Our Home in Indiana
The hallway feels bereft without a festive tree, our whole house somehow dimmer without the light from its branches. The Light has not departed — rather He is now here with us, lighting up our hearts — but then why does the day feel so gray? Taking down and putting…
It’s another new year (this keeps happening!) and I’ve finally selected a focus word for my devotional and prayer life… or rather, several words. For the last several years, I’ve chosen a ‘Word of the Year’ to help guide and illuminate my regular study of Scripture and personal devotionals. I…
Lately, I’ve had a few conversations and inquiries about the joy-filled challenge (and I’m not being facetious) of raising children. In this post-modern parenting world, the influx of input from various sources is overwhelming… and, from my limited experience, mostly unnecessary. Admittedly, I am still a young parent (my oldest…
I love shopping resale. Actually, I love shopping in general, but there are a few reasons that shopping in resale stores can be particularly rewarding. I am of the breed who enjoys the “thrill of the hunt” when it comes to shopping: TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Ross, and thrift stores are…
Welcome to the new year! Just like last year, I needed some help selecting my “Word of the Year”. This quiz from Dayspring is a fantastic resource for those seeking a word of faith that will fill the year with a purpose for growing closer to God. The word selected…
The change in seasons always seems to inspire me, and a sudden drop in temperatures this past weekend has spurred on a sense of autumnal ebullience. Thanks to the gift of a beautiful book of devotional poetry (The Soul in Paraphrase, Leland Ryken) for my birthday in August, I’ve been…