According to the dictionary, to be present is to be with one or others in a specified or understood place at a specified or understood time. During our nation’s current pandemic, I am what is considered an “essential worker.” As such, while many consider us “heroes,” no school, no playdates, no dinner at their favorite…
It is in the writings of Joshua, Moses’ successor as Israel’s leader, that we get great insight into the lives of the 2nd generation of God’s chosen people. In chapter 3 they are at the banks of the Jordan River. Levitical Priests are carrying the Ark of the Covenant, God’s people are following behind, and…
Who are you? Well, the “no,” the “F,” the one pink line instead of two, the switch from “Mrs.” back to “Ms.,” the lay off, the dreaded 2 am phone call; are all outcomes that we tend to use to identify ourselves as failures and mistakes inadequate and condemned. But it’s one thing to…
My youngest daughter, Olivia came to our bed several nights in a row saying that she was afraid. We offered hugs and kisses and allowed her to sleep in our bed. After night number infinity, my husband and I decided we needed to try to help get her on the other side of this stage…
In January of 2019, I joined in with with my local church as we started a 52- week journey reading through the Bible chronologically. Yes, chronologically. Turns out, the books of the Bible to which most of us are accustomed are primarily divided by the type of literature as opposed to the order being based…
It has been several weeks since I published a blog post. I did not plan to take a break of any sort, yet a break is exactly what took place. Between celebrating my oldest daughter’s birthday, two piano recitals, hosting a small family Thanksgiving gathering, and planning an epic graduation party to honor my husband……
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