Being Present In This Moment
If there’s anything that I’ve learned living in the United Kingdom for over ten years, it’s that getting outside is an essential priority when the weather is dry and especially, if the heavens are radiant with golden sunshine. This was one of those promising spring days, with the sun brightly shining and crystal blue skies! Our weekend schedule is generally busy with all the family … Continue reading Being Present In This Moment
A Cookie At A Time
One of the things I remember about my mom while I was growing up, was that Christmas and Easter were times to bake cookies for friends and neighbours. I specifically remember a giant Tupperware bowl containing a double batch of my mom’s classic oatmeal chocolate chip cookie dough! The sweet smell of cinnamon, oats, and chocolate filled our kitchen. On this occasion she was using … Continue reading A Cookie At A Time
Surrendering All
I remember being six or seven years old and not fully understanding the depth or meaning of the words, but I knew there was something special about the hymn, I Surrender All Listen here. In its lyrics, there was a sense that we could get to a point of giving all that we have to Jesus and being filled with peace in our hearts, regardless … Continue reading Surrendering All
A Lasting Christmas Hope
Is there anyone else, like me, who still has Christmas decorations up? Yes, I know what you’re thinking, that it’s the 10th of January and really it’s time to put all of the festive ornaments away and take down the Christmas tree! But this past year has been such a challenging one for everyone, that I can’t bear the thought of taking it all down … Continue reading A Lasting Christmas Hope
Temporarily Tangled
The other day, I was trying to find a certain necklace to wear, that my husband had gifted me for a previous birthday present. As I looked through various boxes, I was reminded of why I haven’t worn it in a long while. Its delicate chain had become thoroughly tangled with another necklace and a bracelet. And trying to untwist a mess of jewellery had … Continue reading Temporarily Tangled
Packed Lunch Prayers
Like many mothers out there, I feel like food is always on my brain. There are meals to prepare, groceries to order, and then with school having started up, the packed lunch assembly is in full swing! Charlie and I, at the end of last year, also committed to try incorporating exercise, working out, and eating well into our lifestyle. And in regard to food, … Continue reading Packed Lunch Prayers
These Are The Days
Hearing certain old songs can really stir my heart, especially when I haven’t listened to them for ages. Charlie and I were watching some video clips of the kids from two years ago and goodness, how they have grown! It makes my heart both happy and filled with a bittersweet sadness at the realisation that they are growing so fast. And then comes the further … Continue reading These Are The Days
Whatever Is Of Worth
I was scrolling through my old iPod (I say old iPod, because it’s usually sat in a drawer collecting dust, with the battery very low, and I haven’t updated it since I was living stateside eleven years ago!) and I was listening to songs that I had long forgotten from all those years ago. This third I will put into the fire; I will refine … Continue reading Whatever Is Of Worth
Healing In His Wings
This week my daughter, Anna, wanted to draw a butterfly but was struggling to do a detailed drawing without looking at an image. That’s when I was reminded of the magnet on our fridge of the beautiful monarch butterfly. These delicate, orange and black beauties are some of the most lovely, little creatures and I remember being a girl myself, fascinated by seeing the clusters … Continue reading Healing In His Wings
Creation Testifies
The kids and I were on our first nature walk for a long while this week. It was wonderful to be walking in the sunshine underneath the trees. As I absorbed the beautiful trees and plants, it made me reflect on how all the time at home has made me stop and appreciate the small things more. Seeing individual flowers starting to blossom in our … Continue reading Creation Testifies
