When I was younger I couldn’t wait to grow up. In high school I dreamed of life-long friends I’d make in college. In college I dreamed of the future husband I’d hopefully meet. Once married, I dreamed of the whimsy life we’d have together, the white picket fence, a joyful vocation of ministry. Decorating our first apartment I dreamed of the first home …
Practicing Thankfulness in the Waiting
It seems we’re all waiting. Waiting to grow up. Waiting to hear about college applications. Waiting to move out. Some, waiting to fall in love. Others, waiting to fall back in love, feeling estranged to the spouse they share a bed with. Some are waiting for any love at all. Some are waiting, dancing back and forth on tiptoes to …
Repost: Thanksgiving in May
Two years ago I was struck by how quickly my grateful heart wore off as November’s Thanksgiving came and went. Set on recapturing thankfulness and celebrating how God works in the peaks and pit, I was compelled to write this post: Thanksgiving in May.
Fast-forward to May, 2014, and Thanksgiving in May is at the forefront of my thoughts. Care to join? Would you like to soak up the last week of May, the half-way marker until we gather around the table to feast with family and friends, and utter gratitude for blessings abundant?
A Fresh Perspective on Giving Thanks
If I were to join your Thanksgiving celebration, come meal time I’d settle in a chair next to you.
Over turkey, mashed potatoes laden with gravy, bowls of creamed corn, and please tell me there will be heaps of pretzel jello salad, I’ll gather with your family- large or small- and the question of What are we thankful for? will surface followed by a merry-go-round of heartfelt responses.
I’m thankful for…
What’s Your Story? Wednesday: Chris Blue
When I began featuring people on What’s Your Story? Wednesday, Chris Blue was the first person that came to mind. Only having known her a short while, she has a warm way of inviting you into her world with grace and a candid honesty that is both refreshing and brave. Written as an overflow of her heart, I’m blessed and …
Thanksgiving in May
Last night was one of those nights etched on the inside of my eyelids forever. Even with eyes open, if I squint tight enough, I can make out the faces of our family, riding bikes all over town, gaped mouths squealing jubilantly, Tanner and Ty’s curly mops literally blowing in the bike-ride breeze, Bruiser making himself at home on Ty’s …