A few months ago, my sweet friend, hair stylist and photographer, came to our house to snap some photos of our littles. She took this amazing picture of the window behind my sink. I don’t think she knew the window was one of my favorite places in the house, but I LOVE this picture: Don’t get me wrong, I don’t love washing dishes, but I do love looking outside if I have to soak my hands in soapy water. And…

How to Plant Seeds of Prayer Today Last week I shared about my sweet Titus. He is a sweet soul, a middle child and a fierce fighter. The competitive nature, carefree wrestling, and contagious smile hid a deeper soul. It was 5:00 am when the crack of thunder woke us up. The sound of the rain, flashes of light, and that deep rumble, shook the window panes. I rolled over and sighed. I love thunderstorms. My poor Titus usually wakes…

How to Savor Change My son was crying again. We had discussed the move, and he just couldn’t handle it. He left the table and went to the living room. He just sat on the couch with the silent tears rolling down his cheeks. My sweet, sensitive boy who likes to play sports and wrestle on the floor was hurting. It was evident when we would talk about moving. He would clam up, get mad, and run to hide. Although…

Five Ways God Never Changes  Harvest. To reap. A gathering of crops. A verb and a noun. When I think of harvesting, I think of gathering and taking. I think of the plants who worked so hard for the past season to grow, nurture, and mature the fruit. Suddenly, its time to let go. Harvest is a season of change. A season from going to sparse to plenty. From having nothing to having everything. I don’t live in a culture…