My little girl started school a couple weeks ago. Everything was picture perfect: her blonde curls bouncing as she skipped toward the building, the too-big backpack on her tiny body, her little thumbs up on the way into the building. My social butterfly preparing to take flight. It is in these … [Read more...] about Trust Between Ashes & Joy
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Our Daily Cup
My sister-in-law gave me a YETI brand name travel mug because she knew I couldn’t go a day without coffee. When I wake up, I sip coffee from it and drink deep from my Bible—two stimulants that keep me going and my energy high. I’m spending a lot of time lately with my Bible and my YETI mug. … [Read more...] about Our Daily Cup
Straight Paths
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. - Proverbs 3:5-6 (NASB) A few days ago I quit my job. My full-time job. My job that helped bring money into the house. My job … [Read more...] about Straight Paths
Waiting Patiently
I am not naturally a patient person. I’m a fast walker, a quick reader. It’s hard for me to take things slow. This is not always to my advantage, so I’m trying to find ways to practice patience. To see the benefit in sometimes taking the long route rather than the shortcut. I made chocolate … [Read more...] about Waiting Patiently
Trust Him
Recently a friend and I were at a park watching our girls play together, ever so lovely. Suddenly a washroom visit was needed, and quite urgently. We were literally ten feet from a washroom, the only problem was a big locked metal fence. As we were chatting about our game plan, not sure that making … [Read more...] about Trust Him
Change
Fall is one of my favourite times of year. I love the beautiful vibrant coloured leaves and crisp autumn air, but as quickly it has come it is showing signs of departure. The leaves are fading and falling and the days are becoming shorter. This reminds me of the seasons of our lives and how quickly … [Read more...] about Change
