Parish and I want to share the specifications for making a manger, whether for any gatherings you may have or for spending time with children and grandchildren. When our children were young, Parish was involved with Noble Warriors, an organization that hosted workshops for dads and their kids to create mangers. This experience was truly…
Thanksgiving 2024
This year, we celebrated with brunch. Parish and I had the opportunity to visit Smithfield over the summer. We stopped by the Smithfield shop and bought two Smithfield Country Hams. They were selling out their inventory because they were not selling as many country hams as they did in the past. I guess folks do…
Reach for His Healing Wings
In the profound finale of Malachi in the Old Testament, we find an echo that reverberates through centuries—the promise of healing and hope embedded in God’s words. Chapter 4 speaks to a time of waiting, 400 years of silence from God, yet it leaves us with a powerful image: the healing in His wings. This…
Reclaiming our lives
The Good Life Project has a podcast to introduce their series on reclaiming our lives from busy and stress. The subsequent podcasts after the manifesto are a worthy listen. “When exactly did it happen? That moment… When did we stop CHOOSING our lives, and begin SURRENDERING to them. Half-living each day as a reaction to…
A King Cobra Moment
I listened to a story about a young man who grew up in Zimbabwe among the trees and animals. His family cared for the animals; on any given day, you could find snakes, spiders, and a monkey inside their home. One afternoon in the pool with his friends at 12 years old, he removed a…
Solitude: A Cocoon
I’m loving this new podcast I found. People are invited to share their stories, and the facilitator will guide you through questions and a closing meditation to consider your response to their stories. Each time I’ve selected a story during my walk time, it has been precisely what I needed to ponder or hear. Uplifting,…
Ohana Hebb 6th Annual Reunion
Place: Lake Anna State Park Dates: September 27-29, 2024 Who was able to attend: Carrie, Kyle, Rowan and Sorelle, Parish, Anna, Valentina, Drake, Louise (Anna’s mom), Victoria, Spencer, Huxley, Spencer Jr., and Adelaide, Linda, John, Kirstin and Kayla, Little Lori, Grandma Lorrie, Jax, Bella, and Levin. (Vivian and her family and Addison had to work.)…
The Power of Listening and Divine Encounters
In moments of quiet reflection, it’s often easy to overlook the subtle ways in which God speaks to us. It’s in these soft whispers of the heart that we find guidance, love, and purpose. My recent experience with a simple letter has profoundly reminded me of this truth and the incredible power of listening. The…
Understanding the Trinity: A Journey into Perfect Love
I’m thrilled to be doing another Bible study called “He’s Where the Joy Is” by Tara-Leigh Cobble with Lori as our teacher. Her ability to lead us through the Word, and her availability to offer online has been a gift. It’s a tough one but so worth it. We are learning about the Trinity–God the…
A Day Wrapped in Song and Story: Sharing Our Love for Music and Imagination
It’s incredible how certain songs or books can anchor us to vivid memories and emotions. Not long ago, I had one of these precious moments that not only took me down memory lane but also allowed me to share a piece of my heart with a new generation. The story begins with a dusty memory…
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