run out the front door or find everything with a flip lid and see how much he can pour on the floor before Mom gets there.

OK, so these things aren’t the same, exactly, but being a mom has shown me that while there are good things to celebrate, a lot of hard work comes with it. But in the end, when you have one of those back-lit moments as your child wins the spelling bee or your book makes the best-sellers list, you forget all the pain. You say, “Oh, yes, thank you very much.” And you bask in that moment because you realize those moments are the ones you’ll remember—leaving all the hard work and pain far behind.

Being a mom is kind of like an intense college prep course (via @TriciaGoyer)

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Action Steps:

Remember that God has more planned for you than you ever dreamed.
Realize your parenting prepares you for work challenges that come your way.
Understand that every life-value that you learn as a parent will benefit you career, because a career is more about who you are than simply what you can do.

Prayer for Today:

Dear Lord, forgive me for all those times I wanted to push away my kids to benefit my career. Thank you for reminding me that raising kids is just as much about molding me as it is about molding them. I thank you that the person I’ve become as a result of my growth as a parent also benefits ever other aspect of my life. In Jesus name, amen.

Resources you might like:

Blue Like Play Dough
Balanced: Finding Center as a Work-at-Home Mom
You’re Made for a God-Sized Dream
Generation NeXt Parenting

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Making Hard Choices: Saying Goodbye to ‘Living Inspired’

Making Hard Choices

Saying Goodbye to ‘Living Inspired”

The good news is that all my old podcasts are still available here.
I encourage you to listen to them and be inspired!

Some Special Thank You’s!

The final taping of Living Inspired is done, but enjoy the remainder of the shows. They’ll be airing until July 17th!