30 July 2026

reconnecting with the goodness of God...again and again and again.

  • "small moments of gratitude have a powerful way of reconnecting us with the goodness of God that surrounds us."
  • "the great awakening" movie 
  • magic treehouse wonder book - and a great week of school work with zoe
  • thinking about what "crowns of love and tender mercies" might look like and feel like...and how the Lord FILLS our lives with good things. 
  • so many wonderful worship songs. this week's favorites: One Day (feel free to sing it at my funeral)(and everybody worship your hearts out!!!!)  the blood
  • watching these girls be brave and ask for cups of water
  • ephesians 1:13 -- i am included with Christ (and you are, too)(don't rush past that) - 
  • unexpected cups of coffee
  • games around the table
  • emi's excellence. cityscape 3.0
  • more early morning walks with wonderful people
  • next business adventure. meh. 
  • when molly gets to stop by! 
  • a playlist that seemed to be straight from the Lord to me
  • the sweetest stuffed goat
  • emma's incredible snickerdoodble blondie creations
  • the honor of listening
  • sweet friends reading together
  • sweetest drop-in icecream celebration for eli and logan.  
  • friends who show up...and bless your kids. it's incredible. 
  • creative ways to pray for the youth leadership team/retreat
  • late night talks with emma 
  • remembering that chicken pot pie can be easy 
  • bedtime video call with caroline
  • sam's delivery to the church
  • glory sighting: wheels on the podium - see a need, meet a need.  (LOVE IT when people are operating in their giftings!!!!!)
  • glimpses into caroline's time at crier creek (thankful for the app with the pictures!)
  • we will see Your Glory revealed
  • love note...slide show of life moments and reminders of His presence in each and every one. 
  • attempting watercolors (and fun prompts on IG). i'm no beth or soozi, that's for sure...but it's refreshing none the less.