Near the end of 2023 I spent some time in this space recapping the year through a series of posts that all started with the phrase "This is my story of...". While we're already a month and a half into 2024 it seems it's time to make the transition from my 2023 theme "This is… Continue reading This is my story … of embracing the mystery.
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This is my story… of trying new things.
This blog post is part of a series of posts reflecting on 2023 and inviting us all to consider the story God continues to write in our lives each day. See all the posts in this series here. Instead of a traditional list of goals to start of the year or a new season, Iโve… Continue reading This is my story… of trying new things.
This is my story… of grief & loss.
This blog post is part of a series of posts reflecting on 2023 and inviting us all to consider the story God continues to write in our lives each day. See all the posts in this series here. To be honest, this is a part of my story I donโt really want to write. However,… Continue reading This is my story… of grief & loss.
This is my storyโฆ of spending 500 hours outside
This blog post is part of a series of posts reflecting on 2023 and inviting us all to consider the story God continues to write in our lives each day. See all the posts in this series here. 500 Hours! I did it. One of my goals for 2023 was to spend at least 500… Continue reading This is my storyโฆ of spending 500 hours outside
This is my story… of parenting.
This blog post is part of a series of posts reflecting on 2023 and inviting us all to consider the story God continues to write in our lives each day. See all the posts in this series here. "That looks pretty natural on you," a friend commented as I wandered my way through the arena… Continue reading This is my story… of parenting.
This is my story… of expectancy.
This blog post is part of a series of posts reflecting on 2023 and inviting us all to consider the story God continues to write in our lives each day. See all the posts in this series here. As 2023 began, it came with hope, with expectancy, with excitement about seeing what story God might… Continue reading This is my story… of expectancy.
This is My Story…
This is my story. The last few years Iโve stumbled upon themes that seem to shape each year. For 2023, the phrase that captured my attention and prayers was, โThis is my storyโ. As I considered an emphasis on each word in that phrase, it seemed to take on a deeper meaning. THIS is my… Continue reading This is My Story…
A Summer of Joy! {Free Printable}
The last few months have been rough. Just as spring break started (whichย normallyย kicks off of the easier half of Spring semester), we unfortunately experienced the loss of one of our students at the university where I work. It feels impossible to put into words how that situation and many other challenges one after another in… Continue reading A Summer of Joy! {Free Printable}
Can I Just Get a Little Space?
Have you ever had a situation with a friend or family member in which you hit a point in the conversation where one or both of you just needs to hit "pause" and get some space. You need to go to another room and continue the chat at another time. This could be in good… Continue reading Can I Just Get a Little Space?
Conflicting Calls
I don't understand how the call of Jesus can be so clear, yet so confusing. The call is grace.Compassionate eyes seek us out and embrace even the most broken placeof our souls. When sin & despair, loss & suffering,hopelessness & addiction,threaten to overtake,our Savior steps in.He covers it all.Freedom is the call. Yet, with that… Continue reading Conflicting Calls