
Extraordinarily ordinary moments cloaked in grace

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- Eleven years ago, this morningWe’d just stepped from the chilly ICU, past the detailed nativity (minus a baby Jesus), and into a frosty, December 5th sunrise. Sun was just peeking above the horizon, but… Read more: Eleven years ago, this morning
- Ever had a temper tantrum with God?Have you ever had a temper tantrum directed at God? I have. Recently. Not even a week ago, actually. It wasn’t pretty, and it was a humbling experience for sure—a… Read more: Ever had a temper tantrum with God?
- Rocks and GardensAs soon as I walked from my bedroom into the hallway, I could smell that fresh, earthy scent of green peppers. Ruby again. Our seven month old puppy sneaks into… Read more: Rocks and Gardens
- Memories Are a Lot Like Seed SavingJust about this time last year, as the shadows were lengthening and harvest-end was nearing, I video called my Grandpa to let Lily update him on our pea shelling. If… Read more: Memories Are a Lot Like Seed Saving
- When Four-Leaf Clovers Aren’t For Good LuckHave you ever been on a prayer walk? There’s this 15-ish minute pathway I take whenever I pray and walk. Since I’ve plodded and pleaded so often, my seven-year-old has… Read more: When Four-Leaf Clovers Aren’t For Good Luck
- Kind Words Are Like HoneyReaching toward the back of the pantry, it all came flooding back. The memory crashed over me like a hurricane-stirred ocean wave. Angry. Overwhelming. Again, I was swept away, spiraling… Read more: Kind Words Are Like Honey
- Do I Really Want to be Self-Sufficient?Self-sufficiency is one of those modern day buzz words that seems to be the bow that ties the tidy package of living off-grid, having ample savings, raising and growing food,… Read more: Do I Really Want to be Self-Sufficient?
- Starting year 2024 with Habakkuk?Of all the 66 books in the library of the Bible, why would I choose to start the new year in Habakkuk, that mini book tucked in the Old Testament… Read more: Starting year 2024 with Habakkuk?
- November Bible Study ChallengeOn November 1, I sat on a rock overlooking the creek at twilight. In the woods, alone with the woodpeckers and squirrels and God, I rolled out a leaf-lined carpet… Read more: November Bible Study Challenge
- I Want to be WaxPurpose. These days I seem to be bombarded with the question of purpose. And it’s a struggle, really, because I’m quickly approaching year 40, and still haven’t decided what I’m… Read more: I Want to be Wax
- Swarm Season: hives and blogsIn just under a month, spring will breathe her breath of life into winter stiff soil and bones. Already, snowdrops have opened their bowed, bell heads, and dandelion buds have… Read more: Swarm Season: hives and blogs
- Turtle Love LettersThat sweet whisper. It’d felt like ages since I heard His voice, months of aching silence. Then, the first verse I read that day, the day after I’d intentionally stilled… Read more: Turtle Love Letters
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