This morning I was reading from Matthew 15 when the Pharisees questioned Jesus about why his disciples didn’t pay careful attention to the traditions of the church. (I know this doesn’t seem like a very “Christmas-y” text, but stay with me.) Jesus answered like he often did with another question. He asked, “And why do you break the command of God for the… Read More

I hope everyone had a great, relaxing Thanksgiving break with friends and family. Today’s post is completely random. It’s been forever since I’ve posted, but I have several bits and pieces that I wanted to share with you. #1: SCARVES I’m not a big accessory girl but I do love wearing scarves. I picked this new one up at Target this weekend… Read More

The other night I ran across this line in Emily P. Freeman’s book, Simple Tuesday, and I had to stop to take it in. It instantly resonated deep. Kind of like an internal head nod of the soul that whispered “Yes. That’s it.” Less than two weeks ago My Big made a tearful confession, “All of a sudden, I’m freaking out when I’m not with… Read More

I’ve been trying to find the words to describe last Thursday night, my Bible study launch party, appropriately. As I reflect, only one word surfaces: together.   In the sweetest, most humbling way, as I stood before the group that night, with my study in hand, all I could think of was together. It’s been a word God has been sowing… Read More

After I shared my last blog post about my desire to slow down and find God in rest, I crawled into bed and opened up biblegateway app’s verse of the day. Psalm 46:10. The same verse I just wrote on … this time from the Message: I ended my last post with big desire but little direction. Somehow this divine echo of Psalm 46 helped. Mabye it… Read More