I started this blog last September, and it's been sitting patiently in the drafts folder ever since. Winter is (hopefully) over in our corner of the country, which means this piece has suddenly become relevant again! So I'm dusting it off and adding a few insights 🙂 There's nothing like finding the evidence of a … Continue reading No Vacancy
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Proverbs 31: A Paraphrase
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
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
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
Cracked Windows and Fractured Hearts
A week ago we had some crazy wind chills that plunged our region well into negative temperatures. As we've adjusted to the Pennsylvania climate, "cold" has brought on a whole new meaning. They cancelled school because of the extreme cold, so my kids and I spent most of the day huddled around our gas heater … Continue reading Cracked Windows and Fractured Hearts
Memories of My Miscarriage
Sometimes I think we go through hard things and then hide them. Or at least not talk about them. Sometimes it's easier to avoid them. Maybe it's too raw and real. We let memories fade and time pass and sometimes, we forget. We forget how God was with us, and we forget that people are … Continue reading Memories of My Miscarriage
A Safe Place For Blueberry Stains
My best friend Stacie sent me this piece of writing and it was too good not to share with you! Which inspired something new for 2019 here at "My Race to Run" - every few weeks, I am going to bring you a hand-selected guest blog from a different person in my life. Stacie Van … Continue reading A Safe Place For Blueberry Stains
My Race to Run 