Category Archives: priorities

A Christmas Prayer

Posted on December 6, 2018 by

This post is for anyone like me, who sometimes struggles to not only get into the Christmas spirit but fight through the cultural holiday distractions to focus on the meaning of Christmas. This is a prayer I will pray often … Continue reading →

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Theology of Gratitude

Posted on November 21, 2018 by

As those of us who are fortunate enough to reside in the United States of America prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, we find a seasonal opportunity foisted upon us to reflect upon the blessings we have in our lives. Those things … Continue reading →

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Unpacking a Piece of the Most Important Commandment (If You Don’t MIND)

Posted on October 2, 2018 by

When I learn something significant or a truth hits me in a new way, especially when it pertains to knowledge of God or spiritual life, it can feel like an earth-shaking moment. Has that ever happened to you? Today, I … Continue reading →

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Summer 2018 Adventure Highlights

Posted on September 30, 2018 by

I make no secret of the fact that summer is my favorite season. No, not because it is my name. It tops the list for me (and my husband Mike) because it is the short window of reliably warm weather … Continue reading →

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On Memorizing Scripture (My first ever vlog!)

Posted on August 16, 2018 by

I’ve always had a tricky relationship with memorizing Scripture. On one hand, I know it is a good idea. I’ve been immensely benefitted by the verses I have memorized. On the other hand, it is hard to do. I have … Continue reading →

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Why I Blog

Posted on August 12, 2018 by

I’ve been blogging for over 10 years. For nine or so of them, my posts were few and far in between. I often had ideas I wanted to write about, but I found it very difficult to develop the discipline … Continue reading →

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On (Almost) Reaching a Long-Held Running Goal

Posted on July 7, 2018 by

I’m the type of person that prefers tidy endings. I like it when a story wraps up neatly at the end. I use that same preference quite often in the stories I choose to tell: I don’t like to share … Continue reading →

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Why I Love the Bible (and Keep Loving it More All the Time)

Posted on June 25, 2018 by

As a Christian who is committed to growing in my relationship with God through Christ, I’ve been reading the Bible for many years. While I haven’t always been as consistent as I would prefer, I always come back to it … Continue reading →

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Thoughts from Ligonier Ministries’ Defending the Faith Conference

Posted on June 10, 2018 by

Over the weekend, my husband Mike and I were privileged to attend Ligonier Ministries‘ west coast “Defending the Faith” apologetics conference in Redmond, WA. It was the first conference of that type we had ever attended. Mike often listens to … Continue reading →

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Facebook Addiction: A Pushback Experiment

Posted on May 27, 2018 by

I will be the first to admit that I spend too much time on Facebook. It sucks me in, and I find myself spending more time browsing it than I ever intended. Often many times throughout the day. I haven’t … Continue reading →

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