Looking back at 2017
I’ve not always enjoyed having a birthday that was so close to Christmas. Hint: most of the time we were out of school for my birthday which usually would be great, but that’s how I saw people and got anything … Continued
Smiths at the Rapids
Welcome to 2018. A few days ago I had the privilege of taking some family photos for some friends who were in town. The wife/mom/aunt is from here and I know them from Durham. Its fun when people come visit! … Continued
Books Read in 2017
Well, this may be the first year that I’ve ever set a book reading goal - and surpassed it! So, next year I’ve upped the number by just saying “I want to beat this year”. I’ve got some reading goals … Continued
December Picture Books
I have really fallen in love with reading to my boys. It is a sweet time on the couch or on their bed. We read chapter books or picture books. But, I also let them pick out many of their … Continued
Imperfect Justice
I heard recently that if we are believers we have to think about and do something about injustice in the world, because our God is a God of justice. This world will never be perfect in justice - for that … Continued
Seeds of Hope
I’ve read a lot of fiction this year. And mostly, I’m a non-fiction/biography person. But this year has taken up a lot of mind space and heart space, so when the heart work is heavy, I want to get lost … Continued
Googling Church
As I sit in a cozy local coffee shop in the heart of Augusta, having moved here almost 5 months ago, I think about all the times we’ve moved. Since we’ve been married, 6+ years, we’ve moved quite a bit. … Continued
The King’s Locket
I’m always eager to get good books in my boys’ hands. And for boys, I can’t anticipate that they will love Anne of Green Gables and Little Women. Though they might. And I will read those books to them (or … Continued
A Few of My Favorite Things for Creatives
I’m definitely a creative person - in lots of areas. So, just in time for Christmas, I wanted to share some things on my list for these different areas of creativity! Enjoy, and I’d love to hear what’s on your … Continued
Sacred Ordinary Days
My story with church began before I was born. Yup, I’m one of those. Lifers. I went to the same church until high school. Then I went to another church for those years. Then in college I went to one … Continued