You’re Grounded!
“You’re grounded!” are two words that can derail your future plans, as well as instantly cause childhood flashbacks of hours spent “thinking about what you’ve done” (Ha!). These two words can also serve as [...]
The Best Guest List
Think of the last party you threw. It might be a while ago since the country has been social distancing for months, but I am sure you can recall the preparation of carefully choosing [...]
What’s Tugging at your Security Blanket?
It’s the second quarter of the global pandemic and I made the mistake of looking at my retirement account statement. Why did I think this was a good idea? Why this month? I rarely, [...]
We Will Live In Color
As a student of scripture, I love it when the Lord leads me to a new topic to explore. Sometimes this deeper dive is prompted by a word or to learn the Godly characteristics [...]
Peeling Back Layers of Wallpaper and My Heart: A Quarantine Remodel
As coronavirus grabbed the attention of our nation and Ohio was asked to shelter at home, our circa 1825 & 1928 home was in the midst of a face-lift. It’s a charming brick and [...]
God Will Use This Time. So Should We
As our country is in the midst of COVID-19, many aspects of our lives have abruptly changed. I struggled to write this blog, as I am already worn-out of reading, talking, and thinking about [...]
Hunting For Quiet
I married a hunter. Even though I’m a native of Michigan, we weren’t a hunting family, so my transition to being a wife of a hunter was a bit of a culture shock. Growing [...]
When Life Takes a New (Unwelcomed) Turn
When I think of “new,” my mind goes to adventure and glamour. But new isn’t always exciting and pretty. What if in a sudden statement or a ring of your phone, your life takes [...]
Pouring of Blessings
There is a church service video that has stuck with me for the last five years. The preacher invites a little girl to join him on stage and her job is to hold onto [...]