As the air cools and the leaves start to crisp on the edges, fall makes herself known. This is the season we begin again enjoying warm drinks and meals, more soup, thicker blankets,  cozy sweaters, and all the pumpkin recipes. I find there are definite shifts in my routines as the days grow shorter and the nights, longer. "He has made everything beautiful in its time." Ecclesiastes 3:11 Here is a peek into the fall rhythms, reads, and recipes shaping my life right now. RHYTHMS One of my absolute favorite things right now is this app: Read Scripture, by Francis Chan. The app takes you through the Bible in a year in a thematic, understandable way. It is supplemented with creative videos that explain each book and major theological themes in the Bible. Francis Chan says, "We are ... View Post

Have you ever gone through a dry season in your walk with the Lord? You are going through the motions but your prayer and worship don't feel genuine. That has happened to me at times, and it can be discouraging. You may feel like you are in a desert. You are parched, wind-whipped, frayed around the edges, burned out, and begging for some refreshment. You desire to have those rivers of living waters flow through you. Here are some suggestions for what to do when you are in a spiritual funk. Listen to worship music. Play some praise music you love, songs you have worshiped along with before, or try some new tunes. Be honest with God. Confess to the Lord what you are feeling. He knows and He understands. Talk to a trusted friend. Share your struggle with another Christian ... View Post

I left my car running after parking it down the street. Not on purpose. My life felt harried, and on that particular day, even more so. After realizing what I had done, I knew I needed to figure out how to get off the crazy train. *** Right after I finished work that spring morning, I hurriedly left the house to run some errands. I had a huge list of things to do and places to go before returning to the house to check on the concrete work, and then pick my daughter up from school. Just after I came home to drop off some groceries and talk with the contractor, the cement truck arrived. I needed to move my car out of its way. I flew out the door knowing I didn't have much time to get some frozen food stored away before having to leave again to collect my daughter. I started the ... View Post

Friends, sun, sand, and sea, that sounds like a summer to me. ~ Unknown ***** Foggy mornings and warm, sunny afternoons are departing to make way for the season that transitions summer to winter. Daylight becomes noticeably shorter, and temperatures will begin to cool down a bit. While I am sad that summer is ending, I look forward in anticipation to what autumn holds for me. Now is a perfect time to reflect on what I learned this summer. Here I go- ~What I Learned This Summer~   1. Seeing my daughter in a military uniform was so much more moving than I anticipated. Tears of pride filled my eyes and spilled down my cheeks. Wow. It is something I will never forget. 2. I realized I love cold brew coffee. It is much less bitter and acidic and has a sweet, smooth taste. I ... View Post