When my oldest child was a baby, I had an assignment from my discipler to write Proverbs 31:10-31 in my own words. It was my first experience paraphrasing a portion of Scripture, and I loved it. I enjoyed researching the meanings behind the words and trying to capture them in a fresh light. I had … Continue reading Proverbs 31: A Paraphrase
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On the Other Side of Rely
Last September I was able to sneak away for five days to visit family and friends in the Pacific Northwest. As I sat on that Edmonds-Kingston ferry, the one I used to travel so often, I found myself lost in my thoughts. And not in a good way. I was swirling and whirling into frustration … Continue reading On the Other Side of Rely
God Didn’t Promise to Keep You from Falling on Your Face
It's that time of the month... for another guest blog 🙂 This one is brought to you by Samantha Eckrich! We met Samantha in the summer of 2017 through Liberty Church in Pennsylvania. Samantha is a college student majoring in Psychology and Music; she is preparing to continue her studies in Clinical Psychology this fall … Continue reading God Didn’t Promise to Keep You from Falling on Your Face
Keep Going
My Race To Run. The purpose of my blog has always been two-fold: An outlet to share what God puts on my heart A place to encourage others in their journey with Him "... let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us." - Hebrews 12:1 It's the tag for my blog because … Continue reading Keep Going
Watch Out For My Roots
I don't see a lot of commercials on TV, but through years I've always been fond of this one. I have many memories of walking or running outside with loved ones, reciting this girl's line - "Watch out for my rooo-ooots!" We all have roots; whether they are shallow or growing deep, whether they're dry … Continue reading Watch Out For My Roots
Leftovers
Special occasions are cause for special meals in our house! Whether it's a holiday, birthday or anniversary - we make sure our favorite dinners are on the menu. This past Monday was one of those days. It was the 15th anniversary of when I first walked up the front steps of Turning Point Church and … Continue reading Leftovers
The Best Valentine
We were created for relationships, but that doesn't mean it's always marked by chocolates and roses. You may be single and loving it, divorced or widowed, happily married or unhappily married. No matter what your relationship status is, no matter how you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day (or how you feel about it) – you are LOVED … Continue reading The Best Valentine
My Race to Run 