Oh the time of year where we sing Joy to the World and good will toward Men. But where is that joy for us? Why is my fuse so short? Where is my peace on earth? Friend, it is time to kill your perfect Christmas. https://youtu.be/byGZhJXvGlM
Category: Cultivating Friendships
The Power of Gentleness
The holiday stress has begun. But it doesn’t have to be that way. You can change with a focus on God and not the circumstances. https://youtu.be/HkyOJuOCxkE
Thanksgiving Pie
"pie crust" These words used to worry me. My first attempts at crust where only welcomed by my kids and gluten-free friends. That has all changed. I can make a gluten-free pumpkin pie that even my dad will eat (who is the pie expert in our family; you don't mess with his pie). Adapted from …
The Weakness of Gentleness
Perhaps no grace is less prayed for, or less cultivated than gentleness. Rev. George W. BethuneTweet Gentleness in our society is frowned upon and seen as weakness. We tend to automatically label some one with gentleness as a doormat or pushover. Yet, when we are at the receiving end of gentleness we appreciate and are …
Storms of the Heart
It was a dark and stormy night! No, it wasn’t. It was just another Wednesday. There wasn’t anything special going on. There wasn’t anything special that should have been happening that day like a birthday. But as the storm rolled in and the leaves rustled across my front lawn I suddenly felt mournful. Memories of …
My Love Language is Food: GF Pancakes
Yes, these are in fact gluten-free pancakes. I know that you are in disbelief. These look too fluffy, too golden brown, and too perfect to be gluten-free. Let me assure you that you are not dreaming. Without further adieu here is the recipe. So invite over some friends and have a brunch or just breakfast …
Pee on my Floor
A friend loves at all times,And a brother is born for adversity. Proverbs 17: 17 How much of real life do you live with your friends? I am talking real, hard, messy, joyous, adventurous life. When they come over are you worried about dust bunnies or just happy to have company? When you are the …
The Little Things
God’s design is amazing! We marvel at the grandeur of oceans and mountains. Yet, we still get giddy over a tiny ladybug nestled on flowers. Beauty is all around us if we just learn to look.
The Freedom of Self Control
This week I try to tackle an issue we don't like to reflect on in our lives. I sure didn't! But what I have learned about self control has set me free in so many areas of life. I know putting freedom and self control together sounds contradictory but in God's economy they go hand …
Living the Hard, Being Encouraged
My family is living the hard right now. It is hard to have faith in God during these times. We question why. We wish for a different hard road because we think it would be easier. We wonder if God really is sovereign; He is. Yet, in the mist of living the hard there is …
