Life is hard. Rocks are hard. Art is hard. I am not an artist. Give me ink; I’ll write you a poem. There will be no illustrations. Promise. I love art. I love the element of capturing a moment and expressing something true with colors, shapes, and textures. I just can’t do it. I need… Continue reading Painting Words
Life can feel like stone. Circumstances can feel unchangeable. No matter how we long for things to be different, sometimes they refuse. In our attempts to stand firm against these stones, life can break us down and erode us over time like the Great Lakes shoreline. But maybe the very thing that breaks us down… Continue reading The Other Side of the Stone
Stones can be problematic. It's no secret. Here are just a few examples of how stones can cause trouble: Toe stubbing Tripping Landscaping issues Scrapes if you fall on them/break skin Hard to garden – plants have to work around them for nutrients and growth Easily mistaken for potatoes in a mound of dirt Get… Continue reading Impossible Stones
“Do you have any big plans for Thanksgiving, girls?” My sister and I shared a glance and then answered our pastor in unison. “We’re going to make turkey cookies!” “Turkey cookies?” He asked as we ran from the narthex, bursting into giggles. We thought it was funny as children. Every Thanksgiving, we would brag how… Continue reading Turkey Cookies
I had planned to share with you this week about the results we’ve seen from the recent God’s Faithfulness in Death series, but I’ve felt a pause in my heart. Maybe there’s more. Maybe I’m not ready. I’m not sure. But this morning, I’m rejoicing in the pause. The pause allowed Hubby, Little Lady, and… Continue reading From Yuckples to Delights: Finding Joy
