The holiday season did not go according to plan. In part because I did not expect half of my family to be sick at various intervals from Christmas Day to New Year’s Eve. (I’m hopeful that we are on the other side of it now, and am finally feeling a sense of excitement for the … Continue reading Alabaster
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Check-In + Prayer Guide
Words are my jam. From choosing an annual #oneword to song lyrics and blogs, and all the books, dictionaries, and encyclopedias in between. (Fun fact: I hope one day to have a room in my home devoted as a library and study area.) Words are important to me - writing them, speaking them, reading, listening; … Continue reading Check-In + Prayer Guide
You Know Better
We had a great morning with our church family. I’m so thankful for The River – it’s been an oasis and safe place for our family over the last year. During worship, we surrendered the things we’ve been holding on to a little too tightly. We made space for God, clearing out the clutter, asking … Continue reading You Know Better
Advocate and Intercessor
One of my kids has been struggling with sleep this month. She used to sleep eleven hours per night; now she can’t fall asleep or sleep longer than a couple hours at a time. We’ve done our best to develop healthy sleep hygiene habits and a consistent bedtime routine, and we’re following a protocol set … Continue reading Advocate and Intercessor
Dearly Beloved
Another timely guest blog from Laci - may you receive a greater measure of love today! “See what an incredible quality of love the Father has shown to us, that we would be named and called and counted the children of God! And so we are! For this reason the world does not know us, … Continue reading Dearly Beloved
Thrilled to Be Here
My kids are growing up too fast. I’ve been saying that for at least 15 years. One of them recently got her driver’s license, started a job, and attended a college preview day. She reminded me that next Christmas will be her last before she graduates high school. Selah. It’s wild how much you can … Continue reading Thrilled to Be Here
Come to Jesus
I don’t know about you, but I’m looking forward to this next season and chapter called 2024! But first, check out this timely guest blog from Laci! “The weary world rejoices.” This is a line from my all-time favorite Christmas song, O Holy Night. The beautiful vocals and fascinating lyrics of this song get me … Continue reading Come to Jesus
My Race to Run 