Days blend together. Deep in motherhood, it’s difficult to discern where one ends and another begin, don’t you think? Wakened countless time in the dark …
The Kindling Sessions
Smiles of Grace 2018 The Kindling Sessions When I think of the word “kindling” my mind drifts to the smell of seasoned wood, blazing …
The Best Mom in the World
“You’re the best mom in the world!” My firstborn proclaimed. A joyous chorus of agreement filtered down through the younger children. I stood there perplexed, …
Marked by Jesus
At the dawn of the New Year lies fresh hope, renewed perspective, & a gloriously blank slate. All the days of 2017 are written, the …
Forgiven: Misplaced Hope
What does your heart rest in? Where are the places you find deep security and comfort? While we live on earth, it is decidedly not …
Forgiven: Where have you been?
Where have I been? It’s been an accidental quiet couple of weeks here but for sweet purpose. While I enjoy every many forms …
Dark Days and the Brightest Hope
The spiral of the world into deeper darkness startles our hearts awake, at least it should. We should awake to prayer and fasting, to seeking …