"It doesn't happen all at once," said the Skin Horse. "You become. It takes a long time. That's why it doesn't often happen to people who break easily, or have sharp edges, or who have to be carefully kept. Generally, by the time you are Real, most of your hair has been loved off, and … Continue reading Wisdom from the Velveteen Rabbit
I'm counting the blessing of praying friends today! I'm the type of person who doesn't have a lot of really close friendships. I am a networker of sorts, although not the extroverted kind. Even though I tend to be fairly introverted I have a lot of connections across a huge variety of ages, churches, groups, … Continue reading Praying Friends
It's been a peaceful week around here. What I thought would be a busy week when looking at my calendar last Sunday has turned out to be a pleasant surprise. The girls spent a few nights with grandparents and instead of feeling lost and lazy without them around I actually tackled some projects and caught … Continue reading Just Another Saturday Night
Ahhhh, it's a quiet Saturday evening. The kids are all tucked in. PJ is preparing for tomorrow. And I'm settling in for my weekly alone time. The best of Handel is playing on the kitchen speaker. The fake fireplace is glowing. I just finished a rejuvenating Pilates routine. And I'm ready to spend some time … Continue reading Cozy Keeping
Does anyone else get excited to start new routines in their spiritual life when a calendar year flips over? I always look forward to switching things up in my quiet time routine. I enjoy deciding how to tackle my Bible reading and praying for another twelve months. Last year I opted to read through the … Continue reading Get Up and Pray
My Peace in the Puzzle 