Category Archives: Every Day Life

Small Miracles

Last spring when we planted some flowers in deck pots, Nathan also chose to plant a fern for our balcony. It was beautiful for a few months, but eventually, the leaves started turning brown, and then over the course of … Continue reading

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Through His Eyes

Let’s face it. No one feels attractive in sweat pants. You wear sweat pants when you want to be really comfy…..or when nothing else fits. Since my second son was born two months ago, I’ve been wearing maternity pants, or … Continue reading

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My Thick Skull

Have you ever felt like a sermon was directed just to you? Like somehow the preacher knew exactly what you needed to hear and wrote it just for you? Today was one of those days…but first some background: As many … Continue reading

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America…The Capitol?

I recently completed another read through of Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins. It’s the second novel in the Hunger Games trilogy. I was a bit saddened as I read through the novel because I couldn’t help but notice the similarities … Continue reading

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How It Feels To Be Warm

I didn’t realize until it actually got warm here for the first time this spring….I had forgotten what it feels like to be warm. I mean…to really be warm. To wear bare feet and skirts. To welcome the cool breeze. … Continue reading

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Fondue Party!

When a friend at church suggested that it was time for another Young Adults Group event, I decided I wanted to have a fondue party. I was super excited and relaxed about hosting a fondue party until about an hour … Continue reading

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Martha, Martha

Today in my readings I came across this passage: “Mary sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. But Martha was busy with all the things that had to be done. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, … Continue reading

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I Feel Like A Kid Again

The snow is falling. Yes, we’re only a few minutes away from March 22nd. I have to admit that my first thoughts once I realized that the snow was sticking were about how it would mess up my plan for … Continue reading

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Where’s My Motivation?

You know that place inside you that gives you hope and energy and the will power to get things done? I feel like mine has gone missing…or maybe just on vacation. This last week (despite all the wonderful things that … Continue reading

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The Month of Letters

I found out about a letter writing challenge through an old friend from high school. I think I really want to try it. I’ve already missed today, so I’ll have to just send two tomorrow to make up for it. … Continue reading

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