I caught myself doing something today that I typically never think twice about. But for some reason today, it occurred to me that it’s really a bit odd. Then that got me thinking about all the other things I do that are probably odd, and realized I have quite a few random idiosyncrasies. And for Continue reading

I don’t know why, but I’m feeling extra melancholy about my little girl lately. Maybe it’s because she’s in first grade now; or maybe because she’s having her first group sleepover; or perhaps it’s because she has suddenly turned into a Girl with a capital G and I wonder what happened to my baby. At Continue reading

It’s the most wonderful time of year. I’ve been waiting 9 months for it to arrive, and it has. Fall is back. Here’s how I know: Pumpkin Spice Lattes are back at Starbucks Labor Day is over I’m wearing long-sleeves in the morning I want to put up all my open-toed shoes and shop for Continue reading

Greg has been preparing for the past few weeks for his first-ever Sunday sermon. He knew the topic he would preach on immediately, and with enthusiasm and passion he dove into studying and preparation. His sermon is going to be based on Genesis 3, and the first question God ever asked, “where are you?” It’s Continue reading

I have absolutely no idea how it happened. One day I’m waking up at 6:am to have quiet time by myself, coffee and Bible in hand, giddy about the alone time…and the next day I’m going to bed at MIDNIGHT (gasp!) and continue to do so for weeks at a time! What has happened to Continue reading