Hello Again CT, I really should have mentioned where we were headed in my last update. Oops. Mom details. As I write this now, we’ve arrived at our destination: Virginia Beach! Our morning in the hotel was basically… The Good: The waffle machine worked!! Free …
Dear CT, I’m writing home to tell you how my husband and the 3 kids are doing since we left. You know, all of 7 hours ago. Has it only been that long? Here are some things I learned so far: If you try to …
I have a confession to make: I’m in love with hydrangeas. (I don’t care who knows it.) My obsession started when my parents moved from their beloved CT home to distant Alabama. My Mama, who passed her sweet sentimental genes on to me, had carted …
You’ve heard of the show “Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?” I feel like this video could be called, “Are You Better Than a Pharisee?” Of course I’m less interested in how we measure up morally, and more tuned into whether we are humble …
Dear Useless Junk, Perhaps at first you thought those white plastic bags you’re in were part of a stretchy and misguided redecorating spree. I don’t know how to say this nicely, but the reality is you simply can’t stay anymore. I can’t spend another minute knowing that …
The Gray Faith Online Study is finally here!! I’ve been waiting for this and I’m so excited to share these free resources with you. Please feel free to share this material with someone, use it to lead your own study offline, or share/comment on the …
I’ve been friends with this month’s “Friend Post” blogger for over ten years! (That can’t be right, I’m not that old. And yet…hm…) From the time I met her, I’ve watched Audrey Beatty pour her heart and passion into helping others in community. She’s very …
My most philosophical lesson this week came quite unexpectedly from my three year old. I picked him up from preschool and we went with a friend to New Haven CT to volunteer at Love146 for a couple hours. (BTW, they are absolutely a fantastic organization, …
No, the answer isn’t 50. At least I don’t think so. It’s a gray area. Understanding and finding more of God is a process, and we need to give ourselves permission to seek God where our answers seem to run out, where our expectations aren’t …
If you’re looking for smooth tips for the best paint job on your next room…do yourself a favor and ignore these steps. But if you’re looking for a laugh, well…enjoy a couple from my mistakes. Step 1: You should absolutely base your decision to start …