During the first week of this year, Grayson and I set aside time to pray over and plan for the coming year. Looking back on some of the health goals we set, I am astonished. ” Veggies in 1 meal a day. 1 Fruit a day.” This morning, just for the fun of it, […]
Today was a very proud day. At the end of the service at our church, our pastor asked all of the mothers to stand so that they could be recognized. Today I stood. My first Mother’s Day has left me reeling, relishing and reflecting on how blessed I am. Today I stood, yes proud. Proud […]
I hope that thus far in my blog I have been able to convince readers that eating real food does have noticeable, measurable benefits to one’s health. Besides the obvious benefit of weight loss (I have lost 7 pounds, and Grayson has lost 10), there are also the benefits we have reaped in our energy […]
I hope that thus far in my blog I have been able to convince readers that eating real food does have noticeable, measurable benefits to one’s health. Besides the obvious benefit of weight loss (I have lost 7 pounds, and Grayson has lost 10), there are also the benefits we have reaped in our energy […]
Grayson and I were settled into a comfy couch in the foyer of our church watching the sermon on a television. This is where the parents of babies sit. Here there is no fear of if, or when your little one will stir, scream, or express gastric discomfort without shame. Zeke was two months old, […]
When I was sixteen years old, I embraced a vegetarian diet for a year and a half. The greatest irony of this decision was found in the fact that I have a great distaste for raw vegetables. Throughout my entire stint of being a vegetarian, I ate only a handful of salads. Grayson and I […]
“And when Pilate saw that he was accomplishing nothing, but rather that a riot was starting, he took water and washed his hands in front of the multitude, saying, ‘I am innocent of this Man’s blood; see to that yourselves.’ And all the people answered and said, ‘His blood be on us and our children!’” […]
For those of you who came to know Christ as your Lord and Savior as a child, you may identify with my first motivation to “pray the prayer”: a great fear of Hell. Growing up in church, I had heard the stories of this fiery, dark, lonely existence, and would do anything in my little […]
“Then He said, ‘Behold, I have come to do Thy will…By this will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.” Hebrews 10:9-10 God’s will is that we would be sanctified. Was this His will initially? Why would it need to be? Why would we need by […]
“Then He said, ‘Behold, I have come to do Thy will…By this will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.” Hebrews 10:9-10 God’s will is that we would be sanctified. Was this His will initially? Why would it need to be? Why would we need by […]
We have certainly gotten our use out of our espresso machine this week! Grayson’s little brother, Caleb (13) and sister, Erika (11) came to stay with us for the week. Grayson is the oldest of five children, I am the youngest of three. Needless to say, I have not a clue what to do […]
I was watching a documentary on the McDonald’s corporation, and they were interviewing the head chef in charge of menu innovation. He was raving about some of the creations he has added to the McDonald’s menu, a Fruit and Yogurt Parfait, and the Snack Wrap. Now, I do appreciate simplicity, but come on! This is […]
Raising kids stirs something deep in our souls — an innate knowing that our time is finite. Taking my kids outside in creation, I’m discovering how to stretch our time and pack it to the brim with meaning. God’s creativity provides the riches of resources for teaching the next generation who He is and how He loves us. Join our adventure and discover inspiration and resources for refusing rush, creating habits of rest, living intentionally, and making the most of this beautiful life!