Last night as our Bible Study group sat on my patio, the friend next to me started chuckling and said, "Wow, we are definitely in our thirties, aren't we? We look like it and even our mannerisms give it away." It made me laugh because it is just so very true. Because we are in… Continue reading But You Are Not Like That
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A Reminder About Who You Are
Let's take a quick minute to celebrate the fact that we made it to SEPTEMBER. Remember back in March when everything went off the rails and September seemed to be eons away? Light years, even. And yet, here we are! We can do hard things! Hard things take their toll though, don't they? I don't… Continue reading A Reminder About Who You Are
Some Thoughts on Turning Thirty-Six
Yes, you read that correctly. Thirty-Six. Not the usual "Things I've learned by age 30"...or 40 or even 35. Nope. Thirty-Six. Because honestly, if you're having a birthday in #theyearthatshallnotbenamed, you have thoughts, amirite? I do not typically find myself being reflective on my birthday, but this one is different. Along with being my birthday,… Continue reading Some Thoughts on Turning Thirty-Six
Do you not know?
It's month six of COVID here and my children, like most, have heard "don't touch your face" and "stop touching your eyes" maybe 56843548 times at this point. And yet, they will probably hear these same phrases 56843548 more times before this is all over. As a parent, this is frustrating on two fronts: First,… Continue reading Do you not know?
Behold and be Satisfied
Can you remember the best meal that you've ever had? The meal you've tried and tried to recreate but just cannot? For me, it was during a trip to the Hamptons.... Ok pause for a sec - I don't just goooooo to the Hamptons and hang out with T-Swift on the weekends, for the record.… Continue reading Behold and be Satisfied
2020: The Year of Loss
I cried last night. Hard. Harder than I have in months. This year, 2020, has been full of loss after loss after loss. Big, small, in-between. They have all piled up into one giant mountain of hurt. So.Much.Loss... Loss of school.Loss of routine.Loss of playdates.Loss of vacation with friends.Loss of swim lessons and tumbling classes.Loss… Continue reading 2020: The Year of Loss
Five Christian Organizations That Are Worth Your Investment
Everyone talks about serving and giving and praying, but have you ever felt like you aren't sure where to begin? With so much need and so many organizations addressing those needs, it can seem daunting. Below I am sharing about five different Christian organizations that I believe are well worth your investment. And by "investment",… Continue reading Five Christian Organizations That Are Worth Your Investment
A Roundup of Articles Regarding New York State’s New Abortion Law (and what is on the horizon in VA and VT)
As I scrolled through social media yesterday, it became clear that something significant and newsworthy was happening in New York that had captured the public's attention. New York's governor signed a bill ensuring access to abortion in the state of New York should Roe v Wade be overturned. He then had the World Trade Center… Continue reading A Roundup of Articles Regarding New York State’s New Abortion Law (and what is on the horizon in VA and VT)
Praying Scripture in Seasons of Worry
I don't want to brag or anything, but I am an Enneagram 6, which basically means that I'm prone to a great deal of anxiety when I am tending toward unhealth. Well, that's how I read it anyway. My friends tell me it means that I am loyal and capable, which is why you should… Continue reading Praying Scripture in Seasons of Worry
What to do When the Hustle ‘n Bustle Get to You
“Ba! Ba! Baaa!” my one-year-old excitedly exclaimed as she watched her older brother leap onto a giant red ball on our way into Target. Making our way into the store, we maneuvered through the maze of people who were either starting or finishing their Christmas shopping. While I love Target as much as the next… Continue reading What to do When the Hustle ‘n Bustle Get to You
