What’s your earliest childhood memory? A sibling? A toy? A new puppy? I don’t remember exactly which one was my first. Memory is funny. Sometimes I remember very clearly, but sometimes memories elude me. God has perfect memory; He knows my first moment because He created it. My first memory of Him was walking to…
The Grace of Being Shielded
Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with…
Grace for Me
“Are you ready?” “Ready for what?” “Ready to go!” “Where?” “Don’t worry about it…just grab some stuff and lets go?” “How long do I have? Where are we going? what stuff do I need?” “We’re leaving in 10 minutes, don’t worry about it…just yourself” ~ I don’t really like surprises like that. I need to…
A Grace-Filled Moment
I love looking out the window to watch my kids play when they don’t know I’m watching. Deep-seated giggles don’t happen as often as they used to; they are precious. I have seen a lot of things through windows: kids, puppies, friends, gardens being sown, rainstorms, tears, secrets, hurts, excitement, beauty, damage, dry seasons, budding…
The Adventure of Becoming Real
Writing out in the open has been life-changing. It has grown and challenged me and I hope it will continue to. It keeps me constantly leaning into Him and reaching for His strength because I am not enough. Falling is becoming a way of life and I am learning not to fear it. Learning… but…
Tasting the Difference
I am the queen of substitutions. At least I used to be back when I was baking all the time. I was the go-to person for at least a few frantic “Hey I’m out of..” phone calls. Most of the time I had the answer and saved some poor soul a trip to the store…
The Adventure of Impatience
I want to grow up. I want to get to the day where I don’t say the wrong thing when I know better or react before I think. When I understand who I am and don’t question my worth anymore. When I can rest in being loved and share that freedom with others. When I…
The Joy of Faith
Adventuring isn’t for the faint of heart. Adventuring with God requires handing your heart over to the guide and following. Sometimes without a map, often only with a compass. I still feel the need to see the map, destination and route. I am thankful for His patience! I have been struggling in a tug-of-war with…
Proof of Faith
My daughter was about 3 years old the first time I ever let her climb inside the indoor playground toys at a fast food restaurant. I was terrified; she was thrilled. I had visions of her finding half-eaten hamburgers, mashed ketchup packets…or worse some broken glass. I coached myself into a calm demeanor on the…
Grace Overflowing
God…This feels like the catch. Is this the part where I find out you’re too good to be true? (Dear heart, that is not who I am. Keep seeking. Walk with me and learn my voice. Learn my heart.)