In my daily Bible reading, Psalm 19:7-11 recently caught my attention: "The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the … Continue reading Daily Bread {gluten-free, of course}
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Tagalong
My Grandpa loved crossword puzzles. On my visit to Washington earlier this month, I was looking through one of the last crossword puzzles he worked on before he passed away. Puzzle 90. My mom had told Alexa to play Lauren Daigle a few minutes before and the song Once and For All was playing. My … Continue reading Tagalong
Remembering Gramps
On this particular Thursday, my day set aside to write, all I can think about is my Grandpa. He passed away two days ago. I woke up at 3am yesterday, wishing it was all a dream. Reality sunk in, and I couldn't get back to sleep. So I searched through photos on my phone for … Continue reading Remembering Gramps
Proverbs 31: A Paraphrase
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
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
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 