THE BLOG
Tangible Soul-Care Tips
These are some of the ways I tend to my soul. I hope you don't neglect this work. I am so passionate because it's been so transformative for me and I want the same to be true for everyone I know. Soul-tending is often put on the back burner in a world that's more...
If I Were Single Today…
Women ask me how to do singleness well, assuming that I know from experience. Truth be told, I did not use my singleness well. In fact, I was hardly ever single from 15 years old until the day I said "I do" at 23 because I relied heavily on affirmation and affection...
On Earth as It Is in Heaven
Loving children shouldn’t come with the caveat that you get to ‘keep’ them.
Dear Graduate,
It blows my mind that I was in your shoes SIX years ago. Honestly, I feel like it was just last week. Whoever said, "Don't blink!" was right. Life happens when you're busy worrying about the future and before you know it, you're in "the future." I remember the...
Hello
I’m Manda
Beloved child of God.
Wife to the best man, E.
Foster mama.
At my best till 9pm.
Chicago is home.