Sometimes we need to remember that we’re human. We need to be aware of our limitations. Then we can gently remind ourselves that we don’t have to check everything off of our endless to-do lists right this very moment. It’s okay to leave things unfinished today. It’s okay to save some stuff for tomorrow. It’s … Continue reading Limited People, Unlimited God
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The GOAT
Happy Wednesday! I’m excited to bring you a guest blog written by my amazing husband, Jon Wright! Check out his message about the GOAT… and no, it’s NOT Tom Brady!! “The GOAT” by Jon Wright Anyone who knows me knows that I really love sports. Ever since I was little… starting in soccer at age … Continue reading The GOAT
Leaning into Lent
Lent isn’t something I grew up with; it wasn’t a cherished tradition or a familiar routine. It’s something I’ve had to learn to lean into, something I’m still learning from. Lent is sacred space. It’s more than a countdown to Easter. It’s a readying, a preparing, a paring down, a thinning. It’s not about adding … Continue reading Leaning into Lent
Stories
Our house is fairly immersed in the Winter Olympics. We’re so glad to be back on the west coast (meaning we don’t have to stay up as late to watch the primetime events)! After dinner each night we have a rhythm of settling in to watch the athletes compete. The mom in me cringes every … Continue reading Stories
Worthy
Happy New Year!! Today is the 12th day of Christmas, which means my family is celebrating with one more night of movies/activities/snacks! My favorite tradition at the start of each new year is choosing a #oneword. A word to be on the lookout for, a theme, something to focus on for the next 365 days. … Continue reading Worthy
Nothing Has Changed
Check out this month’s guest blog by Chase Barnhart! We had the privilege of meeting Chase earlier this year, as God made a way for us to move to Fresno! Chase recently moved to pursue a master’s degree, and though we miss him, we are grateful for the season we had with him. Chase is … Continue reading Nothing Has Changed
The 12 Days of Christmas Movies
2020 was a long and difficult year, and our family experienced an especially hard winter season. Uncertainty lurked in the shadows, while weariness began to take root. God brought a book about Advent into our lives that November, and we had an incredible time navigating the adventure together. (I highly recommend Tsh Oxenreider’s book, Shadow … Continue reading The 12 Days of Christmas Movies
My Race to Run 