Between Two Camps

When I first started writing in public places, I set my heart on writing from real places about real things, real emotions, real life, hoping to focus on the blessings and finding joy in life. Lately, I’ve been accused of airing dirty laundry, of speaking before thinking and being to critical, just to name a […]

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New Things

Isaiah 43:19 – Behold I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. New things. For me, new means change. Sometimes “new” is welcome. Like the new blooms after a long winter. Other times […]

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5 Things Every Husband Needs

In conversations with other wives the conversation often turns into “husband bashing” sessions. As Christians, I think this is extremely contrary to what God wishes us to do. Now don’t get me wrong. My husband and I are so very far from perfect! And we have a history. About a decade into our now nearing 22 year […]

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Choosing Joy Over Fear

I’ve been pondering a lot of things as I sit thinking about the year that is leaving and the year that is to come.  It’s been a not so fun year with all my crazy health issues that lasted through out most of 18 months. My last living grandfather went to heaven this year.  Some […]

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Best Ever Scones

Year ago I worked at a wonderful little tea room where the owner made the most delectable ever scones. Since the place closed, the recipes also are seemingly forever lost.  So, I went on a quest to find THE perfect recipe. In my mind, I remember my dear amazing chef friend telling me that the […]

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Discounted Miracles

We as Mennonites are real big into discounts.  The cheaper the better.  There’s nothing inherently wrong with that…I do think how ever, that we do a tremendous disservice to the name of Christ when we “discount” the miracles He does in our lives.Like the most recent “big miracle” in my personal life…Don’t get me wrong. […]

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