Beauty. Order. Simplicity. Calm. Peace. Joy. These are the things I want my home to be. How? Primarily by letting God work those things into me first and foremost and then it will naturally characterize our home. But there’s practical steps as well, right? If the laundry’s piled up to the ceiling it doesn’t matter how […]
We are in the middle of a significant financial transition. That is, planting a brand new church means cutting our paycheck almost in half. Thankfully, God has truly prepared us, and we can see His gracious hand over the past year preparing us for this adventure. I wouldn’t trade this for the world, or all […]
“Mommy, do you think somebody will write a book about us after we’re in heaven?” Startled, I looked up. Dutch had asked the question completely out of the blue, while stirring his bowl of soup at the dinner table. We have never talked about writing books about people after they’re in heaven, and of course if […]
Confession: I had planned to do Family Mission Statements this week, but you know what? I’m driving to Yachats as we speak to teach a women’s retreat (and taking Heidi with me, prayers please!) and I’ve spent every spare minute this week preparing and haven’t had time to write a stinkin’ mission statement! Just trying […]
Growing up, there was an embroidered picture and poem, hand-sewn by my mom and framed in a simple wooden frame. It hung on the wall of our living room. I can still see it hanging there in my mind’s eye. I read it so often it’s etched in my memory. It now hangs in my […]
There is a buzz among the beloved Women’s Bible Study ladies right now … God Speaks! We’re journeying through Priscilla Shirer’s Discerning the Voice of God Study and it is phenomenal. It was so fun, this past week,, to hear from women — many! — with stories of how God truly is leading them, speaking to […]
My mind swam and the tears I held back stung my eyes. Why this struggle? Knowing the safest place to go, I crept to my dark room, and bowed low. On our face is the only place from which we can never fall. And however you want to credit it, as clear as a voice one word […]
It hung on the wall opposite the toilet. A brilliant spot when you think about it. An old wooded frame, small but readable print. I never made it to double-digits in that house, but the framed quote still comes to mind, often when I first rise in the morning, even though I haven’t seen it […]
Fourteen precious souls sat in a circle — we, a small group of women, part of a large group of women, adventuring through the book of Galatians. We talked, shared our desire to remain faithful each day in spending time with God in His Word. But a common theme surfaced through almost every voice: “I’m not a […]