People Of The Lie

A book review

Reading people is not my strength. In fact, I tend to take people at face value, or even with the belief that when things aren’t feeling quite right they are just having an off day. Potential goodness is something everyone possesses. To counteract this I put people in my life with an innate sense of […]

Just Show Up: The dance of walking through suffering together

Book Review

I know a thing or two about stumbling over my words, of wishing I had the right thing to say in the right moment. We’ve all been there I’m sure - when a friend is suffering and we want to provide comfort but are to afraid to get involved. I also know a thing or two […]

Marriage: Doing Ministry Together

Guest Post by Ally from The Speckled Goat

It’s six-thirty, and the Fall sunshine is nearly gone. There wasn’t really that much sunshine to begin with; rain is in the forecast and, if the cold drizzle is any indication, that weatherman was right. “I think it’s getting too wet!” he shouts over the sound of the leaf vacuum. I’m relieved, even though I’ve […]

Book Review Blog Hop

7 Family Ministry Essentials

This week I’m co-hosting a Book Review Blog Hop with Karen @ Dinosaur Superhero Mommy. I love to read. Next to writing and spending time with my family it’s my favorite past time. I’m still holding out hope that one day professional reading will be an actual paid career. But for now I’m content to […]

Home School Co-op

Favorite Home Schooler Resources Series

If you are a homeschooler and live in El Paso, TX then this post is for you. This fall we are starting up a new co-op at First Presbyterian Church. I love co-ops. They are a great way to supplement our curriculum, find classes on subjects where I struggle but the kids need, socialize our […]