I know I’ve thanked you for paying my college tuition. I know I’ve thanked you for the beautiful wedding. I know I’ve thanked you for all the thoughtful gifts over the years. But, in the midst of a parenting discussion … Continue reading
Wanted: Housekeeper for one mashed crumb laden, random sticky spots on countertop, walls covered with various marks, lived-in home. Must like dust. Recently became a dog free home but ability to remove pet hair from joints in wood floors is … Continue reading
Today I had the chance to sneak in a workout for the the third time in a week. I know, I know, I’m basically a professional athlete. At first glance this might seem fairly rock solid until I slip in … Continue reading
Where are my short-trip getaway friends? My “let’s do something different this weekend” people? The “I’m up for anything because it’s Friday!” folks. We are typically not these people. We are well planned summer vacation and maybe, just maybe, an … Continue reading
(Best informercial voice.) “Are you indecisive? Do you enjoy agonizing over decisions that will result in enjoyment/repulsion by someone you don’t even know? Will 24/7 discussions about tile choices, countertop colors, paint swatches, carpet pile and paint primer light your … Continue reading
I started this blog five years ago on the eve of our baby’s first birthday. Seemed like a good way to kill two birds- document our family events and scratch a creative itch. I remember the butterflies fluttering in my … Continue reading
Of what value is an idol, since a man has carved it? Or an image that teaches lies? For he who makes it trusts in his own creation; he makes idols that cannot speak. Woe to him who says to … Continue reading
A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed. Proverbs 11:25 As a child, I remember hearing it was better to give than receive and thinking the speaker must have it backwards. Surely it was always better to … Continue reading
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23 As we start spring in one of the strangest seasons I can recall, many … Continue reading
“Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall do no work……” Exodus 20:8-10 Mommas, … Continue reading