Walking in a Newness of Life

This has been quite the difficult post to write. The organization, the building of the background knowledge, the overall composure -it is just not coming together. In my mind I think this should not be so hard. But then it does not take long for me to remember just how much there is to tell. There is…

Marriage Moments: When Love Disappoints

Here we are, fresh into a month that is intent on celebrating love. I go to the grocery store and I am thrown into a sea of red, pink and white. I go to the pharmacy to grab a prescription for my double-ear-infection child and I am surrounded by heart-shaped balloons and romanticized candy. You can't hide…

Learning to Love Mornings

There is not a time in my life where I can recall loving mornings. I have, at times, loved the idea of loving mornings but I have never actually arrived at the place where mornings and love coexisted. I am definitely more of a night owl -  that is when I can accomplish the most. However, I…