I wanted a on-the-go breakfast that was as filling as my regular bowl of oatmeal and didn’t require refrigeration or microwaving. So I created an Oatmeal Blueberry Scone. It’s a hearty, fairly dense scone that has approximately the same nutritional value as my morning bowl of oatmeal. It’s also gluten-free, which my stomach appreciates. I… Continue reading Oatmeal Blueberry Scones
A choir director has the power to unite a diverse group of people to a common goal and shared purpose. I experienced this a few weeks ago when I attended the spring concert of my high school choir. At the end of the concert, the beloved director of twenty years invited all the alumni in… Continue reading Beautiful Harmony: the Church
I have allergies. I don’t mean the seasonal allergies some of us sniffle through for a month or two each spring and fall. I mean life-threatening food allergies that affect everything I eat and don’t eat. Allergies that have turned me into a compulsive ingredient-reader for any food label in arm’s reach. Allergies that affect… Continue reading Allergies and Sin
A marriage between a man and a woman is a beautiful thing. It is an institution of God from the very beginning: “For this reason a man shall leave his father and his mother, and be joined to his wife; and they shall become one flesh” (Genesis 1:24). Marriage is something to be enjoyed and… Continue reading Supporting Marriage: Singleness Series Addendum 2
“Lord, all my desire is before You; And my sighing is not hidden from You.” (Psalm 38:9) I have often prayed this raw prayer of David’s, especially regarding my desire to be married. It’s a significant desire of my heart. And so my soul inwardly sighs as I celebrate a friend’s engagement or even as… Continue reading Surrender: Singleness Series Addendum 1
I moved home after my college graduation. I started a real job with a regular schedule. I was ready to jump in and serve. But where? How? When I was in college, God called me to ministry to young women. That narrowed my focus. I had spent my free time reading, researching, and writing, but… Continue reading Seeking Service: Singleness Series Part 4
Last year, I pulled out my grandma’s rosebud china dishes and hosted a formal tea party complete with roses, petit fours, and a silver tea service. This year, it was more casual. Homemade pizza, games on the living room coffee table, and conversation that wandered to dreams and ideas. Two distinct ways to celebrate Valentine’s… Continue reading Seeking Community: Singleness Series Part 3
The Direction of the Heart 