I am very fortunate and blessed to lead a Bible study, twice a week, at church as a part of my job as Christian Education Director. (Some might use the verb “teach,” but I often learn as much from the group members as I share, and often times they teach me in ways I couldContinue reading “Theological Ramblings on Psalm 69”
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Thoughts on Contentment
Contentment: (noun) feeling of being happy or satisfied. (Oxford Dictionary) It’s easy, on social media, to assume everyone else has it all together and is living the life of their dreams. It’s easy to assume that behind perfectly magazine cover-worthy front landscapes, they are living every day like a highlight reel. The reality is thatContinue reading “Thoughts on Contentment”
Christmas Memories & Grief
I’ve been very reflective this holiday season, and in the midst of that, I find myself missing my family so much – particularly, my extended family I grew up with in Ohio. When we were kids, we spent every Christmas Eve together. This year, my closest cousin Rachel passed away, and I’m finding myself rememberingContinue reading “Christmas Memories & Grief”
Helpful Dollar Tree Items for Parenting in the Pew
This one is for all of my Christian momma hen friends out there. Those of you who attend church regularly and have a little one (or multiple little ones) know that church is an entirely different experience when you’re on your own versus when you have a child to tend to. I’m not complaining –Continue reading “Helpful Dollar Tree Items for Parenting in the Pew”
C’mon, Flash!
I’ve added a new member to my family: my basset hound puppy named Flash! Unless you know me personally, you probably don’t know about my recent history with dogs. I love them – absolutely love dogs – but I’ve not had an easy way to go. Let’s go on an abbreviated trip down memory lane.Continue reading “C’mon, Flash!”