Happy November, everybody! I cannot believe how quickly this year has passed. The past several months have been nothing but a blur, but God has been faithful and good throughout. I didn't participate in Write 31 Days this year so I am planning on posting every day this month. Some days, my posts may be nothing more than a scripture about giving thanks; other days, ...
Cookie Monster Poke Cake & a Cookbook Review
It's Halloween this week, and I've got a frightfully good recipe for you today! I received a review copy of The Poke Cake Cookbook by Jamie Sherman, and while there are so many delicious-looking recipes I'd love to try (75 to be exact), I let my kids decide which one to bake first. Their answer was no surprise. They chose the perfect cake for October (or ...
Encouraging Word Wednesday: Praying for Peace
As we were driving through the Kenyan countryside a few weeks ago, one of the young women traveling with us asked how old I was when I first came to Kenya. I thought for a moment and said, "I turned 22 in Kenya." She said, "So, you were my age." Oh. In that instant I felt two things: old and in awe. I honestly didn't realize how young I was when I set off to ...
Craving Connection – Why Instagram is never all you need
I've been home from Kenya for about 2 weeks, and I want so much to share with all of you the things I saw and the stories I heard, the people with whom we fellowshipped and the places we went. But it's hard to do because....where on earth do I begin? And what exactly should I share? You see, I have a constant struggle with sharing photos and stories from ...