When I was growing up, our kitchen seemed like a magical place. I saw my mom making supper every day for our family, and on Saturdays, if we asked really nicely, my dad would make us pancakes for breakfast. I remember having to stand on a chair so that I could reach the counter to…
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One-Hit-Wonder
My husband loves classic country, but I’m not talking about 90’s country gold; I’m talking about 1950’s songs about cattle drives and trapping animals. I hadn’t heard many of those songs before (much to his chagrin), but he put together a playlist, and I’ve come to love those old songs. There’s a particular song by…
The Joy of Being
One of my favourite scenes from the movie The Sound of Music is where Maria sings to the children during a thunderstorm, and to distract them, she counts off some of her favourite things. This particular scene is fun and shows the joy and lightheartedness of Julie Andrew’s character. It’s also an excellent reminder to take note of…
Are You Saul or David?
Recently I’ve been reading through the book of 1 Samuel and couldn’t help but notice how Saul and David mirror each other with their stories but contrast one another with how they react to the Lord moving in their lives. Saul was the first king of Israel, and David was one of the greatest kings…
Life Lessons
The transition period from winter to spring is always one of reflection for me. As I watch the snow melt away and feel the earth start to warm again, I can’t help but look back on what the Lord has been thawing and melting in my own life. Here are just a few of the…
Pulling My Weight
I stepped onto a scale the other week for the first time in five years. As I stood there waiting for the numbers to change from 000.00, I held my breath and reminded myself that the number that appeared did not define my worth. As the numbers grew, I took it in, got off the…
On the Other Side
Sometimes there’s a weight on my chest that prevents me from deeply breathing in the life I’m living. It sits there, reminding me of all the tasks I have yet to complete, the people I need to contact, and the expectations I need to meet to be worthy. It tightens its grip around my heart…
A Psalm for the Dark Days
I've been reading through the book of Psalms for my morning devotionals and noticed a theme throughout the book. No matter how dark or perilous the situation seems for the psalmist, they still find a way to praise God through it all. They might start the psalm off with words of lament or crying out…
Check Yes or No
When my now husband and I were first getting to know each other, I was an anxious wreck. We met through online dating – which I said I would never do because I didn’t want to be talking to a forty-year-old pretending to be in their twenties – and we hit it off right away.…
Eye’s Up
One phrase that I find myself saying a lot when I’m teaching riding lessons is, “Eyes up!” That’s because when you’re riding, you need to be able to see where you’re going so you know that it’s safe for both you and your horse. Looking down at your horse – while a very nice view…
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