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Behind the Scenes of Soul Surfer: Accuracy
When my family and I were working on the script, we really wanted to make every scene represent what we actually went …
A Truly Exhilarating Experience
Have you ever had an on-top-of-the-world feeling? God designed our bodies to produce those highs within us naturally.
Story of Hope: Meet Ellice
So many incredible women attend my Beautifully Flawed Retreat each year and their stories are so inspiring. Today I …
Story of Hope: Meet Unstoppable Katie
I want to introduce you to a rad overcomer! It is always a gift when others trust their stories with me! I am grateful …
Let’s Build Confidence!
We KNOW that God’s Word tells us that those negative thought patterns are untrue. Yet, sometimes we may wrestle anyway …
Nerding Out on Surf Technique
People ask me all the time how I surf. I’m never sure how to answer that haha, but here’s a breakdown of the technique …
Story of Hope: Meet Andrea
Today I’m so stoked to share Andrea’s story with you. It was such an honor to watch her blossom and grow throughout the …
Lemon Grass Tea Recipe
I’ve been wanting to share this Lemon Grass Tea recipe for a while now. It’s my all-time favorite hydration drink; it’s …
Behind the Scenes of Soul Surfer: Surfing
I’d say my family is a true surf family. Surfing is such a part of our everyday lives that it was important to us that …
My Passion For Parenting
For all you parents out there, I would like to share with you a couple things that have been really helpful and …
Big News About My New Children’s Book!
It is super important to Adam and I that our kiddos read wholesome books with uplifting and truth-filled messages. This …
Behind the Scenes of Soul Surfer: Q & A
I thought it would be fun to do a blog post answering a lot of these questions so I could share what it was like from …
Story of Hope: Meet Shane
I first met Shane when he attended our Forge Retreat for male amputees. His story is an incredible testimony of the …
Let’s Talk Relationships!
There are no perfect parents, we all make mistakes along the way. Kari gives us insight on how to improve relationships …
Living Sustainably
The sweet goat-like animals called the Wumps have a peaceful life eating bumbershoots and sipping from pristine …
‘Ohana Means “Family”
In Hawaii, the word “‘Ohana” means family. But its meaning isn’t limited to a biological or adopted family.
Getting Our Hands Dirty in the Garden
Many of my gardens have struggled to do well due to my lack of dedication! But, we are currently growing some veggies …
Story of Hope: Meet Chris
One of my most favorite things is to share Stories of Hope with you all! Chris Rains experienced a painful accident, …
3 Ways to Reduce Food Waste
Most of our food waste goes to landfills and this is a huge problem! We aren’t operating within God’s original design …
Blended Ice Coffee
Adam and I love our coffee. And on hot days, we like to blend it up and make a cold, sweet refresher with it!
Choosing Resiliency
I like to work out with extra large rubber bands. I often attach the rubber band to a bar and wrap it around my hips to …
Chipotle Beet Potato Salad Recipe
Potato Salad is an awesome summer staple and this recipe is my favorite because it includes two other foods I really …
Getting Back on the Board: Overcoming Fear
I’m asked all the time about how I had the courage to surf again. Yes, getting back in the water was a little scary, …
Hubby Blog: 9th Anniversary Edition!
This is Adam, and yes, I officially remembered our anniversary! I can’t believe that 9 years have flown by and I’m so …
Choosing an Uplifting Mindset
I’m often working towards my goal of a more positive, uplifting mindset, but sometimes it’s difficult to keep my mind …
Happy House Cookies
I call these the Happy House Cookies because our whole house is stoked on them! They have a great chewy texture and …
Waiting for the Right Person
Today’s culture is saturated with messages about dating and casual sex outside of marriage. Jackie Brewton shares what …
The Courage to Say ‘No’
After losing both of his brothers to drug addiction, Jon Sundt became passionate about bringing hope and change to the …
How Do We Change Negative Thought Patterns?
Bestselling Author, Maeve Ronan, discusses the importance of how we talk to ourselves, especially when dealing with …
Watermelon Slushy Recipe
Here is my summer heat-reliever: a watermelon slushy! This is one of my new favorite recipes and the best part? It …
Our Favorite Go-To Family Meals
Eating well is the key to feeling great, but I don’t have that much time to cook! Here are some of the recipes that my …
A Fresh Perspective On Body Image
Body image is a big topic in our culture and media right now and I’d like to share some thoughts on approaching it with …
3 Tips for Better Sleep
Good sleep makes your whole life SOO much better. I want to share 3 tips that have helped me improve my sleep.
Using Technology to Help, Not to Hurt
How do we use social media well? Social media is at the top of the list for the concerning consequences of technology …
Soak It Up
I am learning that there is no perfect season or life stage. Everything has beauty and pain, pros and cons, joys and …
Cultural Norms vs. True Health
I learned early on that I felt so much more strong and confident when I was intentional about how I took care of …
Let’s Talk Confidence
Today I want to talk about confidence because so many of us struggle with it! Here’s my go-to tip to boost confidence!
Do I Have What It Takes?
It’s SO easy to compare ourselves to others! Comparison is a dark cycle and can lead to self-doubt, but Scripture can …
Hubby Blog: Snakes in the Grass
My Dad, brothers, and I are walking through a golden field of wheat with rolling hills, fishing poles in hand. The only …
How to Handle Conflict with Grace
I know firsthand how beautiful and rewarding relationships can be, but also how challenging they can be when conflict …
