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It all happened so fast. I blinked and somehow I went from carrying a very heavy car seat to staring at a stack of college introductory letters. My husband said it best, “When I saw those letters on the table, it just hit me. One day they’ll be gone.”  Moses was just a baby when

When I decorate cookies, I start out feeling excited as I envision the final product. I work with laser focus on the finite details of each cookie. Hours later, as I stand back and look at my finished work, there’s only one thing I see: the imperfections on a few. Let me rephrase that: I

Every night, after prayer time, we dismiss the kids to do their nightly bathroom routines.  As we sit in the living room and wait for them to come back, we hear every bit of conversation between the two of them that happens in the bathroom.  We hear the toilet flush, water turn on, singing, arguing…

Do you ever wish deserts had warning signs as you enter in?  I do. Maybe a flashing red light or a yellow sign suggesting it’s time to grab your water bottle….just a little hint that a dry and weary land is up ahead.  Unfortunately, no such signs usually exists. Emergencies are just that. Sudden and

I remember after joining a group several years ago, my husband and I were asked if we would think about serving as leaders. My immediate response was, “No.” When asked why, I had a few good excuses … I mean reasons: “We’re too busy. We’re not ready.” I think that’s an answer most of us

I got my first paycheck when I turned 21.  Since my parents would not allow me to work before I finished college, it was after years of sweat and tears that I finally got to feel that check in my hands.  It felt great. All of my young adult life, my father had taught me

Over a year ago, our founding Pastor transitioned out of his position and named his son as the senior Pastor.  What was most profound for me about that moment was the blessing he spoke over his son. He declared words of life over his future and then, passed on the mantle with powerful prayer and

Just wanted to share this verse that has been rolling around in my spirit for the last 24 hours. I know that I’m not the only one who needs to hear this today… “And we know that God causes everything to work together[ for the good of those who love God and are called according

I don’t know about you, but I don’t particularly care to look at myself in the mirror. I see my imperfections … every single one of them … and I feel unhappy. Yet, seeing those flaws helps me decide how to address them. When I saw my first gray hair, for example, I just yanked

A few days ago as I passed by my kids’ playroom, I was amazed at how chaotic and disorganized it appeared.  Puzzle pieces, cars, balls, and paper littered the floor…it was past time for a major clean-up.  Every toy needed to be in its proper home, and I could have easily had that room tidied