Lent. A time to prepare our hearts for the sacrifice of the One who was sent to save people from the judgement they deserve. A sacrifice necessary to gain us favor in the eyes of our Holy Maker. And in honor of His sacrifice, we choose to sacrifice for 40 days leading to Easter.  All […]

Her story is here. Her impression continues to be here. Her famous recipe is here. For a mother whose mothering continues to inspire and spur on this weary one.

Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed.  Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and see that they get justice. Proverbs 31:8-9 ~~~~~~~~~~ Already emotional, I sat in the doctor’s office getting blood pressure, weight, and heartbeat checked.  She ran through the traditional questions, and came upon the […]

“Mommy, I know why you sing. You sing when you are trying not to be angry.” He trains my hands for battle; He strengthens my hands to bend a bow of bronze. You have given me your shield of victory. Your right hand supports me. Your help has made me great. You have made a […]

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart….and  your paths will be straight”   Proverbs 3:5-6 There’s nothing that makes my paths more crooked than pregnancy, and the hormones, fatigue and sickness it brings. I plan a course of action, a schedule and an agenda…..and then I don’t have the energy to carry it out. […]

Achy, tired pregnant body…groggy mind…the alarm is blaring in my ear, but the whispers blur reason away… “You need your rest- you are pregnant” “If you get up now, you won’t make it through the morning” “Its waaay to early…the kids woke you up alot last night” And that carved out time, the very time […]

An email came from a literary agent. A book proposal hurriedly composed. Edited. Reexamined. Sent out. A writing sample was requested. A meeting was held, a team deliberating over taking up the project. The factor that did or didn’t seal the deal? Platform. Its the buzzword of this blogging, tweeting, social media dependent culture. Your […]