I have a confession to make, and as a graduate of a liberal arts university (with a minor in religion… Read more Word of the year 2016
Tag: Scripture
Word of the year 2015
“Blessings fill your life.” I have ruminated on this statement—which I perceive to be a truth given to me by… Read more Word of the year 2015
No fireworks
On the most memorable Independence Day of my life, there were no fireworks. Well, that’s not entirely true. I remember… Read more No fireworks
Channeling Ginger Rogers
I’ve read the Christmas story in the book of Matthew at least a dozen times—too many times, maybe. I mumble… Read more Channeling Ginger Rogers
Benign
“Will you make me some flan?” I scribbled this barely legible note with my left hand while nursing my daughter… Read more Benign
Crying over spilt coffee
After performing crib gymnastics and break dancing for half an hour, Maggie finally crashed and began her brief nap. I… Read more Crying over spilt coffee
How do you know me?
About a year ago, I decided to create a second blog, Your Daily Dose of Gratitude. I’d already been writing… Read more How do you know me?
2013 word of the year
In 2011, I was inspired by my friend Denise Felton to select a word of the year. In 2011, my… Read more 2013 word of the year
Setting down the bucket
Life is incredibly short. I was reminded of this yesterday when my husband learned that a friend of his from… Read more Setting down the bucket
Rise and shine
As a high school student, I set my alarm clock for 15 minutes prior to school starting–not 15 minutes prior… Read more Rise and shine
