Tangy and sweet with a hint of spicy warmth, this strawberry sauce makes for a special, winter treat. In need of a special, last-minute Valentine’s Day dessert? This cinnamon strawberry compote would make an elegant addition to any store-bought cheesecake, ice cream, or angel food cake. Or make an extra special breakfast that day by… Continue reading Cinnamon Strawberry Compote
I originally posted this essay on January 21st, 2020, with my son at the forefront of my mind (Simply titled "Remembering" as the original). Yesterday morning, I reread it thinking of my younger brother. Yesterday marked the ten-year anniversary of his hospitalization--one that would last for nearly six months. Reading this post again, I can… Continue reading Remembering Still
Photo by Lady Escabia from Pexels This is not a game. My pastor has made this statement on several occasions throughout his sermons. He says it in regards to our country’s cultural climate, which continues to grow colder towards Christ followers each day. I honestly hate hearing these words and would rather ignore them, but… Continue reading This Is Not A Game
The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray. Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.”1 Peter 4:7-8 I have felt the need to share my testimony for several weeks now. As the apostle Peter pointed out in… Continue reading Until the Whole World Hears
I meant to take Liam on a walk with me a few days ago, but instead I found myself sweeping up the patio and then picking up twigs in our yard as he played nearby. A windstorm had blown a bunch of tumbleweeds into our neighborhood a few days before Christmas, and although I had… Continue reading Tumbleweeds
It seems that we, as citizens of the United States, decided that a worldwide pandemic was the opportunity we needed to finally make good on our New Year’s resolutions—the ones that we had failed to accomplish all the other years. Perhaps the extra time we perceived we would have upon beginning a quarantine caused us… Continue reading With God, Nothing is Wasted
I put on a cartoon about the first Christmas for my son over a week ago, and I’ve been reflecting on how unexpected the details of Jesus’ birth were ever since. For Mary, the angel Gabriel’s appearance and message to her was a complete surprise. She did not expect to be told that she’d be… Continue reading An Unexpected Christmas
A Hallmark card sent by a friend Oh, star of wonder, star of nightStar with royal beauty brightWestward leading, still proceedingGuide us to thy perfect light-We Three Kings These lyrics have been running through my head as of late, all thanks to a special “star” that I read about in an article recently. The “star”… Continue reading Star of Wonder
Crispy, savory pastry meets seasoned, slightly sweet beef in this dish, with extra bursts of sweetness from the raisins throughout, and a surprise bite of hard-boiled egg and a tangy green olive. Several months after JJ and I got married, we had the opportunity to visit his parents in the hometown where he grew up.… Continue reading Argentina-Style Empanadas
Picture taken by my younger sister My eyes were drawn to a picture hanging above my sister’s head as we video chatted several weeks ago. “Are those teapots?” I asked her as I tried to make out the artwork more clearly. “They’re actually vases,” she responded, placing her phone up to the picture as she… Continue reading Kintsugi 金継ぎ
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