He wrestled with God (Genesis 32:24-32). He put up a fight. He was stubborn. He was determined. He was affected. He was changed. He was blessed in the process of the wrestle. He was never the same. New normal. When the time came to officially begin this journey, of adoption,…
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Although I am not necessarily recommending you watch this movie, I have to say there is a captivating quote in “We Bought A Zoo”. My friend, Sarae, reminded me of it when she was visiting. “You know, sometimes all you need is twenty seconds of insane courage. Just literally twenty…
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I see the beauty behind, back there, and I breathe deep. When the waves loom large, threatening present- I am tempted to run, or hide, to forgot who holds them; holds us holds me. When I stop and remember, I relax. Remember how He kept us, grew us, and upheld….
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In college God did some an incredible thing (in the mids 90’s) among a group of people that we fondly call, “The Circle of Friends” (inspired by the Point of Grace hit, I think). Little did we know in college, how rare and precious these friendships would be. Little did…
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We were blessed with some great big golden-colored pots this spring. I wanted to put them on the front deck and fill them with an inexpensive, but pretty, flowering plant. I found some golden daisy looking plants called, Tickseed. Their tag said they were drought friendly and repel deer and…
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#2322 Sister came, traveled hours to be there; brought art to the cake, brought magic to flower wreaths, brought joy with her presence…the comfort and familiarity of a sister, someone who knows your faults deep and loves still and strong. #2323 The cake; first one I’ve made youngest (well, I…
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