If I've learned (or confirmed) one thing about myself in the past two months of being a mother, it is that my sanctification is sorely tested when I am sleep deprived. At the start of a night, I am happy to gently rock my sweet bundle of joy for as long as he needs, quietly… Continue reading Night Vision
Jack Vincent
I managed to take a sip of coffee before 3:00p.m. today, so I'm feeling on top of things. Granted, I decided to go ahead and make it an iced coffee because yesterday I managed all of three sips before my cup's contents turned tepid. Baby Jack is now three weeks old, and it feels like… Continue reading Jack Vincent
Newborns and Finding Rest
This morning I realized I haven't been resting very well. For those of you who haven't heard, I had a baby two weeks ago today, so that statement might seem fairly obvious. Jack Vincent decided to arrive six weeks and one day early, which meant he had to spend 10 days in the NICU learning… Continue reading Newborns and Finding Rest
Gathered and at Rest
Daily Bible reading is one of the most difficult habits for me to keep. I can't explain it; I love reading and I understand the importance of reading the Word of God consistently. Yet, I struggle. This morning, however, was a good one: I made my coffee, grabbed a Bible, and read from my reading… Continue reading Gathered and at Rest
Sunrise is Coming
Every Sunday morning, I sit in the second pew from the front in our 10:30 service and listen to our pastor preach a sermon. And then at 10:30, I use my notes from the 8:30 sermon to teach the same passage to children. Sometimes in the re-telling, parts of the selected passage catch my eye… Continue reading Sunrise is Coming
Your Last Second Shopping Guide
Hello, all! I hope you're well. We have ONE WEEK until Christmas, and I thought that some of you might be scrambling like I am to get those last minute gifts. When in doubt, Amazon is our friend. Thank goodness for two day shipping!! I'm going to be posting a more substantive post later this… Continue reading Your Last Second Shopping Guide
Planted and Fruitful
One of my favorite places in the world is Charleston, South Carolina. And almost every time I visit, we stop for a few minutes to visit the Angel Oak. This 400-year-old mammoth of a tree has withstood countless storms and witnessed centuries of history and change in its long life in the Low Country. I've… Continue reading Planted and Fruitful
When Life Leaves You Weak-Kneed
A few months ago, Zach and I joined a gym here in Clayton. I've been trying to develop a routine of going to try out a group class or at least spend half an hour on the treadmill to keep working toward my fitness and health goals in this time of transition. I even tried… Continue reading When Life Leaves You Weak-Kneed
The Good Kinds of Settling
We are slowly making our way out of all our boxes. This week, Zach and I were able to move into the parsonage where we'll be living for the next several years, and I've never been more excited about picking which cabinet will house our - quite large - mug collection. If all goes according… Continue reading The Good Kinds of Settling
On Hospitality and Helwys
This week, I had the privilege of being a guest contributor for the Helwys Society Forum. If you're interested in reading more on ministry, theology, spirituality, and culture, check them out! You can also read my post on The Practice of Christian Hospitality while you're there. Also, if you'd like to order a copy of… Continue reading On Hospitality and Helwys
Each Winding Path 