I'm a big fan of traditions, especially during the Christmas season. There's a sense of familiarity every year when we take time to carry on the traditions we love. Here are some of my favorites: Setting up our Christmas tree (before Thanksgiving) Ornaments given to each person on Thanksgiving (started by my Grandma) Hot cocoa … Continue reading Traditions
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Misery Ridge – Why I Didn’t Allow Myself to Trust My Feelings This Year
Happy Thanksgiving! And Happy Thoughtful Thursday! I am honored to bring you a guest blog this week from Chelsea Dutta! I met Chelsea before we moved to Pennsylvania. She is the founder and leader of Amma's Umma, my favorite fair-trade place to shop. Chelsea introduced me to so many incredible things in the short time … Continue reading Misery Ridge – Why I Didn’t Allow Myself to Trust My Feelings This Year
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
Choosing Vulnerability
Confession: I have a conditional love for vulnerability. I love it when things are going well, when I have a good rhythm, when I (seem to) have it all together. When I'm balancing my roles well, when my relationships are thriving, when my house is clean, when I'm on top of my to-do list. I … Continue reading Choosing Vulnerability
Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs
God has been calling to mind my love for music and writing. He recently encouraged me to find my voice again. I'm a writer and a worshiper at heart. Whether it's a song, a poem, a story, a blog... I love to weave words together in order to point people to their Heavenly Father. Ephesians … Continue reading Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs
Obedience, Rescue, and an Unlikely Trip to the Zoo
October is a special month because there are TWO guest blogs! I've been posting one every 4 weeks and this month, there are two! I want to introduce you to Darcy O'Brien, one of my dearest friends from Sequim, WA. I met Darcy five years ago at church, and really got to know her best … Continue reading Obedience, Rescue, and an Unlikely Trip to the Zoo
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 