By: Juliandra Durkin "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly." -John 10:10 Abundant life. I dream of that some days. After packing my lunch, cleaning dishes, putting gas in my car, working all day, barely getting…
WonderfullyMadeJanuary 18, 2017
By: Juliandra Durkin Anyone else feeling it this year? Waking up to grey skies everyday and cold, rainy, or snowy weather that keeps you cooped up, maybe you get a little bit moody and down like me? I love to hike springtime, summer, and fall, but during the winter my…
WonderfullyMadeJanuary 14, 2017
Every time a new year rolls around my mind wanders with possibility. I think of the brand new slate ahead of me as I’m flooded with both possibility and fear. Possibility of what I could accomplish, of who I could become. Fear of what could happen, of who I might lose…
WonderfullyMadeJanuary 5, 2017
By: Rachel Brown Merry Christmas, faithful readers! From all of us at Wonderfully Made, thank you for your support this year. We are so grateful for your readership, your comments, and, ultimately, for the special online community you’ve created here in this space. As we reflect upon 2016, we took…
WonderfullyMadeDecember 24, 2016
By: Kendra McClelland Picture yourself getting ready for a formal event with all your best girl friends. You gather hours before you need to leave to allow for spontaneous dance parties, light snacking, and welcomed distractions. Once you’re ready to go, you step outside, and there’s violent gusts of wind…
WonderfullyMadeDecember 23, 2016
By: Juliandra Durkin What a wonder, what a sight The Son of God was born tonight And to a woman so young and poor Her name, sweet Mary, Remembered forevermore. Chosen before time to carry a King He who came so selflessly A life that started in a…
WonderfullyMadeDecember 12, 2016
By: Juliandra Durkin Looking for a cute gift for your mom, sister, girlfriend, or really anyone special in your life? What if you could give a gift and know that where you buy it from is ethical and gives back to the world around us? Wonderfully Made has pulled together…
WonderfullyMadeDecember 7, 2016
By: Tiffany Burlingame I was a master deflector My own prideful protector I denied the pain needed a resurrector So I became a neglector I refused to surrender to Jesus The only person with power to free us I was gripped by shame Until Jesus called me by name “Tiffany, you are a…
WonderfullyMadeNovember 30, 2016
By: Rachel Brown November is a month of thankfulness, causing us to sit back and really contemplate the blessings that have been bestowed upon us. Here at Wonderfully Made we strive to thank God daily for all He’s done for us, but we find ourselves in a particularly thoughtful mood…
WonderfullyMadeNovember 27, 2016
By: Katie Messer As Thanksgiving is upon us in only a matter of days, take a moment to assess your true feelings of giving thanks. Are they determined by a situation or by the unchanging status of our Lord, Jesus Christ? As I have reflected within my own life, I…
WonderfullyMadeNovember 22, 2016
By: Erin Weidemann Whether you’re a mom or not, you know this struggle: the struggle of “Am I Beautiful?” and “Am I Enough?” Chances are you that during your early years you spent a little time crying alone in your room, wondering whether or not you mattered. It’s not much…
WonderfullyMadeNovember 18, 2016
By: Tekoa Manning Gratitude. Thankfulness. Usually, neither of those exist without first experiencing heartache, loss, and hard times. You have to go through one, to embrace the other in a manner worthy of noticing. Sometimes we miss the gratitude and turn bitter like lemons. This is the month of thankfulness.…
WonderfullyMadeNovember 14, 2016
By: Juliandra Durkin This election season has been a downright battle between the candidates that has left the rest of us as casualties in a lot of ways. Facebook wars, Hillary and Trump ads that demonize the opposite candidate everywhere I turn, and people pitting against each other because of…
WonderfullyMadeNovember 4, 2016
By: Rachel Brown There are things to adore about every season, especially autumn. We have been reveling in pumpkin spice treats, Sunday night football, and, even though the weather isn’t cooperating in most of the country quite yet, dreams of scarves and sweaters and boots. There are so many fun…
WonderfullyMadeNovember 2, 2016
By: Jennifer Spoelma Like many women, body image insecurities have played a major part in my story. My sophomore year of college, I started recognizing how my obsession with my body, and all the things I thought were wrong with it, was inhibiting my life. When I spent time with…
WonderfullyMadeOctober 26, 2016
By: Alle Roley I started questioning for the first time why God made me the way He did when I was in sixth grade. I was one of the tallest girls in my class and I was also what a mild-mannered person might call a lil’ chunky. I didn’t see…
WonderfullyMadeOctober 14, 2016
By: Danielle Kingsley AUTUMN ESSENTIAL : FOOTWEAR Now, I love boots and have them in almost every shape and every color – but this fall I am adding a little throwback to the mix with these Adidas sneakers. Whether you are heading to the Farmer’s Market or to the big…
WonderfullyMadeOctober 13, 2016
