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Mark your calendars!
I want to introduce you today to a couple. Their names are Justin and Trisha Davis. Like all of us, they have a story. Like many of us, their story is filled with heartache. Unlike many of us,...
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When the faith-rubber meets the road…
It’s been a few months since my husband and I have answered the Lord’s lead in entering a season of new employment. It’s been a fantastic journey with lots of learning along the way. We’ve witnessed...
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Run
This weather has been such a treat. Such a joy. Such a gift. Us Ohioans know that it’s a short-term joy. It’s but a glimpse of what the next season will bring us… eventually. But for today, I...
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What I learned from fasting…
What a great 21-day period my family and I experienced during a time set aside for fasting and prayer. It’s actually the first time we’ve committed to a long-term season such as this, thus, due to the...
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The process of freedom…
Aaron and I watched a movie this evening. Near the end, the main character spoke to a group of men in prison. He himself was wearing a prison uniform and he was speaking from a place of acceptance...
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In the still, and the not so still…
I’ve actually missed writing. Crazy. My high school English teacher would fall off her chair if she heard this statement. Yes, it’s true. I’m passing through a season that has been and IS super...
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Unexpected blessings.
So I awoke this morning knowing that a long run was ahead of me. Sometimes this gets my juices flowing, other times it brings a feeling of dread. Today was the latter. After returning home late...
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It’s a privilege to say “yes” to the crazy…
“I’m leaving, on a jet plane…” Okay, well not so much a jet plane, more like a black mini-van… but I’m leaving none the less. Yep, tomorrow, two girlfriends and I are takin a road trip. We’re...
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More than I could ask for…
Ephesians 3:20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus...
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Life’s unexpected adventures…
Church in a movie theater? Yep. It works. Why? The building is not the important part, the people invite the presence of the Lord to meet them there, or they don’t. And every Sunday, this place...
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Our baby is 8!
At precisely 10:35 pm, eight years ago today, 8lbs. 10 oz. little Brynn Joy entered the world, and literally stole our hearts. She was a surprise to Momma. I thought for sure I was carrying a little...
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Don’t miss out on this one!
I would love to introduce you to my friend Stacy Williams today. She is the sweetest young thing. I’m telling ya, the happiest smile on her face, and a love for the Lord that just exudes out of her...
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This was no ordinary moment…
I was working at a preschool on Friday. It was lunch time, and I decided to take a few moments to check messages and emails. My eyes scanned the usual variety, and then they fell upon a text message...
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A runner’s dream day…
Yet another Saturday morning, another great morning for a run. Except this Saturday, May 4th, I would be allowed to run in another race. I do not write the word allowed lightly because as anyone can...
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I GET to go again.
So I prayed, earnestly and feverishly, and then I waited. Last year, I felt the Spirit’s nudging to join Him on an adventure in a country not my own. This year, I wanted to go, but I wouldn’t unless...
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Is it enough?
I had a thought tonight. It was a simple thought. Yet I found myself pausing… in the middle of loading the dishwasher. As a mother, am I doing enough? Oh, I’m “doing” alright. I could list and list...
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Priorities.
I read this today…. so. so. good. Often women are overwhelmed by too many things to do (see Luke 10:40) because there are many good choices concerning how to apportion their time (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8)....
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At the root of it all – fear feeding faith…
Our family is currently walking through a season of change… again. As I recall, not too long ago, I wrote about how I’m just not a big fan. I’ve found myself stumbling and bumbling through this...
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Letting him lead…
It’s our anniversary today. And I’ve noticed a few things about today. First, the weather – comfortable temperature, cool breeze, blue sky, and few puffy clouds. Just like it was 16 years ago. And...
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Every closed door leads to another open door…
My husband and I are both traveling through a time in our lives that is transitional in regards to our employment careers. As in many “markers” of life, when one door closes, there will be a time in...
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