For many months now, my perspective has been changing. Learning to live fully, appreciating every good and perfect gift, finding God even in the pain. His blessings are everywhere, one thousand gifts every day, waiting to be discovered. And my thanks, my notice, blesses Him in return. My eyes have been opening to these gifts, […]
The One with an Observation
There is something to be said for observing the small nuances of a new place. It’s lovely to be able to point to the few subtle differences from town to town. Though so much is standard, predictable, understood, each group of people lives together in a unique way. Community. This new town is quaint. If […]
The One with the Saturday Blessings
Besides the great run I had Saturday morning, there were other perks to the day. A) finding a box of Tim Horton’s donuts (is it donuts or doughnuts?!) on the front porch with a note inside that said, “love you guys! love, the B family.” 1. I love donuts. No matter how in-shape I am, I will […]
The One with the Boxes of Blessings
I have been a busy little bee this past week. Packing boxes is more than just putting stuff into a box and taping it shut. For me it involves so many steps. Once I decide which cupboard or closet I want to tackle, I have to find the right size and heftiness of box. If […]
On God Going Ahead
In seeking the Lord these past few weeks, I’ve felt moved to beseech him to go before us–in all things. God has set out our path in front of us as only the Almighty could. Puzzle pieces falling together, forming a picturesque image of where He is leading us. Just as worry seeps in about […]
The One with the Teens Loving Jesus
Want to know the highlight from my week with our teens at Family Camp? The sunshine in my days? The time that made my heart happy? Every morning, after most of the teens had spent an early morning hour chatting and laughing and enjoying a bowl of cereal, it was time for personal quiet times. […]
The One with the Moving Conundrum
Apartment hunting is a whole lot more challenging than it would seem. Google apartment listings. Visit a few units. Choose your favorite. Move in. Right? Not so much. First of all, the town we are moving to is an adorable little village, but because of its small size there aren’t any listings on apartments.com and other […]
The One with Too Much Stuff
I’m blessed. Or a bit materialistic. Or both. This past week, I have spent hours going room by room, drawer by drawer, closet by closet in an effort to rid ourselves of the stuff that has built up over the months. Currently, I am overwhelmed by the pile of bags and boxes that sits by my […]
The One with the Ache and the Glory
My heart is utterly broken for the loss that our friends’ families have been experiencing since last weekend’s surprise snow storm. Upon our arrival from our Dare2Share teen conference, we received word that a former SBC co-worker’s new bride had been killed in a snowy car accident. Just moments after hearing that devastating news, we […]
On Contentment
Jesus, Change me. Restore me a teachable spirit. Help me release my old ways to you. [Philippians 4:11-13] I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have […]