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After Christmas
Well, Christmas was amazing. We had people, gifts, food, meaningful services at church… we had all of the things that make it such a precious time of feasting and celebration. Now, I sit here and write, and my house is back to normal. All the wrapping paper mess has been taken to the brush pile… Continue reading
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The beauty of extravagance.
I love Christmas. I have always loved it. I love the traditions, the church services, the million nativity scenes that decorate my house. I love the feeling of warmth and gratefulness, the hope that penetrates every inch of my twinkling home. Once our tree goes up and fills the house with the nostalgic scent of… Continue reading
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Beyond Contestation.
The enemy has a hey day with shame. In this day and age when overt sin has become vogue, shame is that hidden thing inside that we often mislabel as “anxiety.” Shame is the shadow that follows us on bright, beautiful days, stealing our joy. It isn’t the same thing as repentance or conviction. Shame… Continue reading
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Golden Blazes of Fall.
I love fall. I love the leaves, the way they blaze impressively in all the colours of a flickering campfire; the way they crunch under my feet and the indescribable perfume they emit, sweet and woodsy and incomparable. I love the pumpkin flavoured treats and lattes, the crispy tart apples, and the cool mornings. I… Continue reading
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When the going gets tough.
Well, it happened. It has happened before, but considering the circumstances and the blunt innocence with which my eleven year old daughter asks me questions, it was harder to answer this time. “God wants what is best for all of his children, right?” “Right, sweetheart,” I have listen, half answer… a skill most mothers have… Continue reading
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Mama like Jesus
Over my almost 16 years as a mother, I have had the privilege of reading many parenting books. I always opt for Christ centered books, and there are a wide variety that all offer something really, truly helpful. The classic, “What the Bible says about Child Training,” by J Richard Fugate, was probably the first… Continue reading
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The #tradwife trend.
I have been hearing so much about the #tradwife trend recently. It peaked my attention, as a Christian stay at home mom and wife. Now, as with any trend, there are some pitfalls in this movement. But there is real beauty to it too, and it is riling up the enemy in a big way.… Continue reading
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The anguish of Mary
Everyone pictures Mary as the serene young mother, worshipping the saviour she just gave birth to. Even that, I think, is a little more cleaned up in our pictures and minds than it should be. Childbirth is messy and exhausting. Learning how to breastfeed a baby is hard and seldom comes perfectly naturally. Mary was… Continue reading
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Identity
Genders. Genders is a big issue in the western world. If you look it up on trusty old google who never lies, you’ll learn that there are now 72 genders. Apparently, according to MedicineNet, gender is not biological. It has emerged as a spectrum where one can identify themselves as any of the 72 identities.… Continue reading
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Stop Chasing Mirages.
We live in a world that is overrun with cheap substitutes for the real thing. At this point, I’m not even sure it really matters what the real thing is… think of something real and substantial, and I bet there is a substitute for it. There are substitutions for “real” food, real entertainment, real connection,… Continue reading
About Me
Hello! Grab a cup of coffee or tea and sit and talk mama with me. I’m a northern Alberta mama of 5. I homeschool my brood and seek adventure everywhere, trying my best to wisely invest this one beautiful life that God gave me. Join me as I seek Holy Spirit for wisdom in motherhood, marriage, life, and adventure!
Grace full mama 