Top Ten {things I’ve been loving lately} 1} Naturally More Peanut Butter. it’s seriously the best peanut butter ever. It’s much lower in calories and fat calories, higher in protein, lower in sugar, and straight up delicious. 2} Fresh, fragrant peaches. 3} Grilled sandwiches. As in, sandwiches cooked on the grill. I’m addicted to their crispness […]
The One with a Female Quandary
Is it just me or is difficult to be a woman and still effectively show the love of Christ to all people? (And by “all” I mean “men.”) I love to love. I am a people person (with introverted needs…but that’s another story for another time). Relationships are kind of my forte–where I excel. It’s […]
The One with the 9 Hour Trip to Family Camp
I am so thankful that in the midst of a wonderfully hectic summer (can I get an “amen”?!), Kevin and I had the opportunity to head to Somerset Beach Campground. This camp has been our home-away-from-home for many years now (8 for me, 25+ for Kevin!). You know those places in your life that act […]
The One with the 10 Week Whirlwind
Wondering where I’ve been this summer? Me too. It’s been a busy one, but I’m hoping it’s going to… ….nope. Not even gonna say it. I don’t want to jinx myself. ;) It all started in May. the 17th-19th, we were in Michigan for my brother-in-law’s high school graduation party. the 24th-26th, Kevin and […]
The One with VBS Songs
Some people say I look like my mom. I think that’s pretty true. But I also know I followed in my mom’s footsteps in more ways than just her looks. One particular path I she led me down was children’s ministry song leading. I can remember summer after summer of Vacation Bible School as my […]
The One with a Weakness, Revealed
Even a pastor and his wife have their moments of weakness, right? (oh please tell me I’m right.) Sometimes… we get lost on trips and tension runs high. we think I’ve lost my iPod and I start freaking out. we bicker. we disagree on the right course of action or discipline. we treat other with […]
The One with the SPU Photos
After a late night youth group bonfire party on June 24th, we met bright and early (or not really bright at all) in the church parking lot on Monday at 4:45am. Four Bible Quizzers (ages 12, 15, 17, and 18) and five adults (ages shall remain confidential. lol), headed to the Buffalo airport with loads […]
The One with Seattle (hang on.)
note: If you’d like to see more about this trip make sure you check out the more recent post (and all its pictures HERE. The last week has been filled with Rook, snowball fights, splashing in the Pacific Ocean, quoting Hebrews, eating tofu, riding public transportation, sleeping in random hotels, getting to share said hotel […]
Mango Tomato Salsa Recipe
I had discovered the beauty of mango and spice in the Strawberry Mango Salsa from the first of the month, so I thought I’d try a different combination. This salsa, is more similar to your traditional tomato pico de gallo with the added sweetness and smooth texture of mango. It’s delicious AND (seriously) nutritious! Can’t […]
Chunky Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe (aka “Just Eat Them Cookies”)
While these cookies are quite similar to these Cowboy Cookies or these Crunchy Cowboy Oatmeal Cookies, they are uniquely buttery and delightfully chewy. I made half a batch of these cookies for our small gathering of teens at our weekly book club, and the entire plate was devoured by the end the of the hour. […]