Family – Reading Between the Vines

What Is Warfare?

We can swing our swords or we can have rest, but we can’t have both. Yet Yahweh says, “Be still and know that I am God.” The root word for still goes back to “rest”. A posture free of anxiety, where He fights our battles for us. And if we’re swinging swords – well, thereContinue reading “What Is Warfare?”

The Ancient Way

I’ve been reading a book about trees. Shocker, I know 😏 I’ve been reading a chapter on modern forestry and have had to stop and reflect on all that has been revealed to me these past few years. Nature echoes truth, being that it has been crafted by the same hands that have formed youContinue reading “The Ancient Way”

Letting Go

Letting go is the precursor to rest. The trees show us every year. It’s not about sacrifice, atonement, or losing yourself. Thats never been the plan. Instead, it’s about vulnerability and trust. It’s about entering into a season of rooting where He exposes our deepest fears – ones that we ourselves may not even knowContinue reading “Letting Go”

Love Is Patient

“Love is patient.” I used to think this meant Yahweh was patient with me, as in toleration. As if He was waiting for me to finally change or get it together. Like His patience towards me had to do His restraint and an end result. I started making sourdough bread a couple years ago. I’veContinue reading “Love Is Patient”

Book Release and a Sneak Peek

Wow. I can’t believe I’m holding my book in my hands right now. I felt the nudge to begin writing this book during the spring of 2022. This authorship journey has been healing, solidifying, humbling, full of encounter, and encouraging for me. And now to sit here and hold a dream come true that I’veContinue reading “Book Release and a Sneak Peek”

Resilience

Looking at the wildflowers around our swing set today, I heard Yahweh say “Resilience “. I’ve pondered on this all afternoon. Wildflowers are my favorite. Not just because they are the first signs of spring ushering in a very welcomed warmth, but because of their resilience. Not in the rebellious sense, but resilient with aContinue reading “Resilience”

Embracing Winter

I’ll be completely honest. I loathe winter. I am not a fan of being wet or cold and winter promises both of these things. As a homebody, I do enjoy the cozy things – the blankets, the sweaters, the soups, the hot chocolate. But you won’t find me playing out in the snow on myContinue reading “Embracing Winter”