Today was the first day of school for my four kids at three different schools. In a new district, a new city, a new state. It was also my first day at my new job! Lots of firsts, lots of amazing things. But there were also moments of heartache and struggle. Trouble comes in all … Continue reading Trust Him in the Trouble
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Hope For Help
I don’t know where you’re at today. Maybe you’re in a great place with God. (If so, feel free to bookmark this for a later date.) But I do know that Jesus promised us that we would have trouble in this life. So for the struggling soul, the one who is having a hard time … Continue reading Hope For Help
Beauty All Around
I'm bringing you my first blog as a California resident. (Insert happy dance!) The past few weeks have been a blur of packing, cleaning, driving, hotel stays, unpacking, and organizing. There have been highs and lows, lasts and firsts, bittersweet good-byes and a refreshing new start. On our five-day journey from Washington to Pennsylvania four … Continue reading Beauty All Around
Becoming a Good Label Reader
I am currently in Nebraska, almost halfway on our cross-country move from Pennsylvania to California! But I am really excited to bring you this month’s guest blog by Shannon Williamson! God crossed our paths just over 7 years in a small town called Sequim, WA. Three years later I moved to Pennsylvania, and then Shannon … Continue reading Becoming a Good Label Reader
Making Space
Make room. Make space. Clean house. Get ready. Clean the inside of the cup. Prepare Him room. Prepare my heart. You’ve brought me out into a spacious place. You rescued me because You delighted in me. I typed these words into a note on my phone on May 11th. I didn’t know the fullness of … Continue reading Making Space
Stay the Course (Part 2)
Apparently I’ve already posted a “Stay the Course” blog, so here’s part 2! Our home has seen its share of emotional rollercoasters in the past few weeks. There are some big changes on the horizon, and we are slowly moving toward them. It’s happy and sad and scary and amazing all at once. But beyond … Continue reading Stay the Course (Part 2)
Everything is Temporary
Everything is temporary. This thought invaded my mind last week. I had paused long enough to think of how full our schedule had become. After a year of a mostly empty planner, overwhelm was trying to find a foothold. The truth that it’s all temporary settled me a bit. In a month, things will slow … Continue reading Everything is Temporary
My Race to Run 