A given day brings enough to do that potentially quells connection. We connect on a task level, and we are truly grateful for acts of service. In fact, my love language is affirmation and acts of service. If together we check off the list, I feel accomplished and relieved. An item not checked off circles…
Planned for God’s Pleasure
Waiting. Does it feel like you spend most of your time waiting? Waiting in line, for a break-through, for healing, or for a season to pass? One of the most excruciating waits in history was the Saturday between Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday. Many messages and devotionals have been written about this day. We wonder…
Puddles and Deep Waters
I can remember reading in a marriage book about puddles vs. deep waters. I was young in my marriage with little years under my belt. I was talking to the girls in Woman of Worth, Victoria’s group, and Katie and I connected. Katie is now married and in doctoral school. The image still plays out…
How do you view life?
How do you view life? I read this question in my book. The author suggested that if I viewed life as a party then my goal would be to have fun. If I viewed life as a marathon, then my goal would be endurance. Combining this question with my recent audio book on insecurity, I…
Westmoreland State Park
Our third state park! We planned a trip to Westmoreland State Park for spring break, 2019. Here we are enjoying what Virginia has to offer in beauty and fun! We decided on Westmoreland after a state park blog post shared that of all the parks in Virginia this was the place to go for amazing…
Adventure and Romance: Capital Hill D.C.
Parish and I love to get away and enjoy the beauty and culture of another town or city. This year we celebrated 30 years of marriage, and he planned an extended weekend to Capital Hill in D.C. We came here many years ago for an anniversary and stayed in a Bed and Breakfast. The older…
What verb describes love for you?
Love. The greatest of these is love. God is love. Love is a verb. We are all familiar with these Biblical truths that have weaved into the fabric of every day living. As we celebrate 30 years of marriage, we are purposeful in spending time together and remembering. Parish and I realize that our accomplished…
Lake Anna State Park
We enjoyed our time at Lake Anna for the New Year! We’ve decided to visit our Virginia State Parks until all of them have been explored. We decided to book a 3 night stay on the Saturday after Christmas and through the New Year celebration. Surprisingly, the park was fully booked! The best kept secret…
Abundant Time
Today is December 25, 2018. May today bring you abundant time and great joy. Even though we all have the same amount of time today, we will all spend our time differently. How fitting for me to awake to my quiet time with this topic of time. Pretty soon the wrapping paper will be in…
ARRESTED BY GRACE 