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Writing is a process in which we discover what lives in us. The writing itself reveals to us what is alive in us. The deepest satisfaction of writing is precisely that it opens up new spaces within us of which we were not aware before we started to write. To write is to embark on a journey of which we do not know the final destination."
- Henri Nouwen
My God is Faithful
Faithfulness. Obviously you could talk about marriage, friendship and more — but the faithfulness of God was what came to my mind. I really wasn’t
An Unexpected Trip
“I’ve been thinking about you coming up here…and I think it would be better to come sooner, rather than later.” I was sitting in a
Baby Kicks
I’ve been busy today…running errands, taking care of kids, cleaning the house. This afternoon as I was driving around it hit me that I couldn’t
Navigating the Friendship Dump
“You’re not my best friend.” Sitting in the kitchen, I heard my son say those dreaded words to our neighbor boy. Instantly making him apologize,
Oh, for goodness sake…
It was the summer before 6th grade and the first time my mom had ever left me home on my own. I could see the
Unwrapping Gratitude…
“…If riches increase, do not set your heart upon them.” {Psalm 62:10b} Someday we’ll have a bigger home. Someday we’ll have two cars. Someday things
What’s in a Name?
By this time in the pregnancy we usually have a name. This is our fourth child and we’re having a hard time deciding what to
In Sickness & In Health
“So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience…” Colossians 3:12
Walking with Him through depression
Disclaimer: To those who know me in real life…I am not currently depressed. Although this is something that I do struggle with, I’m ok right