Looking back to move forward
I know many of us would rather skip all forms of reflection because 2020 was such a dumpster fire. It hurt. It took. It challenged. It overwhelmed. But I think our reflection can hold space for our grief and our […]
Inspiration
God’s glory enters the ordinary
The season of Advent is upon us, and I’m so happy about it! One of my friends makes her own Advent wreath each year, so I followed suit and put this little one together on our dining room table. I […]
Enough as an antidote
How was your Thanksgiving week? For us, it really did feel different than years past. We gathered with family over Zoom and Facetime, met in a park for turkey sandwiches and had lots of quality time with our little family of four. […]
A spark of comfort this strange Thanksgiving
If you are curious what my inner child wants to be doing right now…it’s this. She wants to snuggle up by the fire, surrounded by Christmas joy, hear the voices of loved ones in the room next door and read […]
The hidden power of gratitude
We carved pumpkins this weekend and that means we are officially gearing up for the fall/winter holidays! My daughter, at four, is very concerned with keeping them all in order. On the daily I hear, “so Mommy….first is my birthday, […]
Are you sinking?
We’ve had a week where some unexpected changes left me feeling a little unsteady on my feet. Change can do that to me. It makes me feel like I’m losing control and for me, this loss feels a lot like […]
Does God seem hidden right now?
Walks have been my saving grace. This is the path down the hill from my house that I like to escape to when things feel crazy or I’m yearning to connect with God or He feels far away. Many of […]
Our need for acceptance
In these uncertain times, a peculiar thing has begun to happen to me. It’s not a new sensation, but something that seems to rise up in me when things don’t feel stabile. I’ve definitely encountered it in other uncertain times […]
Created to reflect love
As you move through your week, I pray you are reminded that God has specifically and uniquely crafted you to reflect His love, right where you are. On purpose and for a purpose. I’ve been clinging to this promise lately […]
Daughter, I want to be more like you
When you come downstairs, dressed for the day, all I can do is smile and think, “I want to be more like you.” Plaid tights, sparkly tutu, flower shirt and wild, crazy hair. You are beautiful, untamed, open-hearted and totally […]
