From the archives. Originally published February 26th 2019 We are currently building a new home and, because we live in a state that frequently sees sub zero temperatures, we are putting a large emphasis on square footage. It isn’t a huge home but we wanted a decent sized play area for kids toContinue reading “Countertop Legacies”
Category Archives: faith
Humility: Preparation for the Journey
I’ve decided my official position on 2020 is “confused”. I’m confused about media coverage, confused about how to love people well from a distance, confused about mandates and regulations, laws and systems. I’m confused about the global stuff we are all facing. Then I’m dealing with sickness right now, two serious illnesses in two menContinue reading “Humility: Preparation for the Journey”
On Faith, Food, and Stewardship
This right here, friends, is a blessing stopping me in my tracks. I have just recently jumped into another area of service in my church. One that, honestly, I’ve been thinking I should be part of for ages and always found a reason not to. Our meal ministry fell aside awhile backContinue reading “On Faith, Food, and Stewardship”
Walking Worthy
I had the privilege of going to watch one of my best childhood friends in a movie this weekend. She stared in a local film a couple years ago and I was able to view it as part of a flashback cinema event. My husband gave up the evening of his father’s day so IContinue reading “Walking Worthy”
Lies and Liabilities
I have recently entered a new phase in parenting and am dealing with lying. My 3 year old believes he has discovered the secret to getting away with murder (or, at least, the creation of large, obnoxious messes and causing physical or emotional distress to his sister or cousins). The secret recipe is theContinue reading “Lies and Liabilities”
The Cure
“The proposed cure revealed to me that I had been oblivious to the disease.” Kathy Keller (The Meaning of Marriage by Timothy Keller with Kathy Keller, page 175) Kathy wrote this about the feminist movement in the seventies. Having grown up in a uniquely progressive household, she was unaware of the women who felt trapped,Continue reading “The Cure”
Burdens and Blessing among Believers
My little barefoot gardener. She is helping water the plants at my parent’s house. We are tending them as they seek healing out of state. To be honest, I am still reeling from the news. Trying to justify the sickness I am aware of with the healthy, strong man who has been a super-hero toContinue reading “Burdens and Blessing among Believers”
2020 Vision
My husband got me a book light for Christmas because after nearly 6 years of marriage he has learned to take hints very well or, perhaps, I have learned to say things clearly and write them down in at least 2 conspicuous locations. Most likely both but any way it happened… the light is hereContinue reading “2020 Vision”
Faith Like Fireweed
I’ve been working on a gratitude garden with my children for school this week. We have been throughly enjoying schooling from home this year. Something we started before the virus and have now continued, with a more isolated form of homeschooling. We are a family of homebodies so it isn’t thatContinue reading “Faith Like Fireweed”
