I need to confess something: I’m not a dreamer. I’m not someone who lets my imagination run wild with plans about the future. I hardly ever sit down to list out goals, and I’ve never attempted to write out a five year plan. … Which is all fine and good until I start seeing things like this … Then suddenly I start feeling bad about my lack of dreaming,… Read More
Looking Back at 2014
As the year comes to a close, I’m looking back at the top 10 most read blog posts of 2014. Re-reading these posts has become a sweet time of reflection for me. Thank you, friends, for reading along and walking out this great adventure of faith with me. #1: The Pre-Teen Contract This was by far the most read post… Read More
Face to the Floor Challenge
It’s been a long time since I’ve bent low – knees on the carpet and face to the floor, but this weekend, I felt called back to humble beginnings. As I closed out another wonderful weekend retreat away, I put out the challenge – for them and for me. The challenge was this: Each morning after we peel ourself from the warm… Read More
The lure to productive.
As I type, I’m sitting on my couch watching the Price is Right with my Middle Miss, who’s home sick from school. It’s not every day that you get to introduce your daughter to such a classic. The jury’s still out on whether I’m earning cool points for this one or not. {She just asked, “Why are they all so excited?!?” Great question,… Read More
Taking cues from Fall
Can I tell you something? I missed my kids today. Today the house felt quiet, and I didn’t want it to.Normally quiet feels like a blanket to me – all warm and welcoming. But today it didn’t. It’s been a little over a month since school began for my three, and the newness has worn off. Am I allowed to have them back now, please?Earlier,… Read More
The Missing Part of My New Routine
It’s officially the middle of September, and I have finally settled into the deep groove of our new routine. The tears that may (or may not) have fallen the first time I walked into our quiet, empty house on the first day of school are a vague memory. I’m loving this new season we are in. Each day is like a blank canvas. {Well, until the school… Read More
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