I have longed to write something about the path of joy for a very long time. But I have a confession to make. For most of my life, when I thought about joy, what I was really picturing was happiness. Lighthearted. Easy. Life as a breeze, with the wind at my back and nothing too... Continue Reading →
There is no greater blessing than teaching our children to love like Jesus. Lee Ann Mancini has this wonderful article that should inspire us to love like Jesus. Hope you enjoy. https://arisedailydevos.wordpress.com/2026/06/20/teaching-children-to-love-like-jesus/?page_id=24649
I was in Home Economics in middle school the day I made my apple pie. It looked absolutely beautiful. Golden crust, perfect crimped edges, filling bubbling up just right. I was so proud of that pie. And then someone took a bite. I had put in a cup of salt instead of a cup of... Continue Reading →
Nobody warned me that doing the right thing could feel so lonely. In high school there were things happening around me that I knew were wrong. Parties I was invited to that I declined. Situations I walked away from when everyone else stayed. Choices I made quietly, without making a big announcement about them, simply... Continue Reading →
My tagline is Building a Legacy of Faith — and I truly believe that legacy is built one conversation at a time. Think about it. The faith that was passed to us didn't come from a perfectly curated social media feed. It came from kitchens that smelled like supper, from voices that asked "How was... Continue Reading →
Middle school is its own special kind of hard. I was still finding my way — new schools, new faces, trying to figure out where I fit. Even back then the groups formed quickly and the picking started just as fast. I didn't like it. Something in me just wanted everyone to get along. I... Continue Reading →
I used to tie myself in knots before every family gathering. The menu had to be right. The seating had to be right. The conversation had to stay in safe territory. I would spend days anticipating every possible tension and quietly maneuvering around it before anyone even walked through the door. If things stayed calm... Continue Reading →
I have a confession. Sometimes I open my Bible and just stare at it like it's going to talk first. Maybe you can relate. Life is loud. Our minds are full. And somewhere between the coffee cooling off and the to-do list multiplying, quiet time with God gets squeezed into something that barely counts. But... Continue Reading →
I don't know about you, but my motives are not always unmixed. I try to convince myself they are. I really do. But pride has a way of slipping in through the back door when I am not looking. And once it settles in, it affects everything. We are good at this, aren't we? Performing... Continue Reading →
Here is a new post I wrote for Arise Daily Devos. If you'd like to get a short devotional each day go to their website and follow them. My Dad truly scattered seed. I am thankful for his life and the quiet ways he planted. If we all scattered with our own unique gifts, what... Continue Reading →
