Category: Random Thoughts
A catch-all space for the musings, memories, and moments that don’t fit anywhere else. Sometimes deep, sometimes silly — always honest. Come here for unfiltered glimpses of my life as it is now.
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My dad passed away in the early hours of July 16. In the stillness that followed, I was given sacred space to grieve, pray, remember, and say goodbye. This is a tribute to him — to his life, his love, and the gift of being his daughter.
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As I sit and look back over this past week, I can’t help but feel a sense of balance. While there were moments of challenge, there were also bursts of joy and connection that really stood out. It feels like a week where I navigated both highs and lows, finding meaning in both. Challenges This…
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I’m sure I’m not the only one who felt like February just flew by; still, I am very excited for the signs of spring that I am seeing all around. In March I’ll be setting up my hummingbird station and anxiously awaiting their return while also preparing the property for new growth. February was kind…
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Verse of the Day “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world” John 16:33 Read or listen to today’s devotional from Our Daily Bread titled: Escape Or Peace?. Reflection The word escape often makes…
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Verse of the Day “As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.” Psalm 103:12 Read or listen to today’s devotional from Our Daily Bread titled: Etch A Sketch Forgiveness. Reflection God’s judgement is absolute. No one can live up to His judgement, save the Son,…
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Verse of the Day “The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love.” Psalm 145:8 Read or listen to today’s devotional from Our Daily Bread titled: When Love Never Ends. Reflection The first step in being able to make & prioritize time for others, is to make time for the Lord.…
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Verse of the Day “[Wisdom] is a tree of life to those who take hold of her; those who hold her fast will be blessed.” Proverbs 3:18 Read or listen to today’s devotional from Our Daily Bread titled: Better Than Gold. Reflection It’s so easy, especially in today’s culture, to define success by material and…
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Verse of the Day “…The Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed…” Revelation 5:5 Read or listen to today’s devotional from Our Daily Bread titled: Lion, Lamb, Savior. Reflection: What is your favorite name for Jesus? My favorite name for Jesus is the Good Shepherd. In my early adult years,…
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Verse of the Day “Be merciful to those who doubt; save others by snatching them from the fire; to others show mercy, mixed with fear.” Jude 1:22-23 Read or listen to today’s devotional from Our Daily Bread titled: Great Wisdom. Reflection I am one who often speaks before thinking. My tongue can be quick and…
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In June, our church ended a sermon series, and traditionally before starting a new series we, as a church body, take the opportunity to celebrate communion. Communion services are by far my favorite services and this particular communion service was especially good because of the message we received that day. The sermon was on baptism…