obedience
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we belong to you and me
Over the weekend I was loading up several large bags of clothes to take to Goodwill and came to a stack of picture frames in our hall closet. One thing I am learning is that photographs pressed to glass don’t fair so well in hot moving trucks. I’ve stored several frames that had some snapshots… Continue reading
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the state of our garden
It’s true that there are countless connections and applications that can be made between our spiritual lives and the theme of growth, nurture, food, nourishment and life. That’s why I’m documenting here the successes, failures and most importantly, the progress of our gardening endeavor this spring. We are no strangers to gardening. We had one every… Continue reading
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confessions of a pastor’s wife
I am a big fan of Sundays, of church-going, of Sabbath-keeping and of the fellowship of the saints. In fact, I could probably count on my fingers and toes the times I have ever missed church. I grew up going every week because my parents were faithful laypersons who served in Sunday school, church… Continue reading
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sharing our stories
“It’s a living book, this life: it folds out in a million settings, cast with a billion beautiful characters…” “And so my prayer is that your story will have involved some leaving and some coming home, some summer and some winter, some roses blooming out like children in a play. My hope is your story… Continue reading
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failure to thrive
I have a plant that is stressing me out. One of my goals for this year was to grow some stuff. We are working toward a family garden all the way from seed to plate. In addition to that, I want to learn the art of keeping a few houseplants alive. I know this is… Continue reading
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big things happen one day at a time
My youngest daughter, who is seven, has a goal. For over a year now, she has had a good grasp on the technique, strength-required and fun that can be found in doing a cartwheel. Her new goal: do a one-handed cartwheel. She hasn’t just made a passing statement that she wants to learn a one-handed… Continue reading
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christmas bonus
Out in the traditional work force it is a common practice for employers to give out Christmas bonuses for a successful year or appreciation of hard work. During my “professional” years as a teacher, most of the bonuses I received were not of monetary value. I might get a nice thank you card, mug full… Continue reading
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you never outgrow what you love
It’s no secret that I don’t always make my kids get dressed and start their school work first thing in the morning. In fact, I prefer to allow them the space and time to sleep in is late as their growing bodies need and then let them ease into their morning by playing something that… Continue reading
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what’s cooking in 2015?
I don’t know about you, but I love December. There’s a host of reasons; Advent, the anticipation of Christmas, spending time with family, using my Christmas dishes and giving gifts top my list. Also. Target has already started putting out their Twenty-Fifteen planners and calendars. It takes every ounce of restraint and self-control I have… Continue reading
elizabeth Claire Wood 