Dear older people, Let me first say how grateful I am that God has put you in our lives. You provide inspiration, encouragement, and understanding that no one else can. Despite what you may have gathered from our restless, seemingly relentless questioning and searching, we desperately want to learn from you. Although our questions and […]
Is your church safe? Thoughts on the Mennonite church
Church has been on my mind and heart in recent years. As I’ve grown into my role as a wife and mother, I’ve realized that church life and how it should be isn’t as cut and dried as I thought it was. I love my church, and seek the best for her as the Bride […]
Just do it! 2019
Every year around this time I write a goal regarding my writing. Last year’s goal was this: “This year I want my writing to make people smile and feel understood. When life gets full, I want to faithfully readjust my goals so I am still working toward becoming a better writer.” I know these goals […]
Finding Advent
I never knew finding myself could be so hard. This is my third December in my new community. When I married my dream man and moved here, I thought adjusting would be simple. Hard, maybe, but not so complicated I would lose track of who I was. The changes in the last three years, though, […]
Made to Create interview with midwife Rosemary Horst
Hello readers! I’m pleased to welcome Rose Mary Horst, a midwife that attends my church in Arkansas. Rose Mary is a great asset to the young mothers in our church, always willing to answer questions and offer advice. She was my doula at Anika’s birth and will be my midwife for my next child, Lord […]
