When my oldest son, who is now somehow eighteen, was born, I began writing a secret blog simply to keep my mind sharp and my heart processed as I sought to honor the Lord and study His Word. Since then, I’ve continued to write (sometimes more regularly, sometimes inconsisently). My blogs cover all kinds of ground: book reviews, poetry, theology, motherhood, anthropology, literature. I’ve tried my best to tag them into categories, but its the wild, wild west over here–which is allowed since we do live on the West Coast.

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• The Story CatchersAugust 8, 2026
  It’s been awhile. I’ve learned that my soul gets quiet when life gets loud – and life with three teenaged sons is most definitely loud. I’ve always prayed that we would be the home where everyone gathers, but I teeter on retro-actively cancelling those prayers when a raucous crew is playing Catan well past my… Read more: The Story Catchers
• On Belated FaithMay 22, 2026
  I hate to be late. I hate it so much that I am chronically early in a way that irks my family something fierce. That said, this year, I have been slow to believe the Lord. My faith has been belated. The mix of processing my own midlife disappointments (mostly with myself ), walking teenagers… Read more: On Belated Faith
• The Seeing Ministry of JesusMay 13, 2026
  We hear often about the preaching ministry of Jesus or the healing ministry of Jesus or the discipling ministry of Jesus. And well we should. However, each of these has its beginning in the seeing ministry of Jesus.  How Jesus Saw The Greek word “horao,” which is most often translated as “see,” carries deeper meaning… Read more: The Seeing Ministry of Jesus
• Parenting Teenagers: Stewarding Silence & Courting ConversationFebruary 15, 2026
  I remember the years when my three sons were small. They were so loud– in the most full-of-life way. As an introvert who loves time spent deeply thinking, I often longed for the sound of sheer silence. And during those years when children feel like barnacles clinging to your legs, I also longed for space.… Read more: Parenting Teenagers: Stewarding Silence & Courting Conversation
• The Fragrance of FaithJanuary 14, 2026
  I’m not much of a perfume girl, but I am living in a home with two teens and a tween. This means that we cycle between stinky sports equipment and overuse of cologne. As with all things adolescence, nuance and moderation come with time. That said, as I am beginning an in-depth study of Luke’s… Read more: The Fragrance of Faith

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