My Dear Friends, I have been absent from this website far more than I expected this season and the reason is simple: I need to be. I want to write and produce and perform; I need to abide in love. I want to be superwoman, solve all the problems, and fix all the hurts; I […]
Wear Love :: Dressember {It’s More than
Rain became sleet. The wind challenged the limits of our umbrellas. I waited for the bus with my son on a freezing December morning… in a dress. Bless you, Creator of fleece-lined leggings. Why was I wearing such inappropriate clothing? I’ll tell you. Last year, a friend of mine wore a dress every day in […]
My First Advent {Five Minute Friday :: S...
I have a tendency to be over ambitious. I set goals for myself that are too high, too wide, and too deep. After failing miserably it often takes weeks to get up the nerve to try again. I’m trying to approach the Advent season a bit different than that. Advent isn’t really part of […]
You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown {“The P
Last year when Costco sold “The Peanuts Holiday Collection,” I couldn’t help myself. I envisioned my boys and myself snuggled on the couch empathizing with Charlie Brown’s insecurities, absorbing the truth of the gospel as preached by Linus, and rejoicing as his friends recognize that Charlie Brown is much more than any of them believe. […]
New Book :: “Holidays for the Hurting” b
The holidays stir up all the feelings. Hope. Joy. Nostalgia. Perhaps nausea? The truth is for many December is the hardest month of the year for many individuals and families. At this time our hearts especially hurt for the loved ones who are missing around the table. The stress of the season can cause us […]
Why Thanksgiving is my Favorite Holiday!...
Good morning and… I am doing cartwheels because this is my absolute favorite holiday. From the Thanksgiving Day parade to the Football games. From the turkey to the lefse. From the awkward conversations around the dinner table to the dorky games with the family with desert. From the act of writing down the thing you […]
What My Anger Says About Me {And What I’
You guys, I’m spent. The voice of shame inside of me says, “You can’t write right now. You have nothing to offer anyone else when you are angry.” Because yes, I am angry. And I’m often angry. I confessed this to my husband the other night and he point blank said, “I know.” Today it’s […]
Pursuing Your Writing Dream {Writing wit...
What is your passion? The thing you do and it sets your heart on fire? Art? Music? Writing? Organizing? When’s the last time you invested in that passion? I don’t mean pennies or a couple of moments of your time, I mean when’s the last time you plunged in and decided to do all you […]
“Heart Matters in Early Motherhood” Sara
After Jack was born I was undone by all of the different books, blogs, and opinions on mothering. From attachment parenting to Ferber I was confused and overwhelmed by the choices and sense of judgment in the mothering community. Having never done this before (and being one of the first of my friends to have […]
When there are no Words to pray for Pari...
I touched my forehead to his. Nose to nose. Shoulder to shoulder. I felt that I could not get close enough to my husband last night. I cherished his hand in mine. The tiny grasp with so much strength and stubborn will. My little one needs my hand to guide him today, so I take it. […]