Cookies and Christ
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A Woman Carrying Vessels and the Weight of Past Mistakes
Lean Into Curiosity – Part 2 It began with leaning into curiosity for truth. What was she supposed to learn of Christ that would aid her on her journey?What did it mean to become a woman of faith?What encompasses Christ’s invitation to “Come unto me”?… Continue Reading “A Woman Carrying Vessels and the Weight of Past Mistakes”
A Story Re-Told: The Pivotal Decision
Lean Into Curiosity – Part 1 I was recently challenged to think about –“What decision has most shaped your life?” When I heard this question, My mind immediately returned to the scene as it played out again.I was seventeen.I had stopped at the concrete basketball… Continue Reading “A Story Re-Told: The Pivotal Decision”
The Perfect Place to Begin
Right where you are is the perfect place to begin. And yes – we are talking about Cookies and Christ. Mistakes will be made.Even with the best of intentions, we all fall short–Be it in action, speech, progressing in spirituality, or experimenting in the… Continue Reading “The Perfect Place to Begin”
My Choice To Stay and Play…
One winter as a small child in southwest Iowa, I lingered after school for a few minutes to play in one of the season’s first big snowfalls. I only had knitted mittens to protect my tiny fingers. Before long– I was cold and wet and headed… Continue Reading “My Choice To Stay and Play…”
It’s time!
It’s time to clean up some recipes. Certain ingredients that I’ve used in the past are becoming more obsolete or difficult to find. You’ll see some changes here- beginning soon. If you’ve got a favorite recipe as is- get it copied before I wreak… Continue Reading “It’s time!”
He Is Mine- I Am His
A year ago I uncomfortably lay in a hospital bed. A slew of tests had been ordered and I was awaiting my results while receiving an IV. I was sick- very sick. I understood completely what it felt like to know that death would be… Continue Reading “He Is Mine- I Am His”
God Had Silenced Me
A couple of years ago I lost my voice— three times within a year. The worst stretch lasted almost four weeks. I didn’t have a sore throat or a seemingly accompanying virus. I joked around in a whisper that God had silenced me and I was trying… Continue Reading “God Had Silenced Me”
Who is Erika Kirk?
I don’t know Erika Kirk. I’ve never met her. I’ve come to know of her in the past few months as I’ve watched videos and clips of what she stands for. I don’t know Erika Kirk —But I stand with her. In the emergence of… Continue Reading “Who is Erika Kirk?”
I Am Enough
During my six-hour drive home and the weeks that followed, I felt compelled (by God) to contemplate strength….Where it comes from-How to acquire it- How I feel about my own– As I thought about how I first began to identify the importance of inner strength–A… Continue Reading “I Am Enough”
Leaving Behind My Son and His Warrior Wife
Our time in the Las Vegas area had come to an end. The mix of emotions felt big. My SUV was packed and I was preparing to head out on my six-hour drive north. Seeing the grandkids again gave me energy to get packed, but my heart… Continue Reading “Leaving Behind My Son and His Warrior Wife”
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