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Inspiration and encouragement focused on joy, faith, family, some of my favorite things, a love of vocabulary, and more.
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A Little Goes a Long Way
A little kindness and generosity can go a long way toward blessing others and making their day a little brighter.
Vocabulary Fun
Learning new and interesting words is a fun way to expand your vocabulary and sharpen your language and communication skills.
Celebrating 30 Years of Marriage
Reflections on things we’ve learned in 30 years of marriage as we celebrate our 30th anniversary.
1,000 Days
Reflections on the things I’ve learned and how God has sustained me in the 1,000 days since our daughter’s death.
Don’t Lose Heart
Are you feeling weary, overwhelmed, and exhausted during a difficult season? Take heart, there is hope and encouragement available for you.
A Quilt for Tierza
The birth of a dear friend’s baby girl was the perfect inspiration for my first quilt project in a number of years.
A Fresh Start
Stepping into a new season after serving in homeschool leadership for nearly 20 years, I discovered the joy of a fresh start and embracing the opportunities ahead.
You Are Loved
Have you allowed the enemy to speak lies to your heart? God wants you to know that you are loved and you bring Him great joy.
Let Kindness Rule
Am I only patient and kind when I get the friendly cashier or the good parking spot or when things go my way? I need to be reminded daily that kindness should be the rule in my life.
The Gift of Joy in the Midst of Grief
Six months after the death of our daughter, thoughts about how grief changes and how joy and sorrow can indeed coexist.
Remembering Alex
Following the death of our daughter, I share openly about losing a child to suicide, the impact of depression, and how the Lord faithfully sustains us.