Spruce Lake was sacred ground. We didn’t realize that at first. This last Tuesday, our little family left with four other adults and 29 kids- grades 7-12 for Spruce Lake Retreat (Outdoor School) in Poconos, PA. I was excited, but nervous, because of a few different factors. I wasn’t sure what the days would hold, [...]
The Gospel of Consumption.
Today I saw an old photo in my Pinterest file, and remembered an article that my husband recommended to me. The 2 of them together make a post. I don`t even need to write anything further. So… GO READ this online article called: The Gospel of Consumption. Para 4 and 5 is where it gets [...]
Life & Peace.
You know how you have all these thoughts rattling around in your head? And all at once, one day, standing by your washing machine/sitting in church/ laying in bed (hating insomnia)- you get it- and it all matches together. And you feel like the oddest little conversations or encounters with people you had in the [...]
Forever Home.
What is this post about? Mainly. Adoption. And a chance for you to buy a T-shirt (or sweatshirt), and help be a HUGE part in bringing a precious baby safely home. ♥ My sister and her husband (Jason & Julana) are in the process of adopting a little girl from Ethiopia! (Excited eeeek!!!) It is [...]
Guest Posting Today… {Rachel Beachy}
These guest posts are just so much fun. And here is Rachel! Check out her blog, it is lovely, creative, and peaceful… ///////////////////////////// you know how sometimes you are around someone and they just exude confidence and poise? how they are so obviously aware of their purpose and abilities? and, you think to yourself, ‘i [...]
Guest Posting Today… {Shelly Nissley}
[ I`m REALLY excited about this...] Shelly Nissley of The Gratitude Journal And here she is!! ~~~~ Bad News Does the very thought of bad news make your heart skip a beat? I can’t say how many times my dear man has asked me, “Are you ready for some bad news?” or some such question, [...]
Blogs and Women.
What to write about today? Oh wait, here we go already… You can`t really judge a blogger by the topics they choose to blog about. Sometimes my most “empty” posts are written when I have so many other heavy things on my mind. I want something light– because I am feeling all other areas of [...]
Rest, Peace, and Comfort in Jesus.
Mark 6:31 And He said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a lonely place and rest a while.” For there were many people coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat. (via) Isaiah 57:1-2 The righteous man perishes, and no man takes it to heart; And devout men are taken [...]
Resting.
sigh. today i just wish i was heeeeeeere… i want a big, huge break. (image via daily relish) (image via Clarita) today as i was driving to walmart, i just thought, i wish i wasn`t always so worn out. sometimes it feels like all galen and i do is work on keeping things functional here [...]
Missing it.
I keep seeing this article all over the web– and so was drawn to it. I am not able to find where it`s origins are, so… I can`t really verify anything about it but I thought it was super post-worthy anyway. Here is the post written by: (we don`t know). ~~~ Something to ponder today….. [...]