The Lord had this hallway highlight hanging in our home and hearts many many weeks ago. In ancient times, particularly in dry thirsty terrain, wells were bedrocks for a community. They were a literal reservoir of life. A place to desperately throw your empty bucket and gratefully draw up the refreshment of water. Here’s the... Continue Reading →
Easter 2020 Thank you again for taking the time to hear our story. So far we've talked about why chose to foster, what placement of our first child looked like, facing fears and entering into the unknown, and some of the lesson’s we’ve learned as parents in the world of foster parenting. Today we plan... Continue Reading →
Lil C's cross craft The other day, Lil C (our two-year old foster son) and I went on a bike ride and came across Resurrection Cemetery on 17 Mile Road. It wasn't planned but we turned into it’s entrance and rode peacefully and respectfully through it’s quiet road. I was surprisingly comforted by the headstones.... Continue Reading →
We are going to call these letter board posts, “Hallway Highlights”, HH in the titles for short. So here’s #2! Now We are all facing uncertain times and unprecedented disruptions. Two weeks into this new normal, I think we’ve begun to level out. Balancing our two at-home work schedules with our two full-time toddlers has... Continue Reading →
Crafting, artwork, and even writing has long been like a deep lost gem in my soul. Each takes time, intentionality, seeking, quiet. Honestly, it’s like walking a winding descending tunnel to a far down crevice where you’re certain something precious waits to be uncovered. Sadly, the journey often seems too much of a commitment and... Continue Reading →
It’s said every cloud has its silver lining. In the winds of recent days a Kingdom-minded Christ follower should be a light amidst darkening skies. Here are some simple thoughts I journaled this morning, I pray they both encourage and spur you. Family Coming Home. Family and home is the founding block of Christ’s church.... Continue Reading →
Introducing a letter tile board we have in the hallway of our home. It's a simple passing place for a truth, reminder, or challenge in the chaos of our daily grocery bag unloads, impromptu dance parties, and toddler break downs. From today's sermon at The Woods Church, we were reminded "when favor is present you... Continue Reading →
The small short flame flickers before me. It’s not a novel view, except perhaps here in our new home. This candle is a familiar companion. The stroke of a match and the waving orange blade is an element in my worship, my meeting, my becoming. It reminds me of God’s fiery love. Naturally wild, consuming,... Continue Reading →
At the age of 14, I knew I was called to full time ministry, encompassing the admirable job description of being a “missionary.” Between the ages of 14 and 26 and I went on 11 different short term mission trips, and one long-term 6 month stay, overseas. My heart always yearned to be overseas, doing... Continue Reading →
“...we have the mind of Christ.”1 Corinthians 2:16 ESV For the record, I am not going crazy (Erin recommended I say this). However, I am outside my own mind. You see, my old ways of thinking are strangely fading away and my mind is now daily transforming clearer into the conscious of Jesus Christ. I've... Continue Reading →
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