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Travel Diaries: Lancaster, PA
Hey friends! So this post is very much overdue…we traveled to Lancaster, PA for a weekend at the very end of October. I’m just now getting to share about our time there, which was short, but such a great experience. We are all hoping to go back someday and explore some more. Lancaster is a beautiful part of the country, and it’s definitely like a little world in itself. Lancaster has so much to offer, and it almost felt a little overwhelming to figure out what we wanted to do while we were there. My friend, who has visited Lancaster previously, kindly put together a great list of ideas, which…
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My Favorite Reads in 2025
Hey friends! This is always one of my favorite posts to write, and I can’t believe the time has rolled around again. If you’re looking for some new reads for the coming year, you’re in the right place. I love reading, and I also love getting to share the jewels of books I discover with you all! The books below are not everything I’ve read this year, but they are my favorites—I hope you can find one to enjoy. Of Love and Treason (fiction) by Jamie Ogle. Church history, a slow romance, and secret weddings…fiction doesn’t get any better. This book will keep you on the edge of your seat,…
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Life’s Limitations and God’s Grace
I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly (John 10:10). What a beautiful promise! And the best thing about this promise is that it’s for now. For here. On this earth, every day as we live our lives. Yet there’s also these things called limitations, and life sure has a way of throwing them at us. And when the two meet, it can feel like the limitations win out, while abundant life shrivels in defeat. So, may I share what God has been teaching me? I’m not here to complain or compare. Complaining isn’t helpful to anyone; and comparison would surely reveal…
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My Prayer
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Numbered Days
Teach me to number my days--Swift as a shuttle through loom,Quick as the trembling blink of an eye,Vanish like mist into gloom.Days that are golden with joy,Days that are heavy with tears,Losses and gain, pleasure and pain,Weave me a picture of years.Teach me to number my days,Wisdom to dwell in my heart.Purposeful, worshipful, guided by Thee,My timeline is Thine to chart. Fill all my moments with grace,Never Thy love I'll forget,Whatever comes, when all is done,I'd not look back with regret.Teach me to number my days--Lord, rest Thy beauty on me,Till I shall stand in Thy presence and praise,Love Thee for eternity. Psalm 90.
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Travel Diaries: Old Forge, NY
Visiting Old Forge is a bit like coming home. The little hamlet just inside Adirondack Park has a vibe all its own, and it’s a longstanding tradition for our family, starting with my dad’s visits as a teenager in the 70’s. The small-town feels, the smell of balsam, the unique shops, the sunshine on the river, and the people-watching, I am convinced are like nowhere else. We took an extended weekend trip up there a couple of weeks ago and had such a fun time. In this post, I’ll share with you some of my favorite things about Old Forge. Our trip was the perfect blend of relaxation and fun…
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Three Simple Truths to Set You Free
Psalm 138 and 139 are two of my favorite Scripture passages. Time and again, they bring comfort and hope to my heart. Today I just want to remind you of some simple truths. And yes, they are simple. Many of you have probably known them for years. But I find that often, my complex struggles have basic, fundamental answers. These truths are the answer to my insecurities, my discouragement at my own sins or failures, and the empty pursuit of people-pleasing. The gospel was not just for us before we came to Christ. It’s for every believer, all the time. And it is something we must preach to ourselves over…
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Favorite Picture Books for Ages 3-6
Hey friends! Today I’m going to share with you just some of my favorite picture books for littles ages 3-6 (although kids slightly younger or older could enjoy these too). My mom was a children’s librarian before she had kids, so I grew up with a treasure mine of beautifully written and illustrated books. I remember so many of these books fondly, and love to read them with my nieces and nephews. I truly believe that introducing your children to quality books at a young age can instill a lifelong love of reading. You’re never too young to begin learning to appreciate beautiful art and literature. I hope that these…
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Peace
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Cake Mix Cherry Cobbler
This cake is a fun, quick-and-easy twist on a cherry cobbler. Perfect to whip up for unexpected company or when you feel the craving for a sweet treat! It’s also easy to make dairy free—just use margarine instead of butter. 1 chocolate or yellow cake mix1 can (21 oz.) cherry pie filling1/2 c. butter, meltedOpen the can of cherries and spread in a lightly greased 8 x 8 pan. Combine melted butter and cake mix in a bowl. Spread evenly over the cherries. Bake at 350* for about 20-25 minutes, until the cake is puffed and golden on top. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes and serve with whipped…
