As you may know from previous blogs, our family has made a habit of selecting a word for each year. As December draws to an end, we try to spend time reflecting on the previous year and the “one word” we’d chosen. Then looking ahead, we pray and discern what our word for the coming … Continue reading Lean In
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Hanging on by a Thread
There are so many things happening in the world right now, and there are so many things happening individually in the lives of every single one of us. Everyone is going through something. Instead of wasting our breath comparing and fixing, what if we spent our time comforting and encouraging? That has always been at … Continue reading Hanging on by a Thread
A Radiant Vessel (in the making)
I spent some time digging into my #oneword for 2025 (alabaster). I wanted to share some of my findings before January is officially over. Alabaster is such a unique word for me, as I usually have an action word that I’m focused on each year. It feels like a deep well, and I am excited … Continue reading A Radiant Vessel (in the making)
Mercy Over Judgment
I was shown mercy today. There was a situation beyond my control, and I was nervous that I was going to get in trouble for it. I was quick to apologize, and prepared to explain myself. Instead, I was met with mercy. It was a bit unexpected; I didn’t have to fix it, we all … Continue reading Mercy Over Judgment
Alabaster
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
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
My Race to Run 