I've been reflecting on Seasons. Summer held on longer than I expected, and it seems Fall flew by in a month. For the locals, this might be "nothing yet"... but for this Washington-native... it is straight-up freezing outside. I will continue to bundle up my kids like Randy in A Christmas Story even if it's … Continue reading Faith in the Fire
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Through Valleys and Over Mountains
This life is full of highs and lows. Hills and valleys. Mountains and canyons. Peaks and pits. It often feels like a rollercoaster; one minute you're soaring free, and in the blink of an eye you're being jerked around unexpected corners and dropping to certain death. Maybe I'm being a little dramatic. BUT there is a constant … Continue reading Through Valleys and Over Mountains
Catching My Breath
I was inspired by Margaret Feinberg's post to choose "One Word" for 2017. I made a list of possibilities and narrowed it down to one that I just couldn't shake. Breathe. Little did I know a trial was looming around the corner that would seemingly take my breath away. It certainly took my words away. … Continue reading Catching My Breath
Pilgrimage
Last week, my friend Arlene gave me a book to read with my kids. It’s called “Little Pilgrim’s Progress” by Helen Taylor. It’s a retelling of John Bunyan’s classic, “Pilgrim’s Progress.” I read the abridged version of his book years ago, and honestly I don’t remember much of it! So I was very excited to … Continue reading Pilgrimage
We Haven’t Arrived
As I look back over the last ten years of my walk with God, there have been ups and downs, mountains and valleys, good times and bad. As I continue blogging, I just want to let you in on a little secret – I am not perfect. I don’t have it all figured out. I … Continue reading We Haven’t Arrived
My Race to Run 