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 →
Our Foster Care AnnouncementNiagara Falls, ON Thank you all for tuning in last week to hear about our “why” of foster care. Today we are going over the next piece in our timeline that brought us our first placement of a child, and many new experiences that unraveled through that. To recap, we were licensed... Continue Reading →
Big brother C & Lil sister K Hey, everyone! We wanted to take some time to talk about foster care, as May is foster care awareness month. We want to share a few pieces of our story to illustrate what God is doing in our hearts, and in our lives. Our foster care journey is... 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 →
Flakes whirring. Firs wagging. O, the purity of snow.O, the power of wind. O, the peace of this wintery show.Father, praise you. Beauty. Jesus, praise you. Purchased. Spirit, praise you. Liberty. Freedom. Finally.
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 →
There is something both mysterious and beautiful about beginnings. They're a definitive moment where something that was not — simply is. Whether it's the turning breezes of a new season, the opening of a perfectly wrapped birthday gift or the dramatic opening scenes of tilted yellow text slowly scrolling and then drifting into the galaxy... Continue Reading →
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