No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. – Aesop My grandma has always been obsessed with miniatures. When we were little girls she would transform empty lipstick tubes into lamps with lampshades for our Barbies. She had a personal collection too. Whether homemade or purchased, she curated a wall curio shadow…
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Our aquarium is flourishing! You wouldn’t have dreamed the ecosystem would recover after our move in July. All the creatures were jostled about in just a little bit of chaos. Kris could tell you more specifically about all the work and time he has put into it (the exact species of fish and corals, the…
A New Heart
When I finally understood that Kris wanted to move to North Carolina and wasn’t just talking about it for fun, I reacted very poorly. Looking back, it wasn’t the right time to go yet, but it still wasn’t a great reaction on my part. I told Kris I’d pray about moving, thinking that God would…
Your Name in Lights
What do you want to be known for? There’s a song by Nicole Nordeman called Legacy. I want to leave a legacy, How will they remember me? Did I choose to love? Did I point to you enough? To make a mark on things I want to leave an offering A child of mercy and grace…
Lucky’s
“Do you want to still go to Applebee’s?” Kris asked. “It’s closer to dinner than lunch now.” I glanced around the orange-themed Advance Auto Parts store for the hundredth time that day. I was bored of my location, but not of my company. We had been walking the aisles looking at random car parts for…
Thoughts on Blogging
I initially started this blog to write and learn about my husband’s interest in racing. I tried to combine this with our venture into gluten-free eating, and ended up realizing I just like to write devotionals that connect Scripture to real life. I tried to throw in some photography and marriage advice along the way,…
Kyle Busch and Kitchen Systems: From Dirty Dish Frustration to Dish Cleaning Love
One of the announcers on FOX suggested a few weeks ago that they could bet money that the winner of the NASCAR race would have a “K” in his name. Keselowski Kevin Harvick Kyle Busch Kurt Busch Kyle Larson Kasey Kahne That’s good odds. These are all good drivers. When I started my Victory Lane…
“Wherever You Are…”
There’s a song by Good Little Giants called “Olly Olly Oxen Free.” Anyone know the phrase? until I heard the song, I hadn’t heard that phrase for when the seeker gets done counting in hide-and-seek. We always used to yell, “Apples, peaches, pumpkin pie; who’s not ready? Holler, “I!” Oh the days of hide and…
My “Pray More; Worry Less” Stone
Stones are useful. We see three stones being selected as David’s weapon when he goes against Goliath (1 Samuel 17:40). At Easter, we remember how the stone that covered Jesus’ temporary tomb was rolled away when He came back to life (Matthew 28:2)! Stones are also used to remember things. After they crossed the river…
An Ocean of Distractions Part III: It’s so shiny!
Getting back to the ocean…The baby sea turtles in Planet Earth II’s “Cities” episode reminded me of how Jesus is the light of the world. We can’t be distracted by any lesser lights or shiny things like the baby sea turtles often and unfortunately are after they are hatched. The turtles have the instinct to travel towards…
An Ocean of Distractions Part II: Can you hear me now?
In addition to the plastic pollution that we humans have put in the oceans, sound pollution also creates problems for creatures of the sea. Underwater, you wouldn’t know the level of sounds with which ocean creatures communicate! It’s pretty cool that fish “talk” to each other about things like food and enemies. In Blue Planet…
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