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When I was a kid, I spent most of my time outdoors. Whether riding my bike or making villages in the dirt, playing outside was my favorite. One afternoon, my sister and I and our friend next door were inspired by a truck bed full of oranges and decided they would make great grenades. We […]
You know those moments when you know you’ve encountered God? You know, those you-know-that-you-know moments? I have many of those moments that truly are unexplainable. You’ve been there, too. Even if we can’t quite express the experience, we can celebrate and rejoice together. The author of your heart rejoices with you, too. I treasure how […]
When someone says, “you are loved,” how do you respond? I’ll go first. There was a time when I would immediately start thinking of my flaws. I can’t keep up. I’m too quiet. I’m certainly not trendy enough. I’m not as engaging as she is. The flawed thoughts would go on and on. That was […]
I’m trying something new. Digital art. Am I a pro at it? Far from it, but I’m so glad for YouTube tutorials. While it’s taking me some time (a lot of time) to learn how to use design software, it’s so much fun. The more time I invest in learning about it, I know I […]
This past Saturday, I decided to “Swiffer” the entire house. It felt like a deep clean kind of Saturday, requiring a little extra time and effort. Not even halfway into the cleaning frenzy, I noticed I had more dust than I realized. The more I swept and Swiffered, the more it seemed like dust bunnies […]
As I scanned the room of people, I noticed everyone in conversation, laughing and sharing. I saw many friends who I knew I could strike up a conversation with. However, I noticed someone sitting alone in the back as everyone else engaged in laughter and conversation. I recognized him but couldn’t remember his name. Was […]
You’ve probably noticed the sun is setting earlier now and there’s a chill in the air. I always want to hold onto the light and enjoy the warmth of the sunshine just a little longer. I realize though, that I can embrace the change of every season. Afterall, there is goodness to be found in […]
There is something about autumn that welcomes in a breeze of calm to me. Maybe it’s simply watching the leaves slowly change colors. As much as I want to stay in the calm, life can cause me to brush it aside. My mind tends to want to rush to Christmas time and all the festivities. […]
Ever wonder how children can ask so many questions? While we may want to stop the little girl or boy from constantly asking questions, those little humans are full of wonder and always seeking answers. It’s part of their nature to abound with all the wonder and the whys. That was us, too, as a […]
Is there ever that one thing that sometimes makes you feel defeated or discouraged? That one thing that causes you to lose confidence and worry? That one thing you’re talking to your best friend about again? Maybe there is more than one thing, but what is the one thing that seems to be the dividing […]