As a follow-up to my last post, I thought I’d share the books I read last year. I love seeing what other people have been reading and have enjoyed, so I hope you do too! I listed them by genre, and my asterisks denote my favorites in each category. Not all of those are recommendations … Continue reading What I Read in 2017
I was the ashamed possessor of a Bachelor’s Degree in English who, when asked if I liked reading, would sheepishly admit, “Not really.” It wasn’t that I didn’t really LIKE to read; I loved the idea of it, and as a child was a voracious reader. But then, adolescence kicked in and I desperately … Continue reading How to Read More in 2018
When my friends and I began planning a little fall women’s get-together for our church, we thought, “Pie Social!” As often happens with such things, and with three girls who are dreamers, it exploded into something a bit more…robust. It evolved into a Soup & Pie Social, to be held in an enchanting outdoor area … Continue reading Bountiful
My neighbor died today. I was watching. I had gone to the hospital to visit her, and before I got suited up in sterile gear, her heart monitor flat-lined. After several minutes of resuscitation efforts, her dearest friends asked that they stop and let her go. I had expected her to be conscious when I … Continue reading What a Friend We Have In Jesus
Sometimes I feel like everything I do, all day long, is just minutes (or seconds) away from being undone, from being taken away from me. I vacuum the dining room floor, only for my two year old to dump a bowl of rice on it ten minutes later. Just when everyone is fed and the … Continue reading Never Undone
A sweet hint of honey wafts through the air when beeswax candles are burning. Rather than filling your home with the toxic (and for me, asthma-inducing) fumes of artificially scented candles, beeswax actually helps purify the air as it burns. And making your own is really quite simple. Following is what I did for my … Continue reading DIY Beeswax Candles
So…I’ve had a busy couple of weeks with lots of guests, sickness, etc. But I have cooked some yummy things that I need to record for my own reference later on, so without further ado…here are some of the meals we’ve had lately, in no particular order! Burst Cherry Tomato Pasta – We still have … Continue reading Summer Meal Plan #4
I’ve been leading a small group Bible study this summer through the book “Women of the Word” by Jen Wilkin. In addition to reading and discussing the book, we’re learning and practicing inductive bible study methods through the book of Jude. I’m publishing my study notes and lesson plans for my own reference, but … Continue reading Women of the Word/Jude – Week 8
“Our limits teach us the fear of the Lord. They are reminders that keep us from falsely believing that we can be like God. When I reach the limits of my strength, I worship the One whose strength never flags. When I reach the limit of my reason, I worship the One whose reason is … Continue reading Read: None Like Him
I’ve been leading a small group Bible study this summer through the book “Women of the Word” by Jen Wilkin. In addition to reading and discussing the book, we’re learning and practicing inductive bible study methods through the book of Jude. I’m publishing my study notes and lesson plans for my own reference, but … Continue reading Women of the Word – Week 7
Fresh + Whole + Heart 