It's time for another #guestblog, and it's an honor to bring you this one from Sherilyn Sweeney. We met the Sweeney family when we moved to Sequim, WA in the summer of 2014. My time with Sherilyn was short and sweet, but I am forever grateful for her friendship. I have such fond memories of … Continue reading Binding Up The Broken Hearted
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Beloved, Be Loved
This season has no end date, which is hard for me to wrap my head around. I know now that my kids will not be returning to school this year. Summer break indeed arrived early. I am forced to establish new rhythms rather abruptly; I had gotten used to my quiet, productive moments during the … Continue reading Beloved, Be Loved
No Smoke
I'm excited to share a video of this teaching with you! Here is the written version as well. Don't forget to scroll to the end for details about the giveaway! It really is crazy how much our world has changed in a few short weeks. One month ago I was preparing to go to the … Continue reading No Smoke
Choices
We have a choice. It certainly doesn't feel like it at times, as so many decisions are being made for us during this pandemic. But we do have a choice. We can choose our response, our attitude, our perspective. Will we bow down to fear and doubt, or will we stand firm in our Heavenly … Continue reading Choices
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
Enough
"I can do hard things." "I can't do everything." These two truths have been bouncing around my brain today. I'm trying to find some rhythm in this tension. Last night three of my four kids just wouldn't listen. Simple instructions, mind you. They weren't having it. The thought crossed my mind: "why can't this be … Continue reading Enough
My Race to Run 