It's almost Father's Day. Chad's been a father four years now, but I can't remember a single thing I've done on a father's day to celebrate him. Which is sad. Considering every Mother's Day we do something entirely female and my choice, like shopping and Starbucks and breakfast places that smell like lattes and cinnamon. But, I am making it a point this year to celebrate my man. From Glory to Glory: Preparing My Heart for Father's Day As I've been preparing for it, I was reminded of a slogan my favorite pastor uses, where he encourages his church to create a "culture of honor". When I think about how I want our family to be, I want us to have a culture of honor. I don't want to be in a race with my husband to see who deserves the most self-time, pampering, rest-time. I want to be in a race to out-serve, out-love, out-affirm him. We are currently at a place in our lives where many of our friends are just now getting married, and I have been finding that newly wed's perspectives are … [Read more...]
Dragonfly Covenant
Dragonflies are near and dear to my heart. We are lucky to live in the country on a piece of property that breeds dragonflies each year. Our home is nestled between two neighboring ponds and is surrounded on the outskirts by swampy terrain; a perfect environment for these beautiful insects. Each year in late summer there are a few days when thousands of these delicate creations swarm the sky around us. I eagerly anticipate this time of year because it feels like an outpouring of God’s love upon me. These unique insects have profound personal and spiritual meaning to me. In my experience, dragonflies appear around me at times of joy in my life; times when I can feel God affirming His love for me or reminding me of my blessings. Sometimes I will be walking in nature with family or friends and one will fly by; a reminder that I'm surrounded by those I love. Other times I will be sitting on my deck deep in prayer or journaling and a dragonfly will land on my chair; an affirmation that … [Read more...]
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