More Things I’m Crazy About Right Now
1. Other People’s Recipes: I love to cook good recipes, even if they aren’t mine. My mouth and my family, were super happy this weekend thanks to Jessica’s Better Than Crack Brownies and Matt’s (Kath’s husband) Whole Wheat Pizza Crust. To Matt’s crust, I added red sauce, sundried tomatoes, broccoli, caramelized onions, artichoke hearts, Kalamata olives, fresh mozzarella and herbed feta. To Jessica’s brownies, I added... Read More
She Reads Truth News and Giveaway
I don’t believe in coincidences. In January of last year, atop a volcano crater in Maui, I had an awakening. My heart was set on fire. I felt so very small, but filled with Something so big. I returned to the mainland with a new purpose–to renew my faith, to live with intention, to be more present, and to know His presence more. I had no plan. But I had prayer. I had a church family and friends. I had the Word and my hit-or-miss, shotgun... Read More
Advent: Days One and Two
I can’t think of words that are beautiful enough. Words that are thankful enough. Words that, on their tippiest of toes and with outstretched arms, even start to touch a single branch of the joy I feel in this Advent season. Days One and Two were a precious beginning to preparing our hearts for the celebration of our Savior’s birth: Our church’s Advent Night, complete with Gigi’s reading of the meaning of the Christ candle in the Advent... Read More
5 Books That Wrecked Me This Year
I’m putting the pieces of our household back together after last weekend’s conference, and it’s been a little slow going. As a family, we had four suitcases packed. As a family, we now have four suitcases in various stages of unpackedness. I’m getting to it. And yes, my pants are on fire. Turns out, I don’t have all the answers. In fact, I kind of only have one Answer. But it’s a big one. And there are at least five... Read More
On Gleaning and Giving
Say what you will about Facebook, but through my News Feed, I have learned some really great things. I now know the exact temperature on at least 49 people’s dashboards. I can tell you the last five songs my high school junior varsity basketball coach listened to. I’ve seen more ultrasound photos than most gynecologists. But among the more useful things I’ve learned from Facebook was via my friend Kari’s update about a local organization... Read More
