This round-faced, Redskins-cheering toddler is me, over 30 years ago. (How’s that for a #TBT?) When I look at this photo, I can see little resemblances to all three of my sons. I can see resemblances to both of my parents. What I think I’m most grateful for right now, though, is a resemblance toContinue reading “Silver Linings & HTTR”
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Thoughts on the Path Straightener
Proverbs 3:5 is one of the most famous verses in the Bible’s wisdom books. You might even be able to recite it by memory. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight.” (NRSVUE) But it’s the next verse we might need to pray on and consider. VerseContinue reading “Thoughts on the Path Straightener”
Handprint Flowers
It’s summer, which means kids are home and work hours shift. (At least, that’s what it means for us, when our boys span the ages of 2-8, and I work both in church ministry and as Parents Day Out director.) My job is on-site during the school year, but is partially remote in summer andContinue reading “Handprint Flowers “
Piano Keys & Testimony
I have been having a heck of time. Life has been… hard. I can admit that I have been struggling with anxiety over worldly concerns. Today, as I drove my almost-8-year-old son, AJ, to church for our Youth Sunday rehearsal, he said to me, “my friend has some burdens.” I asked what he meant, andContinue reading “Piano Keys & Testimony “
A Good Friday Reflection
If you know me personally, you might know that I am a denominational mutt when it comes to religion. My extended family roots are found in Catholicism, I was baptized and am currently a Methodist, my husband considered himself Lutheran until he joined our Methodist church, and I went to a Baptist college for undergrad.Continue reading “A Good Friday Reflection “
Racism, a Reflection
Another non-homemaker, non-parenting post, I know. Unusual, but these are unusual times. And I feel called to use any platform I have – no matter how small – to speak truth. This reflection comes after seeing the horrendous social media post that President Trump made, featuring a variety of democrats as animals, including Former PresidentContinue reading “Racism, a Reflection “
Go and Have Mercy
Bear with me today, friends. In the midst of shootings and violence by ICE – that would not be forgiven or forgotten if conducted by traditional police forces – in our nation, I find myself in a period of reflection, prayer, and Biblical reading. I am seeking God’s face and His conviction for myself andContinue reading “Go and Have Mercy”
Extra – A Blessing
Today I bought my kids new shoes – not because they needed them, but because I wanted to and I know they’ll get used. A few years back, I was single-momming it with my little AJ. A single mom, working two jobs, and still sort of struggling. AJ had absolutely everything he needed (because singleContinue reading “Extra – A Blessing”
A Gift in Memory
Last night, I was given the most thoughtful gift I have received in quite some time. Before I assisted with our Blue Christmas worship service (meant for those grieving through the holidays) at the church I serve, a member of our grief group ran up to me. She handed me a clear bag with aContinue reading “A Gift in Memory”
Cut-Corners Swedish Meatballs
While it may only be the second week of November, and while that may not usually be the traditional winter-weather season of East Tennessee, yesterday we had snowfall. My sweet boys were absolutely enthralled by the snow. Here’s a sweet photo of Teddy (age 3) watching the snow come down through our back door ontoContinue reading “Cut-Corners Swedish Meatballs”
