I have lots of favorite stories in the bible. But these two are definitely on that list. I love that Aaron was given a breastplate made from the finest yarns, strung together with the purest gold, and covered with precious gems: carnelian, chrysolite, beryl, turquoise, lapis lazuli, emerald, jacinth, agate, amethyst, topaz, onyx, and jasper. Each of these gems represents …
What Exactly Does Being Gentle with Yourself Mean?
Recently, someone told me I have permission to be gentle with myself. It’s a common phrase and one I’ve used myself. I thought about what being gentle with myself might look like as I processed the hard times before our family. The world tells me “being gentle with myself” is an action: taking the day off work, snuggling under a …
Peace Does Not Necessarily Mean Quiet …
Sometimes I close my eyes and imagine my version of a peaceful home … the one where my youngest daughter is curled up on the sofa halfway through a reading book instead of one where I need to set a timer for her required thirty minutes of reading time. Sometimes when my kids are bickering, I worry they’ll end up …
Rejoice Always
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 We’re officially in the season of pumpkin spice lattes, caramel apples, and pecan pie. You can go on a shopping spree and buy the words grateful, thankful, and blessed imprinted on pretty much anything as we head …
The Broken Fence
This year we replaced the fence in our backyard. It was installed when the house was built forty years ago. It’s had a long life and did a good job. But over the past few years, some of the panels came loose and gaps emerged. We could see into our neighbor’s yard and onto the nearby street. When I …
Desperately Seeking Rest …
We all have those days when we simply don’t want to parent, work, or do what we need to do. We’d prefer to get up and go for coffee with a friend, take a walk, curl up with a good book, or binge-watch our latest favorite show … in our pajamas. Sometimes when my alarm goes off at 6:00 AM …
Courage In Change
Courage is the mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty. (Merriam-Webster Dictionary) This definition makes me shrink a little inside. It’s a statement that makes me want to walk away from hard situations, because you know that if courage is needed, it’s going to be just that … hard. Any volunteers for …
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