We just enjoyed a lovely Mother’s Day here at our house, so it might seem a bit odd for me to be posting about Father’s Day already. But somehow, I feel like the weeks between these two spring holidays seem to pass in double-time. I... Continue reading
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In these days of hurry and rush, I’ve heard many a news report reminding people to make family dinner a priority. The benefits are many: Shared meals let us connect with our kids, share what’s going on in our lives, and appreciate each other’s company.... Continue reading
Spring has finally made her long-awaited appearance on the calendar! After an exhausting and snowy winter, it’s a delight to see the cheery faces of spring bulbs finally starting to blossom. Stashing the snow pants and boots away in storage marks one of my happiest... Continue reading
I’m noticing the return of birdsong to our neighborhood today—marveling at the daffodils pushing their way from the ground after winter’s harsh bite. I’m a middle-aged woman, but I feel my little girl self rising inside: I dance around in morning sunshine and stomp my... Continue reading
(Scroll to blue button near end of post for free download.) I struggle out of bed every morning in frustrated denial that a new day has already begun. I mumble to myself as I put on my slippers and head downstairs, rubbing the sleep out... Continue reading
We were hit with a blast of cold, arctic weather a few weeks ago, along with a hefty dousing of lake-effect snow that made the roads nearly impassable (You know it’s bad when you hear them talking about police cars sliding into freeway accidents!) With the... Continue reading
A sweet bouquet of orange and pink blossoms graces my dinner table today. My daughter received the cheery flowers after a ballet performance this weekend and decided to share their splendor with the whole family Now, each time I glance toward my kitchen, I’m struck... Continue reading
Do you ever look at your calendar and marvel at the order and symmetry of all those neat little boxes, lined up in precise rows of seven? If your life is anything like mine, your days could be better represented by messy ink blots... Continue reading
I’ve been busy crafting in the kitchen again this week. With Mother Nature getting a bit cranky this time of year, I avoid her bitter blasts of cold by huddling in my kitchen with craft projects as much as I can! This week’s project was... Continue reading
Today I’m sitting in a cozy home as snowflakes swirl around outside my window. My coffee cup is full. My feet are tucked into a warm pair of slippers. And I have the joy and privilege of living out my calling to write and encourage... Continue reading
Meet Amy
Are you looking for a place where it’s okay to admit you don’t have it all together? Where you can take in a big, deep breath of Jesus and find grace to get you through the day? I hope you’ll find that here–and leave with a little more inspiration and courage to be all God created you to be!
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