No Bake Oatmeal Balls…

I have a kid in school now. Which means my whole world has been turned upside down. I’m serious. This thing is all-consuming. One of the big changes is how important meals are. They were important before, but much more relaxed. Now all sorts of thought is required. My boy is never usually interested in

Let Me Direct You Elsewhere…

On Piles Of Sand And Eating Babies: Wow. This is a pointed post that’s purpose is to humble us civilised folk. Abused Foster Child Get’s Unexpected Hero: You may bawl. I sure did. But I really love this. I just wish more people like this man existed in the world. 7 Real-life Reasons Women’s Blogs

The First Of Many Let Go’s…

It took a long time to fall asleep last night because the task of today was too great. It took all the courage in me to manage it. But I did it. I let go of his little hand and watched him wander into his classroom. His first day of kindergarten. My boy with his backpack.

Two Become One Ten Years Later…

We started the ceremony with our favorite hymn, Be Thou My Vision. It was our prayer for our life together. Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart; Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art. Thou my best Thought, by day or by night, Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light.

Let Me Direct You Elsewhere…

I Wandered, Then Motherhood: This is the kinda sweet post every mom can relate to. And anyone who wants to be a mom can read and take notes. Saving Dr. Brantly: Recently Matt Lauer sat down with Samaritan’s Purse missionary Dr. Brantly who was the first American to come to America with the devastating disease

Shucking Corn To The Glory Of God…

The little town that I inhabit has corn as its claim to fame. And it just so happens that yummy corn on the cob is in season. Give it a month and my town will come alive with corn mazes and pumpkin farms. I love this time of year! The other day, before plopping 6

Let Me Direct You Elsewhere…

He Must Increase; Our Church’s Must Decrease: “A gospel-centered church is okay with its own decreasing — in reputation, in acclaim, in legacy, even in (gasp) numbers, but especially in self-regard — so long as it serves the increasing of the sense of the glory of God.” The Osteen Predicament – Mere Happiness Cannot Bear

Friends…

Vulnerability is difficult for me. There are very few places that feel safe enough for me to be you know…really real. But those places aren’t actual spaces on the earth, but faces of people. People who will see me with eyes of understanding, mercy and love, not judgement, disappointment and scrutiny. They have ears that can handle