Steve Wiens is a gift to the blogging world. He is a pastor whose voice is a needed reminder of the power of vulnerability and authenticity. I’m lucky enough to live in the same city as him, and can tell you his real life presence is just as great as … Continue reading
It is a question that rattles around like that pebble in our shoe that just won’t go away. Irritating us. Rubbing against our foot. Distracting our minds from the walk. We fear what will happen if we shake that stone lose. If others see, they will know that … Continue reading
Lent arrived the day I left on vacation. I boarded a plane headed south to warmer temperatures, and noticed a stewardess with ashes still on her forehead from an earlier service. As she wore her dark forehead, we displayed the light-hearted smiles of a family taking a trip. … Continue reading
Dear Heavenly Father, I don’t know how to process what is on my heart today. I am not sure if these words should be written here, on my site, or if they are private utterances that should be left between You and I in my journal. Something … Continue reading
There’s something I love about kids’ temper tantrums. I know that sounds sick and wrong. And trust me, I don’t always feel this way. Especially when I am the one who has to parent through it. But, if I step outside myself and watch a tantrum transpire, … Continue reading
I have been waiting my entire adult life to have one. I am thrilled that I finally do. I finally have a wood burning fireplace. In my living room. Ever since we moved into our house this summer, I tiny bit of me began to look forward to … Continue reading
Several weeks ago, I wrote a book review, recommending that you get a copy of This Ordinary Adventure. When you read Christine Jeske‘s post for today, I think you’ll know why a book about her family’s adventures and perspectives is worth reading. Maybe Christmas not going as planned is … Continue reading
There are certain words, I think, that shut our ears as soon as we hear them. Nothing. Everything. Always. Never. These are closed words. Thick with a certainty that doesn’t exist in our world of muddled questions. There are too many what ifs, and how abouts, and except for the … Continue reading
I definitely have a blog crush on Addie Zierman. Her writing is rich with imagery and beauty and depth and power. I am delighted to have her perspective as part of this series. Say he comes. Say he stands in my room, all wings and glory. White and glowing, lit … Continue reading
I’m not sure how Sarah Koci Scheilz and I first connected online, but I am glad we did. She writes about living life with intention and is an encouraging voice in my world. I hope you enjoy her post today. I need more fingers to count the number of my … Continue reading
