One weekend earlier this spring, I had to stop at the craft store for a “quick trip” to pick up some school project supplies. My daughter was along that afternoon, and let me tell you, this girl loves to shop. If it glitters or glimmers or sparkles or dazzles, she will not only notice it and… View more
There are a lot of ways to be humiliated as a volunteer youth leader. Over the years, I’ve been dragged into all manor of activities that full-grown women should never have to endure: Paintball. Middle-of-the-night pranks. Loud concerts where so-called “Christian artists” assault my ears with their “music.” Of course, the stereotypical youth leader loves… View more
Philippians 1:6: “He who began a good work in you will be faithful to complete it.” There’s a vintage typewriter that graces the front entry of our home. It’s small, and dark teal, and I love how it captures the imagination of kids who visit our home. They place little fingers on the circular keys,… View more
The last several weekends have passed by in a blur of weeds and wood chips at my house. We moved to last summer and didn’t dedicate much time to the outside while we were unpacking and settling in. So this year, as the warm spring weather woke up perennials and emboldened weeds to start invading… View more
