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
Contentment
Peace
As Advent comes to a close, I've been reflecting on the fourth and final theme: peace. To me, peace is a result of assurance and trust. It's often quiet, still, silent. No matter what’s happening on the outside, I can have peace and wholeness on the inside. Even in uncertainty and in the face of … Continue reading Peace
Stages of the Journey
We bought a car two years ago, Dave Ramsey-style. We traded in our front-wheel drive minivan and paid cash for the difference. (Thank you, house sale!) We had researched and read reviews, and decided to go with a Dodge Journey. It seemed like a good crossover for our family, and let's be honest - I … Continue reading Stages of the Journey
A Heart At Peace
It's my honor to bring you the first guest blog of 2020! This is written by one of my dearest friends in Pennsylvania, Paula Inman. I've known Paula for two and a half years, and she has become like family to me. Paula is one of those people who will speak the Truth in love, … Continue reading A Heart At Peace
Savor
Welcome to 2020! I hope you'll pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee, and start off your year with some encouragement and motivation. One of my favorite traditions of entering a new year is choosing a #oneword. Margaret Feinberg introduced the idea to me, and it's been an amazing journey the last few … Continue reading Savor
Come and Abide
Four weeks ago, on my oldest son's birthday, I picked my kids up from school like any other day. Except my youngest let me know she had left her hat on the playground during recess. With four kids in public school and colder weather fast approaching, it's almost an art, keeping track of everyone's personal … Continue reading Come and Abide
Beauty in the Detour
I love and appreciate when things go according to plan. Typically my plan. Yes, I'm an #Enneagram1. Naturally, detours are not my friend. They're time-suckers and plan-killers. They're inconveniences. The destination is the same, and we know the normal route is quicker, and yet someone somewhere decided to close the road. Last week I had … Continue reading Beauty in the Detour
My Race to Run 