Faith
Taking A Closer Look: What Makes our Nation Great
My son recently bought himself a microscope that connects to his computer and takes pictures. As I was scrolling through the beautiful images he captured, I was struck by the words on which he focused. What would the first President say about what made his new nation great? It’s so easy to forget the big picture…
Read MoreHeart Conversations While Watching “Heartland”
Our family loves to watch the CBC TV series “Heartland” together. When Season 6 appeared on Netflix, screams of excitement flooded through the house. Finally, new episodes had arrived. We’ve tried to pace ourselves to savor the series this time. Regardless, we’ve made it to episode 12 of the season in short time, and a…
Read MoreContent in the Mess
Some people in my life have the idea that my house is always clean, my schedule is always perfect, and my plans always succeed. I’m here to tell you this isn’t the truth, and I brought proof. I am happy scheduler. I love to make lists. I love to check boxes.…
Read MoreStrengthening Connections While Loosening the Reigns
I know it must seem crazy for moms of toddlers, but once your child starts buckling themselves in the car, going to the bathroom by themselves, and taking a shower on their own, it seems like they grow up in a blink. This past October, I felt like I looked up and I saw a…
Read MoreHappy Father’s Day
This past week I’ve been taking a moment to honor my father. It’s been over ten father’s days since I’ve been able to hug his neck and tell him how much I appreciate him. If he were here today, I’d thank him for all of the ways he cultivated my faith: Cultivating a love of God’s…
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