In an effort to slow myself, to take pleasure in a craft I truly enjoy, handwritten notes have become a preferred way of communication when thinking of others. Oh, email is still a favorite. Really, our way of doing life would suffer without the ease of sending a quick note or the ability to ‘talk’...
Stirring within my mind are thoughts of creativity. This word embraced and accepted by culture and more recently, re-embraced by the church at large. A personal view naturally, and I pull from various streams of thought, articles read, conversations…not hard data. Yet I sometimes wonder why this word is also very much rejected. Some would...
{Today I’ll wrap up some thoughts on pursuing God-given passions in God-ordained seasons :: see links for parts 1-3 at the end of this post}. I just love Jesus. Studying the life of the God-man is a lifetime pursuit. I want to honor Him with my life in gratitude for all He’s done. You do...
This is not in reference to any physical ailment or struggle. But of a more intimate and personal struggle of my heart. It’s taken a few reminders and other voices besides my own to bring along the recognition. I’ve been holding my breath so to speak. Waiting to exhale, if I can borrow that term...
{a few more thoughts today on doing beautiful things, words written last week still simmering in my heart} Creativity will broaden, deepen, intensify your relationship with God. It can be your most vital, viable, examining experience, resulting in worship and wonder.” ~Ruth Vaughn Back in October I met with kindred hearts, women who write, who pour out life...
TODAY, I am… :: most grateful for the rise in temperatures around these parts! oh, yes…winter is paused, children rush outdoors to drink in the sunlight and celebrate a day without coats. :: planning to bake chocolate chip peppermint cookies this weekend. I don’t even like chocolate that much, but the family will love it. I...
If there’s anyone who deserves some holiday cheer & appreciation, it’s the many teachers, coaches, helpers, etc. who work with children throughout the year! Hats off to these amazing individuals who pour their hearts out and somehow wrangle an often large group into learning; whether it be math, language, dance, music or another pursuit. While...
As usual, there’s a need for me to prioritize the many ideas I had for crafts & projects this Christmas! Naturally, the ratio of little ones to Mama definitely determines what those projects will be. Ahem. Additionally this year, our geography curriculum calls for many cultural celebrations of the Christmas season. So… We have lots...
