"How good are you?" The question caught me totally off guard. Several years ago I was having a conversation with someone about the possibility of creating some pieces of custom jewelry for their ministry to give as gifts. Even though I had done a whole lot of jewelry-making up until that point, I ... Read More about Fear in Humility’s Clothing
When Resolutions Fall Flat
“Mom! Mom! Can I have quiet time now?” I’m startled awake and open my eyes to see my six-year-old about two inches from my face, yell-whispering his eager pleas to get up. I glance over at the clock... 7:44. Oh man… I missed it again.“ It” being that calm, early morning stillness before the ... Read More about When Resolutions Fall Flat
Dream Big, Dream Small
It’s the second day of 2020. And, like many, many others, this new year and all it entails is very much on my mind. Last year I felt so unready to enter a new year. 2018 had been a tough one for me--a rather difficult pregnancy, starting homeschool while also caring for a newborn, Judah ... Read More about Dream Big, Dream Small
Just Remember Jesus
A couple of nights ago I gathered the kiddos onto the couch to read our Advent devotional. My firstborn asked if we could light a tiny red candle before we started. And that's about where the serenity ended. My toddler started protesting the couch-sitting, and a couple of people were poking at each ... Read More about Just Remember Jesus
Insecurity: The Thief of Joy
A new couple sits a few rows in front of us in church. There is a part of me that is thrilled - itching to go up and introduce myself to the young wife as soon as the service is over. And then, there’s this other part of me that hesitates... What if I say the wrong thing and sound totally ... Read More about Insecurity: The Thief of Joy
