Wow, has it really been over two months since I last posted? It isn't a bad thing, I guess, as these weeks have flown by and included a road-trip family vacation down south, various summer church activities, and the like (i.e. I don't really remember much of what fills my days). Something I have been mulling over these …
Because of this man…
Because of this man... I love to sing. We can still locate dad in public places sometimes by following the sound of singing, especially in echo-y places. We have hours and hours of precious family videos at home. Dad lived our family vacations through a viewfinder of a bulky camcorder for years. He's probably in …
To My Friends Who Are The First Christians In Their Families
But the steadfast love of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear him, and his righteousness to children's children, to those who keep his covenant and remember to do his commandments. Psalm 103:17-18 This is the crowning privilege that God gives to his faithful: though their lives are short and appear …
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Staying Christian Post-College: A Word to Graduating Seniors
A week ago, our family went to visit our alma mater with the girls. It was good to see our friends the Colvins & Wens, catch up and see how God is leading them in their lives. Jeff flew a kite on campus with our daughter, and it was crazy thinking that not too long ago, we were among the …
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Not Individual Introspection Or Empty Ritual: How I Came To Love Participating in the Lord’s Supper (Holy Communion) At Church
I love celebrating the Lord's Supper at our church. It wasn't always like this, but I look forward to holy communion as one of the highlights of our worship services every month. As a mom with young children, I try to catch as much of our Sunday worship service as possible, but I normally head out to the nursery with …
Keeping Heart 