Back in January, my husband and I took a trip to San Francisco to celebrate our 4th wedding anniversary. At the time, we didn’t know a global pandemic would follow just a few months later and this would be our last time enjoying the City by the Bay with such freedom. We are runners so our favorite way to explore is by checking out local trails. ... [Keep Reading...]
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When my roses are preaching about healing from trauma
I’m not very good at keeping plants alive. I forget to water them. I leave them in the sun, and sometimes they become parched. I even have a penchant for killing succulents. That said, I love flowers. Watching them grow and bloom makes my heart swell. In this time of COVID-19 and sheltering at home for months, I’ve been longing to see more ... [Keep Reading...]
Chats with Chelsi: Talking about widowhood and motherhood
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 faithfulness in my story! ... [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...]
