It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Pennsylvania! The snow has been falling since noon today... our first big snow of the season. Some people say we can't do Christmas things before Thanksgiving... but we celebrated early with my mom last Saturday so we're in the clear š One of my all-time favorite … Continue reading Adore
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Good Eyes
My prayer lately has been: āGod, help me see myself as You see me.ā I struggle between the two extremes - pride, and low self-esteem. But Iām slowly discovering thereās a better way. He wants me to have good eyes, to see myself as He sees me, through a lens of grace. Romans 12:3 says, … Continue reading Good Eyes
Count It All
I love numbers. And counting. So I love when I find Bible verses that talk about counting. š Today there are three that I'd like to highlight! 1. Count it all GOOD "Love keeps no record of wrongs..." - 1 Corinthians 13:5 (NIV) "Love does not take into account a wrong suffered..." - 1 Corinthians … Continue reading Count It All
Faith in the ļ»æFire
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 ļ»æFire
Fighting the Good Fight
"Fight the good fight of faith." - 1 Timothy 6:12 Paul's words to Timothy have been running through my mind as I question and wonder and wait, trusting God's timing and sinking my roots deeper in Him. We are called to fight the good fight of faith. This action word for fight in the Greek … Continue reading Fighting the Good Fight
Butterflies and Soaring Birds
What do you see when you take a moment to be still, breathe deep, and have a long look outside? Leaves are changing color and falling soft to the ground. The wind makes the blades of grass dance and the crisp leaves sweep across the yard. A swirling storm of helicopter seeds fall from the … Continue reading Butterflies and Soaring Birds
When it’s Hard to Love
Most of you know that my husband and I have four children. And most of you know that parenting can be so hard sometimes. Rewarding and amazing, yesā¦ but stressful, challenging, and overwhelming, also yes. It gets even tougher when you realize that you donāt love one of your kids as much as the others. … Continue reading When it’s Hard to Love
My Race to Run 