I still own the sewing machine that belonged to my grandmother and great-grandmother. The small, black Singer assisted me in making childhood clothes, my wedding dress, and curtains that hang in my house to this day. In the past, when people saw my machine, they often asked, “Is it a toy?” No, it’s a sentimental…
When I was growing up, I sometimes felt like I didn’t fit in at church. I never doubted God’s love and presence, but I didn’t feel very good at being a church kid. I wanted to be a good Christian, but I didn’t know if I could ever be like the “good Christians” I thought…
“Take a deep breath. Get present in the moment and ask yourself what is important this very second.” ~Greg McKeown, Essentialism. There are moments in life when time seems to stand still. Moving the tassel across the top of your graduation cap will make you forget the drama of the past few years and relish…
I’m sitting in my bedroom this evening—Kansas summers are surprisingly sticky, and I’m thankful for air conditioning and to have all of my babies tucked in for the night. There’s a peace in knowing we’re all here and accounted for. I can rest in knowing that all of my ducklings are in the nest. I…
And whosoever doth not bear his cross and come after me, cannot be my disciple. For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it? Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all…
Recently, we watched a new house being built down the street from us. We weren’t really invested in the process, but we could see the progress as we drove past. My husband, Justin, is seasoned in construction. As we drove past the house on our way to and fro, Justin quickly explained to our two…