“I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” - John 16:33 I know I’ve written about it before (see this and this), but I love the truth and transparency of this verse. Jesus promises … Continue reading Look for the Manna
Contentment
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My kids ask me every night at dinner, “How was work?” And I usually respond with, “Work. Work was work.” Work is work. There are highs and lows; there are benefits and struggles. There are moments when I’m stressed and exhausted, and others when I’m thankful to be pursuing my passion for administration. I have … Continue reading work work work work work work
A Radiant Vessel (in the making)
I spent some time digging into my #oneword for 2025 (alabaster). I wanted to share some of my findings before January is officially over. Alabaster is such a unique word for me, as I usually have an action word that I’m focused on each year. It feels like a deep well, and I am excited … Continue reading A Radiant Vessel (in the making)
Mercy Over Judgment
I was shown mercy today. There was a situation beyond my control, and I was nervous that I was going to get in trouble for it. I was quick to apologize, and prepared to explain myself. Instead, I was met with mercy. It was a bit unexpected; I didn’t have to fix it, we all … Continue reading Mercy Over Judgment
Advocate and Intercessor
One of my kids has been struggling with sleep this month. She used to sleep eleven hours per night; now she can’t fall asleep or sleep longer than a couple hours at a time. We’ve done our best to develop healthy sleep hygiene habits and a consistent bedtime routine, and we’re following a protocol set … Continue reading Advocate and Intercessor
ADVENTure + enCOURAGEment
We’re in the thick of Advent, moving slowly toward the celebration of Jesus’s birth. Embracing shadows as we look to Light. (In case you missed it… Shadow & Light by Tsh Oxenreider is an incredible resource on your “Advent”-ure. Each day has a unique song and piece of artwork to reflect on! You can also … Continue reading ADVENTure + enCOURAGEment
Everything is Temporary
Everything is temporary. This thought invaded my mind last week. I had paused long enough to think of how full our schedule had become. After a year of a mostly empty planner, overwhelm was trying to find a foothold. The truth that it’s all temporary settled me a bit. In a month, things will slow … Continue reading Everything is Temporary
My Race to Run 