Grace Period Life We've all been there. Missed a due date, and now we are in the grace period. Hopefully, it doesn't happen often. Hopefully, we aren't paying all our bills in the grace period, but sometimes that happens, too. I was struck last evening that if you are in a season where you are... Continue Reading →
The Power of Friendships I was thinking about my friends today. A group photo popped up in my memories as a confirmation that one of the most wonderful things in life is having a friend. My friends have been around for more years than I even got to spend with my parents. In fact, I... Continue Reading →
Sparrows And Other Things There have been a few times while writing this blog that I mentioned how much I missed testimonies at church. The thought of writing my own has both captivated and terrified me. There are so many things to say, and some I probably shouldn't. But everywhere I turned, I've felt like... Continue Reading →
The Ultimate Content Creator Yup! You heard me. I know the ultimate content creator—the very first creative. God. It's interesting that arts funding in schools is always on the line, and arts programs are the first to be cut. Creativity has often been relegated to "side hustle" or "hobby" status instead of being elevated in... Continue Reading →
Praise Is A Weapon Weird flex, right? But it's true. Praise is a weapon. It might not be the kind of weapon that slashes and crushes, It's more like Frodo's flask that keeps the giant spider away or Gandalf's staff of light (Yes, I like Lord of The Rings.) It's the reason why light has... Continue Reading →
Motherhood The Amazing and crazy thing about motherhood is that you can feel your children when they aren't there. I can be going through my day and suddenly feel disquieted in my heart, listless, lost, sad, or anxious. Thinking about what's wrong will pretty quickly determine if it is a feeling born of my current... Continue Reading →
Dirty Dishes There is something about dirty dishes in the sink that I find so discouraging. Last night I washed up all the dishes before I went to bed - no dishwasher here but these hands. I was glad it was done, I had cleaned the stovetop and oven and the table was clear. This... Continue Reading →
