“There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; for anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from their works, just as God did from his. Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will perish by following their example of disobedience.” (Heb. 4:9-11 NIV) We have myriad…
My two oldest kids are in ninth and seventh grade, so they can both attend the high school ministry at our church. One of them is not super keen on this activity, but I think it’s important to connect with other kids your age that share your faith. so I want him to at least…
This summer was one for the books. From June until the end of August, I wasn’t home for longer than a week and a half at a time. Looking at the calendar for too long stressed me out, but I reminded myself that the things I chose to put on the calendar were all good…
“My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God?” (Ps. 42:2 NIV) “Then my soul will rejoice in the Lord and delight in his salvation.” (Ps. 35:9 NIV) Do a quick Google search of “good for the soul,” and you find the outdoors, confession, laughter, sunny days,…
I’ve lived in sunny places for much of my life, so when I moved to Michigan nine years ago, I had no idea what it would be like to experience a Great Lakes winter. The Midwest is gorgeous in the summer: freshwater lakes for swimming, dense forests for hiking, and long days when the sun…
“When you’ve been living in a space for a while, it can be hard to see the possibilities” (Myquillyn Smith, Cozy Minimalist Home). I am currently under the tutelage of decorating guru, The Nester (aka Myquillyn Smith). My family moved into a new home last year. I lack the artistry and confidence to take steps…