It was a year ago this month. I had lunch with a friend, and as we were in the parking lot saying our goodbyes, I noticed she was downcast. I asked if she had ever read a particular book. She told me no, but then asked me why I recommended it. Now, I had a…
In my first weeping post, I let you know my thoughts on lament here. And I talked about the importance of the Psalms. It is my hope to create space to bring our sorrows before our Father and one another.
Several weeks back, I posted about the wrong way to cultivate your heart. In it, I mentioned the work of forgiveness that my Father walked me through, and today, I will share that process with you. I say process, because that is what it was for me at the time. An admission: I have never…
My grandfather wasn’t a prolific chef, but the things he wanted to master, he did. After he passed on, we found cookbooks he had purchased for the one recipe he remembered from his past, and wanted to make. Things like sour orange, key lime, or pumpkin pies. I’m not sure where this particular recipe came…
The Lord is your Shepherd and you lack nothing. He makes you lie down in green pastures. He loves you and leads you beside still waters to restore your soul. He leads you in paths of righteousness for His Name’s sake. You will walk through the valley of the shadow of death and fear no…
Precious reader, can I write to you in real time? This week has been a topsy-turvy week for us. Things are just different. As a family, we are fine; as individuals, we are each entering and adjusting to new seasons. I noticed something “off” in my soul this past week, and for a couple of…
Was 2022 really just last year? How does time just compress and spread out, speed up and slow down all at the same time? Last year was a blur. I encountered a lot of healing, my Father confirmed His voice to me again and some more. I still faced fall-out from 2020 and 2021. Life…
I really enjoy being in the kitchen (probably because I like to eat) and I have a family who also likes to help and join in the fun. This is one of our favorite air fryer recipes and easy enough for the oldest 2 to make on their own. I was hesitant about buying an…
Man. Just looking back at my Bible from 2021, I am moved to grief. So much loss that year. And regularly interspersed was healing, bright spots and reminders from my loving Father. I stored those moments like treasure in my heart by documenting…but, in the moment, my whole being hurt. Hurt from every direction. Every…