Important Matters

Not long ago I scribbled down a few thoughts about having unexpectedly landing in a long season of rest. Yet, here I am again longing for slow following a long season of busy. Life is like that with its ebb and flow. Looking back always slows me down long enough to see what I mightContinue reading “Important Matters”

Motherhood & Saint Mary

“…and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed.” Luke 1: 47-48 Parenting isn’t for the faint of heart. I look back with great fondness on the years when my children were young. We homeschooled,Continue reading “Motherhood & Saint Mary”

A Year of Intentional Imperfection

My hubby laughed when I told him I’d been tweaking this piece on perfectionism since January 9. Oh, the irony. I committed myself to a full year of intentional imperfection at the beginning of the year amidst No Resolutions 2021. A paradox coming from a perfectionist pastor’s wife — but, that’s the point.  Idealism, OCDContinue reading “A Year of Intentional Imperfection”

Shadowed by Grace

Grace has shadowed the whole of my life.  Grace sheltered me in my early years and chased me into the latter. Grace has been my most constant companion, a dearest friend. In times of failure, Grace held my hand, and in times of goodness, Grace stood near. Grace has been a garland on my head,Continue reading “Shadowed by Grace”