The Language of the Soul

by | May 23, 2023 | books, Faith, Reading

I’m excited for Jeff Crosby’s latest book releasing today. If you’ve ever felt a longing you just couldn’t quite pin down, I think you should be, too. If you read it, I’d love to hear what you think! A beautiful literary exploration of...

Her Last Communion

by | Feb 27, 2023 | Church, Faith, Friends

We took communion at church last week during our Ash Wednesday service. Communion is a joyful sacrament. But as we enter Lent, it’s solemn as well. And as I took the bread and the juice, I remembered watching Betty–one of the saints of the church–do...

Strength in Weakness

by | Jan 16, 2023 | Faith, Friends, health, prayer

Why is it so hard to admit we can’t handle all the STUFF In our lives on our own? Pride. That’s the short answer. How many times have I asked friends and family to pray for me as a last resort? Why in the world would that be my last resort?? I’ll try all...

The Importance of Anticipation

by | Apr 11, 2022 | Faith, Giving Thanks, holidays

My goodness. It’s almost Easter. If I don’t pause and consider the coming of a special day, I tend to feel like I’m missing out a bit. What if you just woke up and someone told you it was your birthday? Sure, it might be a nice surprise, but I’d be sorry I didn’t get...

Everything Changes Yet Stays the Same

by | Mar 8, 2022 | Faith, Family

We’ve been in our new home for two months now. New job. New town. New grocery store! And here’s what I’ve discovered much to my surprise . . . my life doesn’t feel all that different. I expected this to be a sea change–a huge upheaval...