My first artisan (non-sandwich) sourdough loaf I never thought I would be one of those people. It's not that I had anything against them. I just viewed them as an exclusive group that seemed nearly impossible to join. For one thing, I couldn't imagine ever knowing anyone within that circle. But even if I did,… Continue reading Trust God in the Process
When I was in high school, I often worked on assignments in advance, sometimes having up to three days' worth of homework done at a time. I liked getting ahead and knowing I wouldn't fall behind in school if I were to get sick and had to miss a day. The further ahead I got,… Continue reading Birthday Letters and Symphonies
Pictures above: birthday cupcakes for Liam's class (with mustaches, of course), bridal shower decor, baby shower cake, CJ's little feet, and my dress for the wedding It has been bittersweet to bid 2023 farewell. Personally, it was such a good year. It wasn’t without its challenges and hardships, but the good outweighed the bad by… Continue reading Farewell to 2023
I don't have many memories of going to my grandparents' house for Christmas when I was young, but I do succinctly remember what their house smelled like one Christmas that I did.As soon as my family and I walked through the front door one year, we were embraced by a warm citrus and cinnamon scent,… Continue reading Grandma’s Wassail
Photo by Ketut Subiyanto on Pexels.com I stopped weighing myself daily almost two months ago. Deep down inside, I knew it was an unhealthy habit for me since I allowed the number on the scale to dictate my initial thoughts and feelings of the day. Nonetheless, I justified my actions, fearing I would let myself… Continue reading The Weight of My Worth
I had reached the point that I normally come to when dealing with potted rosemary. The plant was drying up and dying, and I knew I’d have to replace it soon. But then a friend came over and spoke of how hardy and drought resistant rosemary was. We soon came to the conclusion that I… Continue reading The Worth of the Wait
Photo from the WordPress Free Photo Library Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the… Continue reading Too Deep For Words
Photo by Pexels Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God;I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 We went to the beach earlier this summer. JJ was granted paternity leave at his work, so we took advantage of it… Continue reading Beach Musings
Now the Lord said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father's house to the land that I will show you."" Genesis 12:1 ESV Photo taken by my sister in her new dwelling place My younger sister moved overseas last week. She married a wonderful, godly man in early June, and… Continue reading Like Abraham and Sarah
Photo by Akil Mazumder on Pexels.com “Where’s heaven?" "Where's hell?" "Was Jesus a skeleton after He died? What does it mean to rise again?" "Will Daisy (my sister's dog) be in heaven?" "Will [my friends] be in heaven?" "Will we have skin in heaven?" Liam’s school started last week, and the questions above are just… Continue reading Seeds of Prayer
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