https://youtu.be/HMtdRsXr5Z8 I had the privilege of chatting with Chelsi Bennett this week on her podcast and YouTube program, "Chats with Chelsi." She invited me to share my story as a widow, a mama of 3 girls, an avid runner, and now a wife to Shawn. Chelsi asked me some deep questions. I loved how she pushed me to think about God's ... [Keep Reading...]
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Walk, Run, Soar: Finding my second wind
After my husband Ericlee died from cancer in 2014, I wasn’t sure if I could ever run again. He was my coach, my running partner, and my biggest cheerleader for almost a dozen years. He trained me for my first half marathon and first marathon. He logged hundreds of miles pushing our daughters in the jogging stroller and pushing me to personal ... [Keep Reading...]
What Esther teaches us about standing up to racism
This past week a memorial service was held for George Floyd, a 46-year-old image bearer of God, who died after a police officer put a knee to his neck for almost nine minutes while he was handcuffed face down. Friends and neighbors affirmed that “Big Floyd” was a man of God with a heart of mercy for the most vulnerable. Floyd’s death has quickly ... [Keep Reading...]
Building a new nest: New practices born out of pandemic
Angled light makes it way quietly across the hardwood floors in my bedroom. I am still heavy with sleep when I hear the fluttering of wings and the low cooing of a Mourning dove building a nest on my balcony. We sleep with the windows open. Cool air sashays in, gently beckoning me to arise, to enjoy just a few minutes of quiet, before my kids ... [Keep Reading...]
Chai Cheesecake: Add a little spice to your celebration
I'm a chai lover. If you haven't had chai, it's a tea using Indian-inspired spices. The word chai literally means tea. This tea feels very fall to me - full of cinnamon, cardamom and ginger. Everyone mixes their chai a little differently. Chai lattes are very popular and often make the drink list at local coffee shops. My daughters and I have been ... [Keep Reading...]
Grilled Italian Chicken with Balsamic-strawberry Salsa
With so many of us sheltering at home and the weather heating up, it's the perfect time to try some new recipes for the grill. I created this Italian Chicken with Balsamic-strawberry salsa several years ago, and it's become a family favorite. We like to serve it up with pesto pasta or rice. One of the my favorite parts of this recipe is that it's ... [Keep Reading...]
