Today I have the honor of guest posting over at one of my favorite blog communities–(in)courage. Won’t you visit me there? —- As I opened my favorite devotional (Jesus Calling by Sarah Young), I read these words that went straight to my heart: “Be willing to follow wherever I lead. Follow Me wholeheartedly, with glad […]
Taco Layer Dip {low fat}
It was Super Bowl Sunday. It was also just hours after saying good to the last student after a weekend of leading a trip of 27 to a youth conference. We were tired. We wanted rest and relaxation. And we wanted a private party chock full of delicious Super Bowl snacks. While Kevin cooked up […]
The One with the Mr. and Mrs.
We love to be together, him and me. No pretenses, no plans, the whole day free. Sometimes we talk. Sometimes we dream. Sometimes we argue a bit. But it’s always the best, even put to the test, when it’s just my husband and me. —- I have always said I’d rather be with the one […]
Monte Cristo Sandwiches
With a new package of delicious black forest ham alongside the swiss cheese in my fridge, I had the brilliant idea to make Monte Cristo sandwich for a different take on dinner. It was a good idea, let me tell you. Traditionally, the Monte Cristo is a ham and swiss sandwich dipped in egg batter and fried. […]
The One with the Ache and the Glory
My heart is utterly broken for the loss that our friends’ families have been experiencing since last weekend’s surprise snow storm. Upon our arrival from our Dare2Share teen conference, we received word that a former SBC co-worker’s new bride had been killed in a snowy car accident. Just moments after hearing that devastating news, we […]
Fresh Guacamole
First of all, I must apologize for the poor appearance of this guacamole. I misread the directions and mashed all of the ingredients together at the same time–resulting in smushed tomatoes throughout the beautiful green avocado (aka–not pretty.) Besides the slight discoloration of this dip, the flavor is OUT OF THIS WORLD. I love the fresh ingredients, […]
The One with the Dare to Share
For the third year in a row, we took our students to an awesome youth conference run by Dare2Share Ministries. This year, the theme was UnTour. Through worship, step by step training in sharing the Gospel, soul-searching dramas, real-time challenges, hilarious skits and riveting speakers, students (and adults) are given the encouragement, the tools, and […]
Cake Balls Basic Recipe
I have been hearing and reading about cake balls for quite some time now. Bakerella has made it her life’s work to create beautiful cake pop designs out of these little dessert balls. (Please check out her work.) This past week I borrowed Bakerella’s new Cake Pops from the library, and I knew I had to give […]
The One with in Face of Life (and Death)
What am I striving for? Why do I rush into the day, so eager to jump into the predictable routine? Exercise. Breakfast. Shower. Tea and email. To Do Lists. Groceries. Meal Planning. Sitting. Talking. Cleaning. Sleeping. And why do I run from hardship, pain? From the illnesses, the loss, the arguments, the cancer? These are […]
On Delegating to Community
Today, Jesus said to me, “Obedience to Me doesn’t always mean doing everything yourself. Nowhere in Scripture is it commanded (or even indicated) that you are to “go into all the world…and you must go it alone.” Where did you get this notion that the work you do is only able to be done by […]