My husband has a list of random words he uses for various occasions, including: shenanigans, delicious, and most bueno, just to name a few. After hearing these words every day, they gradually come to mind in my vocabulary too. I find that being in his presence has inherently changed me. Ironically, this is why God… Continue reading Rooted: Finding a Place to Rest (Part 3)
Yesterday, my husband came home tired after a long Monday. If he had just gotten more sleep, he wouldn’t have been so weary. We headed to bed early in an attempt to make up for the lost hours from the previous night. Surprisingly, he woke this morning saying he slept well but still felt tired…… Continue reading Rooted: Finding a Place to Rest (Part 1)
Over the course of this year, my husband and I have suffered an onslaught of house repairs. These difficulties drive me to fear, frustration, and disappointment. As costs have continued to spiral, sometimes we’ve stalled our dreams and future plans for the unexpected expense. If I’m honest, I feel a bit like Job. Do you… Continue reading A Perfect Life (Part 3)
When I used to teach, I often had welts on my legs from bumping into the desks. These were easily covered with dress slacks and disappeared within a few days. No questions asked. No embarrassment. It was a pain but a part of my klutziness I had learned to live with… That is, until one… Continue reading A Perfect Life (Part 2)
Sometimes we quantify our value, not in dollars, but in worth. How valuable are you to your employer? Do others tend to desire your presence or avoid you? When was the last time someone called you for dinner? In answering these questions, we begin a dangerous path, allowing others and sometimes ourselves to place… Continue reading Daughter to the King (Part 3)
My nephew loves visiting the park just beyond our house. He often asks about the swings and slides, but mostly he just wants to come to his “Aunt Kai’s”. If he gets to my house, the parks close enough for a short walk. Unfortunately, this poor kid doesn’t understand that it’s winter. The weather’s not… Continue reading A Heart’s Cry (Part 3)
Sometimes we long for things in life so deeply and so passionately we forget to appreciate where God has us. Whether it’s an elusive future husband, a dream for a full house, or something material that we’ve waited for, we often miss God’s purpose for the now. So in 2017, we’re starting off a series… Continue reading A Heart’s Cry (Part 1)
