Raising kids. Keeping House. Choosing joy, every day.
One of the blessings of being a believer in Jesus Christ is the comfort that comes from knowing and believing that God is in control. I know I tend to harp on that a lot here, but it’s a message that I need often, especially …
I used to be of the opinion that if I could just renew my mind in God’s Word then I’d be well on my way towards living a sanctified life. I believed that head knowledge was half the battle and that right thoughts would surely mend …
Friends, so often I wish you could sit with me at my kitchen table, and discuss the things you inbox me about. It’s hard to cover sensitive topics publicly because I never know who is reading here. For those of you who don’t know, I …
My idea of a perfect fall day is taking a long drive along the back roads of New England to see the old houses and decor. Of course, I’m holding a pumpkin spice latte in my hand and we’re headed to some farm stand, preferably …
This past week, Peter took Holly and Matt to college, and I took Hope and Little B to Newport with my mom and niece to take the sting out of things. “When life is sour, add something sweet.” The adjustment to life with four in …
“Am I about to worship as Cain or Abel?” That’s the question that crossed my mind as I walked into church on a particularly bad Sunday. I was irritated by a thoughtless comment someone made to me before I even entered the building. On …
They say that your handbag reflects your personality, and that the state of its inside reflects your current state of mind. I hope that’s not true because the inside of my bag has been a mess. I opened it last week to find the remnants …
Several friends have asked me to text them what I’m using with our little guy for K4. Since my texting skills rot, I’m going to type it out here and share. This list is a bit tedious/detailed so feel free to click away if this …
This week, a Christian opinion article went viral, and predictably, the internet blew up. The Christian blogosphere and social media was full of toxic air. The article was more opinion and less Bible truth, and at first glance I thought it was satire, then after …
We had my daughter’s bridal shower this past weekend and my sister, Hannah, did a lovely job decorating and hosting it. I’ll share a few of those pictures when I get them from her, but I wanted to share the favors that I made for …