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)
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Thrilled to Be Here
My kids are growing up too fast. I’ve been saying that for at least 15 years. One of them recently got her driver’s license, started a job, and attended a college preview day. She reminded me that next Christmas will be her last before she graduates high school. Selah. It’s wild how much you can … Continue reading Thrilled to Be Here
A Few of My Favorite Things: December
With Christmas just a few sleeps away, I wanted to repost two of my favorite Christmastime blogs – they are filled with some of my favorite things! The 12 Days of Christmas Movies - Something we started last Christmas, that we are making our preparations for now! 12 days of movies with themed activities and … Continue reading A Few of My Favorite Things: December
The 12 Days of Christmas Movies
2020 was a long and difficult year, and our family experienced an especially hard winter season. Uncertainty lurked in the shadows, while weariness began to take root. God brought a book about Advent into our lives that November, and we had an incredible time navigating the adventure together. (I highly recommend Tsh Oxenreider’s book, Shadow … Continue reading The 12 Days of Christmas Movies
A Few of My Favorite Things: November
It’s almost Christmas!!! I know, I have to rein it in a bit. Thanksgiving is first. But we like to get in to the Christmas spirit a little early in our home. At the time of writing I think we’re about 37 days away. But guess what starts in 10 days!? Advent!! Books: Shadow & … Continue reading A Few of My Favorite Things: November
A Few of My Favorite Things: October
How is it almost November?! I’m trying to be present and enjoy the rest of October… here are a few of my favorites from the past month! Daily Rhythms: Last 90 Days Tracker from Joanna Busby! I’ve been following the 5 to Thrive - I love the accountability of taking care of myself. Joanna’s tracker … Continue reading A Few of My Favorite Things: October
Refocus on the Father
For the past four weeks, we’ve been establishing rhythms and trying to find a balance between work and play and rest. I’ve been studying some Psalms and I’m inspired by David, by how he kept turning to God, kept trusting His timing and His ways. In the face of trouble and suffering, David continued to … Continue reading Refocus on the Father
My Race to Run 