Finding Joy and Contentment in the Ordinary
In first grade, our art teacher gave us the project to make a gift for our parents out of clay. We were to form it into the shape we desired it to be and then she would place it in the very hot kiln to harden into pottery. Finishing touches were made to our gifts… Continue reading He Made It Again
Language is simply fascinating to me. In high school, Etymology was by far my favorite subject. We use language all day, every day. We communicate information, emotions, ideas, and everything that falls in-between. This year, as I reflected on where I was at and where God was sending me, I kept landing on the word… Continue reading Come
Picture the scene. A woman. Sick for all her life. Tormented inside. In a constant state of chaos. Then a Healer comes along. He is able to not only cure her ailment, but bring a new life, free from ever repeating such imprisonment. This was Mary Magdalene. The accounts in the Bible talk about a… Continue reading Through the Tears
Purpose. The life in ones veins. The path to their walk. The table in which they sup at. Purpose is so important. Without purpose, a person will feel unfulfilled, lost, and depressed. We are masters at creating a fabricated purpose, one that tries so very hard to pave the way to happiness and contentment, but… Continue reading Purposeful Brokenness
The girls asked to put up the Christmas tree earlier than we normally do this year. They have been eager to see the lights, hang the ornaments, and let's be honest, get some presents. I wasn't so sure. Pulling out all the Christmas boxes wasn't the problem. Neither was putting together the big, heavy tree.… Continue reading Trimming the Tree
I wish… …you could have seen today with us. The sun was shining and perfect. The clouds were white and fluffy, just how you like them. I wish… … you could have come down the stairs like you always do, excited to see how we decorated for your special day. Bouncy. Hoppy. Giggling. Messy haired.… Continue reading I Wish…
When Peter and I were stationed in Germany, there were a number of times that we were able to visit the Alps. In fact, my favorite story to tell was the particular visit we had where for the small sum of about $6.50, we could take a carriage ride up the mountain. How romantic! Did… Continue reading Iceberg
June 24th. This is a very important date. Maybe not for you, but for our family, it is a date that will not be forgotten so easily. There has been significance to this date for five years now, but this year adds one more important turning point to it. Let me back up and explain.… Continue reading The Emotion of It All
I'm a purger at heart. I love being able to get rid of the old and bring in the new. But with that comes my ability, at times, to be wasteful and not see the value in things. My husband is a master at this. We have gelato containers that I would have thrown out,… Continue reading Faith’s Container
I can't tell you how many times Mothering has brought me to my limits. There have been days when Peter has walked in the door, only for me to walk right out so I can catch my breath. Parenting is NOT for the faint of heart. So much blood, sweat, and tears are required. But… Continue reading When Enough is Enough
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