It’s been two weeks since I last crafted a post for the Five Minute Friday link-up. The past two weeks have been a whirlwind, so it is really only fitting that today’s prompt is Rush. I try to join in every week with the link-up where writers all over the world free write for fiveContinue reading “Rush: Five Minute Friday”
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Clinging to Promises
Romans 8:18-30 (NIV) “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of theContinue reading “Clinging to Promises”
Good
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to His purpose.” (Romans 8:28) Some days are worse than others. Some nights seem like they will never end. Some breaths are heavy. Some worries are dark. But through the fog of anxietyContinue reading “Good”
Well, We Survived!
Week one of school is in the books and all four of us survived. Naps were essential, and sure, there were some meltdowns, but we made it! Life is starting to settle into routines and each day gets a little easier. For me, I started my eighth school year teaching ninth grade in a publicContinue reading “Well, We Survived!”
Loved: Five Minute Friday
It’s Friday and I’m joining my usual Friday link-up with the other writers at Five Minute Friday. Every week we gather as a Christian writer community and craft short posts all centered around a common topic. This week our topic is Loved. Below is my unedited five minute post. This week has been exhausting. IContinue reading “Loved: Five Minute Friday”
Dear Daughter: Kindergarten Edition
Dear Daughter, Six short years ago I dreamed of you. When I felt you kick in my tummy I knew you would be a girl who loved an adventure. You’ve been strong from the beginning and you’ve loved deeper than any child I know. Your fears are small and your courage is big. And noContinue reading “Dear Daughter: Kindergarten Edition”
England 2018: Week 4 Review
Now that we are back home in Ohio it is bittersweet to look back and reflect on our last days in England. Our month abroad was our best trip yet full of so many memories with our girls and family. Here’s a look at our first three weeks: Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 OurContinue reading “England 2018: Week 4 Review”
Woman: Five Minute Friday
Every Friday I like to join other Christian writers over at Five Minute Friday. Our purpose is to encourage one another through our writing and networking. This week the prompt is Woman. Below is my five minutes of unedited, uninterrupted writing: One of the hardest parts of being a woman is making the choice whetherContinue reading “Woman: Five Minute Friday”
Is Fair Trade a Spiritual Issue?
While attending church this week in England I was personally challenged by the idea that our consumption has direct impact on the lives of thousands. The speaker went through examples of interactions most people have over the course of the day and how everything connects us to the world beyond our local market. For example,Continue reading “Is Fair Trade a Spiritual Issue?”
Anniversary: Five Minute Friday
Five Minute Friday is a weekly link-up where a community of bloggers crafts a post based on a common topic. This week the topic is Anniversary. To check out the rest of the community and their posts click here. Now on to my five minutes of uninterrupted, unedited writing: Next week I will begin my eighthContinue reading “Anniversary: Five Minute Friday”
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