Thoughts & Insights
Progress Matters, Not Perfection
I have a problem with the tree in front of my house. Every year, without fail, it refuses to drop its leaves until December. I don’t want to be raking in December. And if snow shows up, forget it. That is exactly what happened this year. The leaves finally came ...
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God’s Math
The marigolds in front of my mailbox were looking pretty rough by the end of August. I honestly thought they were about finished. But then ...
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Beauty in the Breakdown
“Nothing is going wrong.” That’s what I whispered to myself as I heard the dreaded thud, thud, thud, knowing instantly my tire had popped. I ...
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Not What I Planned
This wasn’t how I wanted this to go. I was crushed. Here I was with my fourth baby and he was full out refusing to ...
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Lesson in the Drain
This morning, my sink delivered an unexpected but powerful message. For months, it’s been on edge—draining more slowly and occasionally making strange gurgling noises. It ...
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Not as It May Appear
A few weeks back, I was on a trip and shared a beach photo with friends and family. The pristine sandy shore, gentle waves, and ...
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A Messy Stable
I’ve enjoyed the practice of reading through Proverbs, and a proverb a day based on the date. Every time I come to Proverbs 14:4, it ...
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