Creative leftovers means they aren’t really ‘leftovers’ (updated)

There seems to be a negative connotation to the idea of leftovers. It’s not fresh food. It’s the food no one wanted when it was newly cooked. Leftovers are not as pretty as the dish when it’s first made, but my experience is that a lot of food tastes better the next day. This is … Read More

Seasons of renewal

I feel like in recent weeks I’m going through a “life season” of rest, of restoration. Of allowing myself to do what makes me feel most complete professionally. Of exploration. A season of renewal. I love the feeling, although it is unsettling. But along with the feelings of uncertainty and stress, come feelings of hope. … Read More

Four years of blessings

Four years ago today, this picture was taken: September 21, 2008 John and I said “I do.” We entered into a covenant marriage in front of about 60-70 family and friends. We had met on MySpace 18 months before and knew almost immediately that God had brought us something special in each other. A lot … Read More