We love to be together, him and me. No pretenses, no plans, the whole day free. Sometimes we talk. Sometimes we dream. Sometimes we argue a bit. But it’s always the best, even put to the test, when it’s just my husband and me. —- I have always said I’d rather be with the one […]
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 […]
The One with the Dare to Share
For the third year in a row, we took our students to an awesome youth conference run by Dare2Share Ministries. This year, the theme was UnTour. Through worship, step by step training in sharing the Gospel, soul-searching dramas, real-time challenges, hilarious skits and riveting speakers, students (and adults) are given the encouragement, the tools, and […]
The One with in Face of Life (and Death)
What am I striving for? Why do I rush into the day, so eager to jump into the predictable routine? Exercise. Breakfast. Shower. Tea and email. To Do Lists. Groceries. Meal Planning. Sitting. Talking. Cleaning. Sleeping. And why do I run from hardship, pain? From the illnesses, the loss, the arguments, the cancer? These are […]
On Delegating to Community
Today, Jesus said to me, “Obedience to Me doesn’t always mean doing everything yourself. Nowhere in Scripture is it commanded (or even indicated) that you are to “go into all the world…and you must go it alone.” Where did you get this notion that the work you do is only able to be done by […]
The One with the Crunchy Granola
Today I am excited to post one of my recent recipe favoriets in honor of the Project 31’s Share a Recipe. In case you didn’t know, I’m quite the obsessed baker & home cook extraordinaire. :) I have a recipe blog chock full of sweet treats and savory dishes that have been created or tried and […]
The One with THE Blizzard
You would have thought people in Michigan were afraid of snow or something. The way everyone was talking about THE BLIZZARD was almost hilarious. Of course, I know there are hazards and dangers and power outages that accompany blizzardous conditions, but let’s pull on our boots and greet this thing with open arms, people! I […]
The One with One Thousand Gifts
I am so thrilled to be joining the (in)courage community of Christ-centered bloggers on a life changing journey through Ann Voskamp’s book One Thousand Gifts. Though I’ve only read the first few pages, I am certain that Ann’s words are going to move in the depths of my spirit and be a tool God uses to […]
The One with the 10 Healthy Life Tips
It has been six years since I started my journey of living a healthy lifestyle. I don’t want to spend my life pursuing the latest diets or counting calories–although those can be great ways to jump-start weight loss. I am learning the keys to moderation in eating and in exercise, and I pray you can […]
The One with the Beautiful Friend
I have a friend. A very good friend. She is loyal. She is faithful. She is loving. She is supportive. She is fun. She is a listener. She is beautiful. She loves Jesus. When I read the Project 31 prompt “Write a Blog to Encourage Another Beautiful Woman,” I knew God was leading me to […]