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What is God doing in our life? This past weekend we had the opportunity to go to the Simply Youth Ministry Conference in Indianapolis, IN!(We leave tomorrow at noon). You may be thinking that we were crazy in going to a conference days before we are moving to another state, and yes we were crazy, but we…
Do you ever feel like the summer days just fly by, but you could not pack in any more fun? That is so how I feel about this summer. Last summer was overshadowed with house projects and me not feeling well, but this summer we have minimized our house projects, and I am feeling pretty…
Do you ever feel like you are losing perspective? Losing sight of who you are? What you want to be doing? Who you wish to become? The year 2020 has really made me ask all of these deep and at times, philosophical questions. I am a Christian and not that I question who I am…
With the release of my book, I find that I’m a little behind on my “regular” blogging schedule! Of course I am beyond delighted to share my life with you through my book, but one thing I want to continue to do is share about my life through this blog. I personally find enjoyment and…
I’ve heard it said often, that this is a Christmas like no other! Loss, difficulty, sickness, stress, simplicity, and calm are just a few words that come to mind. I can think of so many that this Christmas will bring many tears, pain, longing, and grieving. And for others, simplicity, calm, reflection, and peace. No…
Over the years, I think I’ve embraced the good ole saying “work smarter, not harder”. When it comes to life in the kitchen, thanks to ever-changing innovativeness, we’ve been able to embrace the simpler and cleaner, as we seek to make the most of our time in this oh so beloved place. All of these…