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
Psalms
Shadows (Part 2)
I thought I had learned my lesson about the shadows. After all, I wrote a blog about it. 😉 "Don't mistake this darkness for something other than His shadow. It's not separation. You are under His wings." Trouble and trials remind us to take refuge in the shadow of His wings. "Have mercy on me, … Continue reading Shadows (Part 2)
The Father Who Hears
"Get to know this kind Father." - Melissa Helser I love this quote! One of my focuses this summer is to dig in to the Word and discover another layer of the Father's heart. To learn more about His character. To get to know Him better. I've been reading this week about the life of … Continue reading The Father Who Hears
The Best Valentine
We were created for relationships, but that doesn't mean it's always marked by chocolates and roses. You may be single and loving it, divorced or widowed, happily married or unhappily married. No matter what your relationship status is, no matter how you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day (or how you feel about it) – you are LOVED … Continue reading The Best Valentine
Cracked Windows and Fractured Hearts
A week ago we had some crazy wind chills that plunged our region well into negative temperatures. As we've adjusted to the Pennsylvania climate, "cold" has brought on a whole new meaning. They cancelled school because of the extreme cold, so my kids and I spent most of the day huddled around our gas heater … Continue reading Cracked Windows and Fractured Hearts
My Essential Self
This blog has been in my drafts folder for at least six months. Today seemed like a good day to finish it. I am so grateful to Shauna Niequist for teaching me this phrase: "my essential self." I first read it in her book, Present Over Perfect, toward the end of 2017. I see it … Continue reading My Essential Self
Grains of Sand
I love the beach. It’s one of my favorite places to be. To sit in the sand and watch the waves roll in... I love it! But I’ve found I’m a fan of the sand when it’s at the beach... not in our clothes, shoes or car! (We may or may not still have some … Continue reading Grains of Sand
My Race to Run 