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- While driving along a bustling street in town, slowed to a steady inching along, a church sign grabbed my attention—then never really let me go. Emblazoned across the prominent sign was this simple invitation:
“Come As You Are.” And my brain immediately followed up the invitation with… “But Don’t Stay As You Came!” Isn’t that the true invitation? You are welcome, YES, but once… Read more: While driving along a bustling street in town, slowed to a steady inching along, a church sign grabbed my attention—then never really let me go. Emblazoned across the prominent sign was this simple invitation: - Love, AbbaIt was on a Monday, the Monday before that Tuesday. The Tuesday that would be the six week anniversary of the hardest goodbye I’ve ever had to make—holding my Bentley-girl… Read more: Love, Abba
- Dear Bentley,
TW: eating disorders, suicidal ideation - New Year’s Resolutions?I no longer make resolutions every December 31. You know, the long list of unrealistic goals, dreams, and plans? I’m all about dreaming big, creating plans, and setting goals, but… Read more: New Year’s Resolutions?
- Stick-in-the-Mud
Have you ever called someone a “stick-in-the-mud” or have you been called that derogatory nickname yourself? What does that even mean? Oxford Languages English Dictionary defines “stick-in-the-mud” as “a person… Read more: Stick-in-the-Mud - 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?
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