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When we start on a new path, we often hesitate. Is it safe? Should I go? What if something bad happens? It’s literally and figuratively true sometimes, this wrestle, when we face new paths and decisions. But, I want to remind you, if it is a...
My kids hate waiting for me. I can’t say that I blame them, because waiting is hard sometimes. If I’m standing at the sink with sudsy soap hands, washing dishes and they need something- a help, a listen, a look- I might often say “hold on just a second.” Being...
I’ll admit.Last night I had a real good cry over someone on the internet I never met. Well, but for a slight introduction there. But it wasn’t what you might think. I wasn’t offended. They weren’t some big celebrity. Or even a feel good story.It was just a girl who...
The boots sit on my counter this morning, taunting me. Asking if they should stay. The very question I am asking myself. I even sent a weekend text, to my mom and two sisters with a picture, asking only, “Boots?”Implied- should I keep them? I...
Frankly, last night I was annoyed. Annoyed that I had to be reading, scouring through the hundred pages of the new rules that are proposed for New York State. Combing through the legal language and coded words, ones that would directly impact my family. Annoyed to...
“Take up your pen and walk” When I was writing something yesterday, those words stood out, and hung heavy in the air. I’m not going to say I came up with the beautiful phrase. It was something, hovering, and I just caught it. I was writing about purpose, and walking...
Many of us have wandered from the path, one time, one way or another, I suppose. Again and again “You tried and failed and felt overwhelmed. You walked away. Got some breathing room. Finally felt more free. You had been suffocating back there.But really now, you’re...
Recently I was reminded of the story of Esau and Jacob. My daughter had read about it and was trying to recall the story. Stolen, birthright, mispronounced names. To be honest I was having trouble remembering too. My husband...
I have people slide in my messages. Some say “keep going”, some say “Thank you for speaking out.” A few say “be quiet.” “I love you, but you shouldn’t..” (I’m sure more think it 😂) Maybe you’re reading this and you fall into one camp or another. You can tell me how...
One of my favorite passages from a book I recently read was about how good people get lured into following another man’s senseless, worthless rules. (I’m not sure I absorbed the exact story the author was trying to tell, but that’s okay, especially in keeping with...
Hey, I'm Courtney, a pretty ordinary girl who thinks we've all been called to an extraordinary life and love story with God. I'm passionate about family, faith, motherhood, and the adventure of every day. I write lots of words, mostly because I can’t help it- and I think it's one of the things I was born to do. I hope that something I write encourages you, to walk in your own unique purpose and calling, set free to love and give it away, starting wherever you are today. That's what Courting the Extraordinary is all about. Finding the good all around you, and giving it away. Finding, too, the God of all goodness who wants to walk with you.
I love quiet mornings, coffee, prayer and “work” before sunrise. Quality time with my family is my jam. I can be found grinning ear to ear when we're out on an adventure. Whether that's in our own backyard or exploring someplace new all-together, I’ll for sure note something beautiful about nature aloud-and maybe repeatedly, ha!. Life is a beautiful, precious gift, and an adventurous path to travel! We might as well learn how to love. 