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 “
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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”
A Positive Perspective
A theological thought for the evening… It is widely believed that Paul wrote the book of Philippians while in jail, and yet it is often called “the book of joy” by students of the Word. Jail may not seem like a likely place to author “the book of joy,” though, right? Paul finds joy andContinue reading “A Positive Perspective”
From Impossible to Possible
In Genesis 18, this question is asked: “Is anything too hard for the Lord?” And this answer is given: “No, nothing is too hard for Him.” Genesis, which aims to show us God’s omnipotence, tells us that nothing is too much, too difficult for God – because God is all powerful. Later, as we progressContinue reading “From Impossible to Possible”
Mexican Lasagna
I made Mexican food for dinner on Tuesday – yes, Taco Tuesday – and I realized as I prepared a favorite easy dish that I may never have shared this one on the blog! Some call it “taco bake” and others call it “Mexican lasagna.” At my house, we just call it “yummy.” This isContinue reading “Mexican Lasagna”
Kate with a Twang 