The phone rang early one morning a few weeks ago. It was my husband, not thirty minutes gone from home on his way to work: “I was just thinking about our life this year. You know, how the kids are so cute and it’s fun having them little. And the amazing ways that God gave… Read More Sabbatical Reflections {12 Month Report}
Every year it seems that God impresses a different aspect of the Christmas story on my heart in an indelible way, causing me to value His advent a little more than the previous year. This season has been incredibly rich. I’ve chosen to be mostly “unplugged” from social media and my phone in order to… Read More Ministry Matters {Christmas Edition}: How Fear is the Gateway to Joy
Time flies when you’re having rest. And friends. And hope. Just like that, two more months of our sabbatical have flown by! The fastest year of our lives just keeps going by. Yet, as quickly as time is passing, I feel more than ever that I am fully present in each moment. Time may be… Read More Sabbatical Stirrings {10 Month Report}
I can’t believe that another two months have gone by! This means, of course, that another sabbatical report is due. {Click here to catch up on previous sabbatical reports} It’s amazing how quickly time goes when you’re not under extreme pressure. This sabbatical year has absolutely raced by. My husband and I agree that 2015… Read More Sabbatical Blessings {8 Month Report}
Early last year our Small Son broke a couple of bones in his foot. He jumped off the couch- a mere 18 inches off the ground- and landed in a crying heap. We thought his foot was just sprained so we gave him the option of either going to the Wednesday evening service or staying… Read More 7 Ways to Nurture Your Heart in a Season of Pain
