When my oldest child was a baby, I had an assignment from my discipler to write Proverbs 31:10-31 in my own words. It was my first experience paraphrasing a portion of Scripture, and I loved it. I enjoyed researching the meanings behind the words and trying to capture them in a fresh light. I had … Continue reading Proverbs 31: A Paraphrase
The Bible
Keep Going
My Race To Run. The purpose of my blog has always been two-fold: An outlet to share what God puts on my heart A place to encourage others in their journey with Him "... let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us." - Hebrews 12:1 It's the tag for my blog because … Continue reading Keep Going
Watch Out For My Roots
I don't see a lot of commercials on TV, but through years I've always been fond of this one. I have many memories of walking or running outside with loved ones, reciting this girl's line - "Watch out for my rooo-ooots!" We all have roots; whether they are shallow or growing deep, whether they're dry … Continue reading Watch Out For My Roots
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
Equanimity
Equa-what? That's what I thought when I first saw this word. But when I read the definition, I felt like I had just discovered a hidden treasure, a piece to my puzzle that I had always longed for. Spoiler alert: Marriage can be quite the rollercoaster, especially if you have kids. As I grow in … Continue reading Equanimity
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
My Race to Run 