Clear Away Clutter
Almost 30 days ago I had this wild idea to get control of the clutter in my life. I started my Control the Clutter 30 Day Challenge. Every single day I challenged myself and my readers to clear away clutter, … Continued
Forgiveness and Reconciliation
(source) This week marks the 20th anniversary of the genocide in Rwanda. Twenty years ago I was preparing to graduate from high school. I’m ashamed to say that 20 years ago I knew nothing of what was taking place on … Continued
Eshet Chayil
Eshet Chayil is Hebrew for a woman of valor. You might know her at the Proverbs 31 Woman. Thanks to Rachel Held Evans I’m starting to understand the woman of valor as so much more than what we modern day … Continued
The Day the Sisters Came to Visit
Yesterday came a knock at the door that I have been waiting for for a long time. A firm but friendly knock rang through the house and it was as if my sixth sense told me…they’re here. I opened the … Continued
Clean Laundry for Lent
Well, here we find ourselves once more. Lent. Even though I’m not Catholic but I find the practice of observing Lent introspective, challenging, rewarding and infuriating. It’s good to step out of the comfort zone, even if it is for … Continued
The Candle of Joy
The candle of joy is pretty easy to write about. Joy is all around us during Advent. It’s what Christmas is all about. Joy bombards our senses. Seeing the good deeds done for those less fortunate who will benefit … Continued
The Second Candle of Advent is Peace
I have a confession. I don’t have a lot of peace during this season. There is just so much to do and so much pressure to get it done in such a short amount of time. Hope I can do … Continued
The First Candle of Advent is Hope
Not, love or joy or peace. Hope. The first candle of Advent is hope and this could not be a more appropriate way to start a season of anticipation. Maybe because I’ve seen Catching Fire twice or because It’s a … Continued
Pura Vida Costa Rica
This way to Costa Rica This week Dear Husband and I returned from a 10 day trip to Costa Rica. We went with our church for a mission trip so it wasn’t exactly relaxing but it was amazing none-the-less. We … Continued