I am sitting in a ho-hum space right now. Maybe it’s the summer doldrums. I am dragging myself out of bed, putting myself to bed early, and for the time in-between I feel like I’m floating. Floating through the rhythms of my days and interactions with people. Making the lists and checking the boxes, and…
Around here, we make sourdough bread 2-3 times a week. Most of it we give away, but sometimes we’ll keep a loaf or two, and even then, we often can’t keep up with eating it while it’s fresh. In those cases, I will cube the bread, and place in the refrigerator until I have a…
Psalm 107 is one of those passages that gets richer for me every time I read it. I enjoy marking in my Bible and watching themes emerge in my readings. I can also keep track of the layers of work my Father is accomplishing for His name. He is patient and kind, and Psalm 107…
We didn’t plant a garden this year, but we have been so blessed by friends and family to receive their overflow produce. When we do have a garden, we include yellow squash and zucchini. Every year, it seems that there are zucchini that go undetected and mature beyond a good eating size. It’s like they…
Lately, I have been reading a lot about the widespread use of technology, different platforms and the potential problems of prolonged use. I used to teach school, and I can’t imagine trying to teach now, competing with phones for attention, and trying to create a learning environment for my students. Now, raising kids who see…
Looking for a healthy, delicious, and guilt-free snack? I love these for all that and more: the taste, the ease and the versatility also make these winners in my recipe box. I believe you will find a combination that works for you and your family. These little bites can be refrigerated or frozen, so even…
This is another summertime dish that’s delicious and will help you utilize the abundance from your garden, or make the most of seasonal produce. Cherry tomatoes and banana peppers lend their bright flavors to this dish. I enjoy all the different colors in this dish, and you could opt to add even more color by…
In continuing my own lament, I have felt a door open to my Father, and that is why I choose door photographs to accompany these posts each time. What if by walking through that door, I find a broad and open place to be myself, and enter into the privilege and company of God’s Presence? Most of the time, the eternal seems mysterious, and I grow weary trying to explain it to myself. Instead, I would rather accept the truth of His Word, and encourage you in your own pursuit of Him. He is ready to be found, and He seeks you, too.
When we plant a garden, we try to include yellow squash and zucchini. It doesn’t seem to matter how the rest of the garden grows, these vegetables are always bountiful producers. At some point, I find myself overwhelmed with the amount of harvest, and so I am on the lookout for new recipes to use…