Bailey Cornell

As Abigail’s mom, I want every part of her. 

I want her highs and lows, her laughs and giggles, her snuggles and kisses, and her sweet ramblings of nothing. I even want her tantrums and anger, her frustrations and screams.

I want her to be herself, the person God made her to be. I don’t want her to fix herself, and then come to me once she’s put together. I want to help her when she’s broken, and encourage her when she’...

Happy Mother's Day, friends! I have a very special guest in today's episode of Gather & Glean. Marcie is a pastor's wife and mother of 4. Her words were very encouraging for me coming into this new season of motherhood. Whether you are a mom, a soon to be mom, or even a spiritual mother to the younger generation, this will be a great listen for you. You can play the episode below, or head over to your Podcast App and liste...

One of the very first words of advice an expecting family will hear is, "enjoy it because they grow up so fast," or something along those lines. My husband and I have heard this so many times that I've even began to notice it appear in our own speech as well. Someone might ask how Abigail is doing and we'll say, "She's great, but she's growing so fast."

This phrase has been drilled into my brain, and because we've heard it...

Okay, I couldn't help myself. I'm sneaking in one more episode on the topic of waiting. In this episode, I'm not really interviewing her (I would if I could), but we're looking at the example Hannah gives us on waiting.

I hope this can be an encouragement for you as we take a moment to gather and glean from Hannah.

Click here for the When I Struggle printable I was talking about.

"Search me, O God, and know my heart;
Try me, and know my anxieties;
And see if there is any wicked way in me,
And lead me in the way everlasting."

(Psalm 139:23-24)

If you were to ask me what my favorite verse was in the entire Bible, it may very well be this one. This is a prayer that I have returned to over and over again. It tends to be when I'm feeling a bit lost. Women tend to be more on the emotional side, and I...