With next Thursday set aside for an extra special guest blog, this is my last official blog of 2019! My time with bloom is nearing its end. It's time to reflect, to look back, to remember. I love seeing how God has tied my past one words together. Breathe, Held, Bloom. Transplanting, Resting, Blooming. “Send … Continue reading A Year With Bloom
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As For Me
It's hard to believe we're almost halfway through December. The year is quickly coming to a close! Which also means I am almost done reading my Daily Chronological Bible. I have loved the accountability and discipline of daily reading, as well as seeing how God can bring to light and life certain verses at just … Continue reading As For Me
Traditions
I'm a big fan of traditions, especially during the Christmas season. There's a sense of familiarity every year when we take time to carry on the traditions we love. Here are some of my favorites: Setting up our Christmas tree (before Thanksgiving) Ornaments given to each person on Thanksgiving (started by my Grandma) Hot cocoa … Continue reading Traditions
Misery Ridge – Why I Didn’t Allow Myself to Trust My Feelings This Year
Happy Thanksgiving! And Happy Thoughtful Thursday! I am honored to bring you a guest blog this week from Chelsea Dutta! I met Chelsea before we moved to Pennsylvania. She is the founder and leader of Amma's Umma, my favorite fair-trade place to shop. Chelsea introduced me to so many incredible things in the short time … Continue reading Misery Ridge – Why I Didn’t Allow Myself to Trust My Feelings This Year
Come and Abide
Four weeks ago, on my oldest son's birthday, I picked my kids up from school like any other day. Except my youngest let me know she had left her hat on the playground during recess. With four kids in public school and colder weather fast approaching, it's almost an art, keeping track of everyone's personal … Continue reading Come and Abide
Choosing Vulnerability
Confession: I have a conditional love for vulnerability. I love it when things are going well, when I have a good rhythm, when I (seem to) have it all together. When I'm balancing my roles well, when my relationships are thriving, when my house is clean, when I'm on top of my to-do list. I … Continue reading Choosing Vulnerability
Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs
God has been calling to mind my love for music and writing. He recently encouraged me to find my voice again. I'm a writer and a worshiper at heart. Whether it's a song, a poem, a story, a blog... I love to weave words together in order to point people to their Heavenly Father. Ephesians … Continue reading Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs
My Race to Run 