I grew up in Chicago where winters were punctuated by blustery winds, snow drifts, and icy roads. I remember having to put on all the layers to bundle up before school and the strange sensation of my nose hairs freezing when I stepped outside our front door in the morning. After college, I moved to Central California to chase a career as a ... [Keep Reading...]
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Traveling the world from the comfort of home: Can you sushi roll?
This week our family is traveling the world from the comfort of home. We are sharing stories, recipes, and resources in case you would like to join us and explore a country and culture along with us. The goal is simply to make memories and explore the world through food, books, music, and movies. You have freedom to make this experience your ... [Keep Reading...]
Traveling the World from the Comfort of Home: An English Tea party, if you please!
My sister used to be a flight attendant and lived in Staines, London - just one Tube stop from the Heathrow airport. She still talks about the delectable desserts and tea. Think: cream puffs, “biscuits,” scones and all the clotted cream your arteries could handle. Yes, please! England is part of the United Kingdom and shares borders with Wales ... [Keep Reading...]
Traveling the world from the comfort of home: Paella party in Spain
We were created to taste God’s glory. We experience Him in all kinds of ways, but I’ve come to believe that God’s glory comes alive most vividly through food, culture, and music. King David reminds us in Psalm 34:8 that we are to “Taste and see that the LORD is good.” This Psalm illuminates that we can experience God and His goodness with all ... [Keep Reading...]
Under His wings: Love has come!
*The following is the final installment of the Under His Wings Advent experience. Every year I put together an audio + written devotional for the four Sundays of Advent. The theme for this week is “Celebrating." Listen to the audio version here. Print out the transcript here. The other day I went for a walk with a new widow friend of mine. ... [Keep Reading...]
Choosing redemption on the road to Bethlehem
I still remember sitting at that outdoor café table across from my mama as a newly-minted widow. In those days, it was hard for us to find time away from my three young daughters to process together. We savored our sandwiches on freshly-baked bread and sipped cappuccino on that fall day. Our conversation wandered to the book of Ruth, which we were ... [Keep Reading...]
