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
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Hello Darkness, My Old Friend
This week’s title is the opening line to a well-known song, “The Sound of Silence.” Maybe you enjoy the version by Simon & Garfunkel, or maybe Disturbed’s cover is more your style. As a mom to 4, I’m most familiar with the Trolls version. (Cue the whole soundtrack.) Maybe it’s the seasons changing or maybe … Continue reading Hello Darkness, My Old Friend
Taking Time to Unpack Trauma
Just because my trauma looks different than yours, doesn’t mean it’s not real. I might be opening a can of worms… but I think it might be necessary. I’ve been toting around some heavy emotional baggage for decades. Various forms of abuse, even if small and spread out, were compounded throughout my childhood and beyond, … Continue reading Taking Time to Unpack Trauma
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
On the Daily
It’s time for a guest blog! I’m excited to bring you these words from my husband, Jon Wright!! This message has been stirring in his heart, and he was eager to share it this week. Be encouraged in your walk with God and be inspired to go deeper! “On the Daily” by Jon Wright Exodus … Continue reading On the Daily
Making Space
Make room. Make space. Clean house. Get ready. Clean the inside of the cup. Prepare Him room. Prepare my heart. You’ve brought me out into a spacious place. You rescued me because You delighted in me. I typed these words into a note on my phone on May 11th. I didn’t know the fullness of … Continue reading Making Space
Bitterness and Belonging
Check out this teaching on YouTube, or keep reading! If I pause long enough to listen, I discover that my heart aches to belong. I also find that bitterness threatens to fill the space. Sometimes it seems like I’m on the outside looking in, observing all the seasons and places where we used to belong. … Continue reading Bitterness and Belonging
My Race to Run 