We’re in the thick of Advent, moving slowly toward the celebration of Jesus’s birth. Embracing shadows as we look to Light. (In case you missed it… Shadow & Light by Tsh Oxenreider is an incredible resource on your “Advent”-ure. Each day has a unique song and piece of artwork to reflect on! You can also … Continue reading ADVENTure + enCOURAGEment
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2020 was nearing its end, and I may have forgotten to choose a #oneword for the new year. I was in the thick of Advent, moving through the shadows toward the light of Christmas. Then our family fully embraced celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas which kept us savoring the season up until yesterday. After … Continue reading Trust
Celebrating Life
It's been a cloud-y week in our home! Last weekend, Clouds premiered on Disney Plus. I first heard about Zach Sobiech's story when I read his mom's book Fly A Little Higher 6 years ago. This week Jon (and Jackson) covered Zach's song that inspired the movie. Click here to check it out on YouTube! … Continue reading Celebrating Life
In Christ Alone
It's time for another #GuestBlog! This month's piece is written by Heather Spraut. We met in September 2019 at a book launch party for Sarah Mae and The Complicated Heart. Heather and I exchanged blogs and have kept in touch since. Check out her blog at https://heatherspraut.wordpress.com/ and read her inspiring words below! ❤ "In … Continue reading In Christ Alone
Never Alone
Have you ever paused long enough to hear the song God is singing over you? A few days ago, as I started making lunch for my kids, I looked up and saw this verse. I had taped it to my fridge last month. "I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you." … Continue reading Never Alone
Binding Up The Broken Hearted
It's time for another #guestblog, and it's an honor to bring you this one from Sherilyn Sweeney. We met the Sweeney family when we moved to Sequim, WA in the summer of 2014. My time with Sherilyn was short and sweet, but I am forever grateful for her friendship. I have such fond memories of … Continue reading Binding Up The Broken Hearted
Soul Searching
Jon covered RATTLE this week, and to be honest, I wasn't a huge fan of the song at first. But getting a front row seat to Jon's recording session, something in me shifted. The words came to life and woke me up a bit. God has resurrection power and it's available to us today. He … Continue reading Soul Searching
My Race to Run 