“But no one except Lucy knew that as the albatross circled the mast, it had whispered to her: ‘Courage, Dear Heart’ and the voice, she felt sure, was Aslan’s.” –C.S. Lewis, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader Courage, Dear Heart I’ve been quiet here on the blog as I’ve tried to process our new reality…
Love is more than a feeling? Even as a child watching Disney movies, I understood. When the princess marries the prince, that is not the end of the story. That’s where the story begins. We smile at the starry-eyed bride and groom; but seeing a ninety year old couple still loving one another in the nursing home……
I read more than ninety books in 2019, and journaled my thoughts about each one. I’ve sifted through and chosen the best of the best to share with you. Originally I planned one “Best Books of 2019” post, but realized that I needed a separate post for the top non-fiction Christian books of 2019. Because…
Year of Less | 2020 Word of the Year Year of Less? It sounds odd, doesn’t it? Counter-intuitive. Out of step with First World culture. I’ll explain my “why”, my purpose, and my process…and recommend some great books I’ll be reading or re-reading this year, in case you discover you’re in need of a little…
Good Books | 11 Reading Recommendations Good books! I’ve got good books to recommend! Here are eleven books I’ve really enjoyed over the past couple of months, including a picture book that I think every toddler should receive as a gift. Because it is so adorable. Actually, I’m hoping someone gives it to me as…
Fall Roundup | Favorite Fall Posts I wonder…has Fall been as slow to arrive in your neck of the woods as in mine? We’ve been ready forever. Is there anything better than crispy, crunchy, colorful Fall? Chili and soup and boots and sweaters and a fire in the fireplace….ahhhhh. Cozy. It’s one of my favorite…