My family and I recently came home after an extended stay out of town, and although the time away was pleasant in general, I felt homesick towards the end and looked forward to getting back home. Now that we’re here, however, I’m acutely reminded of the stresses and struggles that come with living in this… Continue reading Dwelling Place
I was instantly enthralled with the garden outside our local library the first time I saw it over two years ago. With varying shades of green and vibrant pops of yellow, orange, and red flowers mixed throughout it, my oldest son and I soon found ourselves walking along one of the dirt-packed pathways, where we… Continue reading Beauty in the Midst of Wild Things
Photo from two summers ago The butterflies are back this summer, fluttering about in seemingly directionless circles, although that must not be entirely true since they somehow move southward come fall. Two years ago, they showed up right after the Robb elementary tragedy, filling the sky and fluttering around town all summer long and even… Continue reading A Season For Butterflies
The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.” Proverbs 16:9 ESV We would have been to the island and back by now. We would have enjoyed several sun-soaked days on the beach with my younger sister, been given an informal tour of the school where my brother-in-law is studying medicine, and enjoyed JJ’s birthday… Continue reading Change of Plans
Liam made this painting for the neighbor boys earlier this year. It's him (in the middle) with them. The picture is compliments of the neighbors, as I didn't think to take one myself. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no… Continue reading Every Good Gift
I'll eventually put another plant in the pot, but for now, the fake flower will do! 😀 For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1 ESV My tulip bulbs didn't bloom again. It's not too surprising, however, since I didn't do any research to know when and… Continue reading In Season
Photo by Ben Mack on Pexels.com “The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.” Job 1:21b ESV My oldest son suffered a concussion in late March. He was in PE at school when it happened. Apparently, he got a little carried away with the activity at hand and slipped backwards, impacting the back… Continue reading Ebbs and Flows
I made these so I could have a picture for this blogpost, and then I ate too many. My sweet tooth is alive and well, folks! This is a story about my favorite bag of chocolate-covered pretzels, which is somewhat similar to the last story I shared. It starts one evening years ago when I… Continue reading Stories of Redemption and Chocolate-Covered Pretzels
I fumbled around with the bag of sweaty clothes that I had just thrown into the trunk of my car as I looked for the ring I had been wearing before I went for a jog. I didn't know the exact time, but I knew I had to get to the school library soon so… Continue reading Stories of Redemption and Smashed Rings
Rachel with her biggest supporter--her husband Paul I believe God is sovereign over the lives of every individual, but I see Him orchestrating some stories more clearly than others. Take my friend Rachel, for instance. Rachel and I met in 2010 at seminary. A nurse by trade, she had decided to pursue a second degree… Continue reading Stories of Redemption: Rachel Most
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