My Grandpa loved crossword puzzles. On my visit to Washington earlier this month, I was looking through one of the last crossword puzzles he worked on before he passed away. Puzzle 90. My mom had told Alexa to play Lauren Daigle a few minutes before and the song Once and For All was playing. My … Continue reading Tagalong
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Remembering Gramps
On this particular Thursday, my day set aside to write, all I can think about is my Grandpa. He passed away two days ago. I woke up at 3am yesterday, wishing it was all a dream. Reality sunk in, and I couldn't get back to sleep. So I searched through photos on my phone for … Continue reading Remembering Gramps
They’ve been there all along.
Let me introduce you to my friend, Emily Fields! I love the story of how we met! It was February of 2017, and Beth Moore was hosting LIT, an event for women in their 20's and 30's with "fire in their bones to teach, speak, or write." My husband accompanied me from Seattle to Houston, … Continue reading They’ve been there all along.
For Mother’s Day
Mother's Day is right around the corner! We are making some last minute preparations at Liberty Church, and we couldn't be more excited to celebrate all the moms this Sunday! I want to dedicate today's blog to my amazing Mom and share one of the things that makes her such an inspiration. Last year I … Continue reading For Mother’s Day
No Vacancy
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
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
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
My Race to Run 