Massaging the Kale
I didn’t believe it. People actually massage their kale. Apparently, this makes for the most delicious salad. I look it up. It’s true. We’re all supposed to massage the kale. For five minutes, simply squish the kale around with your hands. This breaks apart all of the tough fibers and makes the kale so tender […]
This Time Next Year
In Genesis 18, the Lord appears to Abraham to tell him something impossible. We read this: The Lord said, “I will surely return to you about this time next year, and Sarah your wife will have a son.” Sarah, of course, laughs to herself; she knows this is impossible. But the Lord insists: “Is anything […]
Cooling Off
It’s unusually hot for Pennsylvania. Thankfully, we now have air conditioning, so I’m not packing frozen water bottles around my body in bed. Thank the Lord for air conditioning! I remember the many years without it and the number of fans and various contraptions we used to cool ourselves down. I don’t love the heat. […]
A Fun Opportunity: Join the Launch Team of Sent
It’s time! I invite you to join the Launch Team to spread the word about Sent! This is my latest book–on a new favorite verb–that I co-wrote with my husband! You’ll receive a free book and enjoy some private Facebook events till the official Aug 4 release! Open to the first 150 registrants. Registration closes […]
Spaghetti Squash Baked Ziti Boats
We’re so excited about a new family recipe. It involves cutting open two spaghetti squash, taking out the seeds, and roasting them for about an hour in 400 degree oven. This will obviously warm your kitchen on winter days, too, so keep this in mind for later! Each family member puts their cooked half on […]
Altar Activity
I’m reading Genesis and the account of the flood. It strikes me that Noah and his family lived inside this ark for months and months. I think about all this time living inside in the COVID-19 world with my own family and animals. The passage hits differently; I’m resonating with this story in a fresh […]
My Favorite Thing in the Garden
Public Speaking From Home
I’m enjoying my public speaking schedule! It’s all from home–right at my kitchen table. I’ve joined groups of women reading my books; I’ve joined various Cru groups; I’ve spoken for our Grad Summer Mission; and I’ve recorded videos for various venues. I’ve learned the importance of having expert help. I’m so thankful for my videographer. […]
The Life-Changing Verbs in Genesis 1
I’m starting over with my chronological reading plan, so I thought I’d share any special insights this time around. When I began Genesis 1 yesterday, I didn’t have high expectations that the Holy Spirit could teach me something new and astonishing. How much more could I learn? I was wrong. I was so wrong! In […]
All the Little Rituals
I’ve noticed how routine I’ve become. But I’ve also noticed how peaceful and content my heart feels each day. I wake up to the same tasks of watering the garden, allowing Louie the cat to patrol the garden, drinking the amaretto coffee my husband brews each morning, and harvesting berries. Next, I empty the dishwasher. […]