Compassion, Life Lessons, Relationships

What True Community Looks Like

In the wake of the Boston marathon tragedy, I’ve been pondering the concept of community. Like you, I’ve read some news articles and  have listened to some interviews. I’ve been amazed at the compassion shown BY total strangers, TO total strangers. Yesterday a pastor tweeted something to the effect that, when the bombs went off,… Read More What True Community Looks Like

Life Lessons, Practical Tips, Rest, Uncategorized

Conserving Energy {And Why I Changed My Name Last Week}

Ever have those moments when you learn something about yourself that you didn’t know? I like to think that those tidbits come from God, our personal Creator, Who knows more about me than He’ll ever tell me. Last week was one of those times for me. I found myself in a very weary spot, drained… Read More Conserving Energy {And Why I Changed My Name Last Week}

Family

Family Easter Photos {and a trip down memory lane}

Happy Monday, Friends! Today I’m sharing our family Easter pictures, and  quick trip down memory lane. As I dressed my daughter last Sunday for church, I realized that the outfit I had been saving in her closet (a beautiful hand-me-down) for this year was the exact same outfit she had worn for her very first… Read More Family Easter Photos {and a trip down memory lane}

Character Development, God's Power, Life Lessons, Stories of Grace

Grace For Little Things

It was just a can opener. But it was a Kitchen Aid can opener, supposed to be good quality and last for years, and I couldn’t get it to work! (You have one, too, don’t you? I knew it.) Supper time…Wednesday night. Church in 2 hours. It was the icing on the cupcake of a day’s life:… Read More Grace For Little Things