Almost every morning I wake up early, grab a cup of coffee and my journal, and sit in my favorite chair for my quiet time. Before long, I see the sky turn beautiful shades of pink, purple, and orange peeking through the tree line of my backyard. I think to myself how blessed I am…
Month: January 2026
Not dead yet…
We are in the middle of several things… the middle of January; the middle of the winter season; and the middle space between Christmas and Easter (holiday wasteland). This is the time of year when things can feel kind of bleak. The colorful leaves have fallen and blown away and the busyness of the holiday…
A God-filled Year
2025 was full of joy and hardship! I personally walked through several difficult seasons that hurt my heart and tested my faith, did you? While the mountaintop moments are always amazing, I feel I spent most of my time in the valleys. Thankfully, that’s where God seems to grow us the most. While packing up…
Creating margin
I heard an interesting sermon the other day that I’ve been marinating on. The lesson was on discerning how to spend your time. I immediately thought of the concept of deciding the best use of your time and following through with what you say you’ll do. That’s a timely message for the beginning of the…
Following the recipe
Many of us baked our favorite recipes for family and friends this holiday season. Or perhaps you were on the receiving end of some of your favorite homemade treats. These time-tested dishes and desserts have earned their place in our family traditions and come out perfectly every time… until they don’t. My family gathered for…