This weekend we missed our teens. Though we had a really great time with family in my hometown, we ended up not being able to make it back for our church’s Light the Night (“trunk or treat”). We entrusted our teens with our trunk. They were in charge of decorating and manning the trunk as […]
The One with the Birthday Love
Dear Husband, Happy Birthday! I am so blessed to be at your side to celebrate with you. I remember back to your 18th birthday–when we had met just months earlier. You have changed so much since then, and yet, you are still everything I love about Kevin Michael. You have become a trustworthy, man of God, that […]
The One with Too Many Gmail Accounts
Having multiple email accounts works for me. It’s a necessary thing, but it can be cumbersome to sign in and out of each different email account if you want to send an email from a specific address. (Assuming you have all of your emails forwarded to one inbox like I do.) To solve this dilemma, […]
The One with My Ministry Gifts
I have no idea where God will take me in the future. Will I be at home, loving on my family, gardening, baking, housekeeping, homeschooling? Will I write a book? Will we live here forever? Or move across the country? How will I be using my musical gifts? So many questions, yet I don’t really […]
The One with the Inner Artist
Another blog makeover. Thoughts? Suggestions? I’m really falling in love with it, though if I had more editing and coding skills it could be way more awesomer. Honestly, that is one of my little aspirations–to grow in my photo and logo editing skills and maybe possibly one day in the future earn some extra cashola […]
On rest…and focus
You know, I’ve realized in my many many years on this earth (Soon to be 24 of them) that there are a few things that Christianity just doesn’t do well. We are absolutely terrible at learning from those we disagree with. I’ve went through life cursed with an overabundance of confidence. I frequently joke that […]
On Individual Purposes
Jesus says, “I know you because I formed you. I knit you together in your mother’s womb. Your life has a great purpose. Though you are unable to see what I have in store for you, it is great. My plans are far more astounding than you have ever thought or imagined. The only stipulation […]
The One with the Joneses
I have to be honest with you. I’m not perfect. *GASP* I know, I know. You’re shocked. But it’s true. I’m not perfect. I struggle all too often with uncertainty and inadequacies. Kevin could attest to how frequently I’m worried that I’m not doing my best or that I don’t match up to so and […]
The One with the Racing Brilliance
I loved today. 1. Because I got another chance. 2. Because it’s fall. 3. Because my cats snuggled with me. 4. Because I made enchiladas and brownies. 5. Because my dedicated husband went to work even though he was feeling crappy. 6. Because I was super productive. 7. Because I checked everything off of my […]
The One with the Benefits of Tithing
I’m talking about money. Read on if you dare. Yes, these are economically unsettling times for all of us. Everyone has been affected in some way by this financial depression. But that doesn’t change the fact that we’ve been called to obedience to our Lord. Tithing is a bit of a controversial topic. This is […]