I’ve had this little furniture set on my back porch for many years. She’s nothing fancy, but lately, the faux rattan on the arms has been breaking and fraying. Still, the rest of the frame is in perfectly good condition. In my frugality, I just couldn’t bring myself to trash the whole set and start … Continue reading The Make-Do and the Made New
Feelings
The Masters Palette: Finding Spiritual Truth in a Daily Salad
Making lunch today turned into an unexpected moment of quiet worship. As I stood at the counter, knife in hand, chopping a vibrant mix of colorful vegetables, my mind drifted from the cutting board to the world at large. It hit me just how much a rich, varied salad reflects the beautiful complexity of the … Continue reading The Masters Palette: Finding Spiritual Truth in a Daily Salad
The Rhythm of Life
"To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven."— Ecclesiastes 3:1 Spring is a time of pure newness. Flowers bloom, the grass grows, and life bursts forth. It mirrors our youth—an era when everything is thrilling and fresh, and we are desperate to step out, explore, and see it all. Then … Continue reading The Rhythm of Life
Just Pray
When I woke up this morning, the day felt completely off right out of the gate. As I went through my normal routine, my mind just wouldn't focus.Ryan has drill in Houston this weekend, so I took him to the airport. When I went to pick him up to leave, he said the exact same … Continue reading Just Pray
Perspective
Perspective is a powerful thing. I was filling out the pre-registration paperwork for a cardiologist appointment tomorrow, clicking "no" down a long list of medical conditions and ailments, and it really made me pause and realize how truly blessed I am. Looking at that list, I couldn't help but think of the people around me—friends, … Continue reading Perspective
A Lifetime of Growth, One Daily Feeding at a Time
From day one of my sourdough journey, I knew there was a deeper story hidden in the flour and water. Meet Vera, an old name you don't hear much anymore, which means Faith and Truth. It felt fitting for a journey so rooted in both.That first day with Vera reminded me so much of the … Continue reading A Lifetime of Growth, One Daily Feeding at a Time
The Hand That Shields; The Hand That Weaves
As I lie here in the darkness of the morning reflecting on the night before, I am reminded of how quickly peace can turn to chaos. We had some storms in the area last night. Right as we were waiting to start our Bible study, the sharp, urgent sound of tornado warnings began sounding on … Continue reading The Hand That Shields; The Hand That Weaves
The Flawed Gift
There is a saying that any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a daddy. Perhaps Father’s Day is appropriately named, because not all men live up to that deeper title. I had one of those dads. One year, a Father’s Day phone call ended in a bitter argument. For … Continue reading The Flawed Gift
