I often hear and use the words “joy” and “happiness” interchangeably. But today I’m asking myself if I know the difference. Do I recognize joy for the deep abiding sense it is? Do I see happiness as the more circumstantial feeling that it is? I know that Scripture tells us that joy and peace will […]
Grace and Gratitude in the New Year: Kit 3 Review
This month, is the final stretch in 100 Days of Grace and Gratitude. I have been working through this devotional by Shanna Noel since November 1, and it has been provided a steadfastness in my faith the past few months that I didn’t know I needed. As I enter into 2019 I’ll be taking the […]
What’s Cooking Wednesday: a Fall weekly meal plan
I absolutely adore fall cooking! And now that we’re entering Christmas season the cozy foods keep on coming. This week when I set out to make a meal plan all I could think was I wanted warm, home-cooked, and feel good foods. We love cooking outdoors, and every year make the trek to the Olympic […]
Mental Health Monday: hygge and slowing down
I started last week with sharing some goals in regards to my mental health. This week I want to talk about the idea of slowing down. Which for me is a seriously challenging one. That being said the slow moments are always my favorite. I was recently introduced to the Danish concept of hygge. One […]