The Hope Note: beauty in small beginnnings

Hope in bloom: Can you see the beauty in small beginnings? Little delights. Progress. No confetti moments. Quiet, unassuming. Subtle. Gentle. Day by day. Drinking in the sunshine and showers. Grace to slowly unfurl and wake from a long winter. One day you’re on a walk and notice sunshine daffodils nodding in the breeze while all else is bare. Hope blooms unexpectedly at times.
In the Hands of My Father

“Ok, Sarah, second… now third gear. Good.” Dad and I rolled down country road in his silver Volkswagen pick-up, enveloped by lush maple and oak foliage. Barely nine years old, I sat in the passenger’s seat, ready to respond like a runner […]
3 Key Ways to Deepen Your Roots and Produce Fruit that Lasts

Guest Post by Kayla Cornish: We are all bound to go through storms in this lifetime, and a deeply rooted woman withstands the wind, the rain, and whatever may come her way. She is unshakable.
Show me a woman’s response to life, and I’ll show you the depth of her root system. […]
Routines that Strengthen Your Marriage

Guest Post by Colleen Thedieck: A routine that may come as a surprise to you that will strengthen your marriage is a budget. Yep, does it shock you to think sitting down and deciding together to spend money builds trust in your union? […]