A Book Thief and the power of words
A short review for The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak. I've done my best to keep it spoiler-free....
Together in community
We need community - likeminded people who can come alongside us and be disciples of Jesus with us. ...
Hosanna to the Son of David
This is a piece I wrote last year for our church’s Palm Sunday service. I recently found it again and thought it was worth sharing. Happy Easter, everyone – He is risen indeed! O Lord, we have been watchful; a people of expectation. In hope we have waited, in...
Finding Motivation to Write
As a writer, sometimes you may get discouraged with things that you are working on. You know you love writing, so why aren’t the words flowing out? You know this is a good story idea, so why is it so hard?? I’ve hit this blockade several times, and it...
Attitude of Gratitude
This post it pretty much spur-of-the moment, but I wanted to take a minute to share what’s been on my mind tonight. I’ve been thinking about how much I have to be grateful for. Sometimes I forget. But I am so blessed. Here I am trying to think of...
“Some Things Never Change”?
Before you’re scared away by the title, No, this post is not about Frozen II. 😂 I watched Frozen II with my sisters this week. If you’ve seen it, you’ll remember the song, “Some Things Never Change”. I’ve seen the movie before (several times, haha, having three sisters). But...
Snow days & peaceful blessings
Yesterday it snowed. A lot. I woke up and looked out the window around eight yesterday, and yup, it was snowing. And it didn’t stop! It kept on falling all day, until the world outside was silent, white, and cold. This morning it’s stopped, leaving behind 7 or 8...
“Just Be With Me”
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what I want this year to look like. Last year was good in so many ways. I feel like I’ve grown up a lot, learned a little bit more about God’s love, and deepened my friendships. I have a lot of things...
New year, new paths – same God
Happy 2022, everyone! Wow, the new year has snuck up on us. It feels like it was just September, doesn’t it? Oh, time flies. A new year is always somewhere between exciting and daunting. On one hand, it is a fresh start. A chance to take a look at...
Fear VS. Opportunity
“Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.” Galatians 6:10 Have you ever asked God, “Please give me opportunities where I can share you with others”? Yeah? Maybe? Have you ever asked God, “Please give...