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• September 17, 2017

  Little Beauties: Finding Joy in the Small Things

  Last year, Tom and I took an amazing trip out to Colorado. After visiting with some family in Denver, we rented a car and drove in a big circle clockwise around the state, stopping in several little towns along the way. My favorite was Ouray. This little mountain town booms at 4th of July —…

• December 13, 2015

  The Christmas Light

  I love Christmas time. I love the decorations: trees, lights, poinsettias, wreaths; the sounds: bells, Christmas music, joyful commotion at family gatherings; the smells — fresh pine, peppermint and cloves — mmm, so good! I love how so many people take the time to place some extra emphasis on joy and giving during this season.…

• December 2, 2014

  The Big 3-0: Life Lessons From Three Decades on Earth

  I guess this is what 30 looks like! Today, I turn 30. It doesn’t really seem possible; the past 8-10 years have simply flown by. I remember when 30 seemed old; I don’t feel old now — not to mention I still get regularly mistaken for a teenager!   It probably helps that Tom (and…

• April 26, 2011

  The Meaning(fulness) of Truth

  The idea of truth is something that’s been brought up in conversations around me several times recently, and has hence been on my mind.  Truth seeks to answer the “Matrix-esque” question: What is Real?  Truth can be defined as “accuracy” or “the conformity to reality or actuality”.  You may have heard the phrase “absolute truth”…

• December 21, 2010

  Reflections on Christmas

  This Christmas, I really want to reflect on what we are celebrating and why we have reason to celebrate.  Yes, “Jesus is the reason for the season.”  But, I’d like to look a little deeper than that.  What does it mean that Jesus came to this earth, why did he come, and what is the…