Category: Faith & Formation
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Advent: Space
In case my previous posts weren’t obvious enough, this has been a challenging Christmas for me. It is in no way the worst Christmas ever (see last Friday’s post for details on that one), but this year has been a heavier, more somber holiday season. As I’ve shared my heart these last couple of weeks,…
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Advent: Waiting
Today I got to try out a new bakery owned by one of my favorite restaurants. I was eagerly awaiting their opening and had been searching for an excuse to visit. The experience did not disappoint and I’m already planning a second visit back, this time with my local bakery expert, Mom. I was posting…
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Back in the Saddle Again
It has been awhile since I have written. I have been in the midst of a crazy season at work, which resulted in my taking a (brief) break from writing. Now, the craziness has subsided and there’s nothing standing in the way of my writing. Nothing but myself. And sometimes I am my own biggest…
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Guest Post: Empowered Women’s Channel
Hi All, Thanks for continuing to support the blog. I’m in the midst of a crazy season at work, which has led to a decreased amount of posts from me. Things should get back to normal next week, so thanks for holding on in the midst of sporadic posts. However, I recently wrote a piece on…
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Little Bird
Little bird, perch and rest, Inhale, exhale; catch your breath. Little bird, look and see, All that surrounds you, joyfully. Little bird, feeling so lost, Life feels full with fear and awe. Little bird, courage gain, Even though your heart be faint. Little bird, time to fly, Let them hear your…
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World Mental Health Day
Last Friday was World Mental Health Day. Although I had another post scheduled for that day, I did want to take some space on the blog to acknowledge this day. Better late than never I suppose. Regardless of whether or not we ourselves suffer from mental health issues, we all know a family member or…
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Questions
I feel surrounded by questions right now. Almost as if these questions have formed a huge nest covering my head, one question indistinguishable from the next. So, I started to write my questions. Each one. These are the questions currently plaguing me. What am I doing? When will things change? Am I doing the right…
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I am Redhead
Wait, you’re a redhead? Lately I’ve had a few people express surprise when I mention my red hair. This has surprised me as my hair color has been a defining feature for as long as I can remember. As a redhead, I have stood out in groups by virtue of having such a unique hair…
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I Don’t Know
I don’t know. This is a phrase I detest, if I am honest. I like knowing things. I value information. I appreciate knowing which direction I am headed. This is unfortunate for many reasons. Mainly, because I am not omniscient. Also, because knowing all the things does nothing but create the illusion that I am…
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Afraid
I anxiously walked through the half-empty building, expecting someone to kick me out at any moment. My mom was much more composed. I had this deep feeling that I should not be there. And that caused me great distress. I couldn’t even quite explain it in the moment. I mean, if we had been kicked…