In simplifying my life via the KonMari method, I find myself surrounded by boxes of things I have had in my possession, but never really needed. I have stockpiled clothing, gadgets, do-dads, books, not to mention food, cleaning supplies, and other “necessities” that I must have in bulk in order to have “enough.” While clearing […]
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 […]
Day 14 :: Psalms {Prayers and Praise}
I apologize for the delay in this post. I had to reset my computer last night so I couldn’t share this with you even though it was finished! I pray the psalms are a blessing to you when you don’t know what or how to pray. I have a confession. Over the past few months […]
Day 11 :: Ezra & Nehemiah {Restoration}
I struggle to take days off. My problem is that I feel that if I’m not being productive then the day is not worth it. Without having something to show for myself, I feel that I am somehow failing or that life is meaningless. This makes for a very weary woman. But work and striving […]
Day 2 :: Exodus {The Rescuer}
When we turn the page from Genesis to Exodus, it is a desperate scene. 400 years after Joseph ruled, the people of God are held in Egypt as slaves by a cruel Pharaoh who fears their numbers. In order to contain the Israelites’ population, their baby boys are being stolen from them to be drowned […]
My First Stitch Fix Order! || Plus: 3 Re...
I don’t like shopping. Malls overwhelm me with their loud music, bright lights, overabundance of items, and invasive smells. Plus, half of the time I am uncertain about what I’m actually looking for or where to find it. So, I avoid malls in general and department stores altogether. When I first heard about Stitch Fix my reaction […]
How breathing changed my spiritual life ...
When I became a mama I quickly learned one thing: the way I connected with God was no longer possible. My evenings that were once spent in solitude with my prayer journal were now occupied by my colicky infant for hours on end. By the time he fell asleep (midnight or one), it was all […]
The risk of relationship: Is it worth it...
Three days before the big move, Tim and I are sitting at our dining room table surrounded by a house that has imploded. Clothes are draped over furniture. Boxes lie around half packed, partially labeled. Food is on the counter. Dishes remain in the sink. Panicked I turn to my husband, “I wanted to be […]
I quit.
For a few months now I have been paralyzed by the numbers. Number of page views. Number of followers. Number of likes. Number of comments. Numbers. Numbers. Numbers. Numbers are important in publishing. Agents and publishers won’t look at you if you don’t have high numbers. Books won’t sell unless you have high numbers. And […]
As I Felt Discouraged this Week :: Jesus...
Tim and I were fighting, again. I don’t remember what we were fighting about, but I do remember the feelings. I remember my gut churning because once again we were not communicating well. I remember my heart racing and palms sweating, because “what if we can’t find our way out of this one?” I remember the heaviness settle […]