Where There is Love
Please welcome Amy to Joy in the Small Things. Her story will move you, as it moved me. So thankful for Amy in my life. Love. When I’m told to think of love, I think about warm feelings and a tender emotion. Such as the feeling when a beautiful relationship takes place. But I have [...]
Advent Banners in Use
When she wrote to ask if I could make a set of Advent banners I was intrigued. They were going to hang them on the wall, one each week, during the month of Advent. We talked colors and I got to work. I had so much fun making this set of banners for Cari's family. The banners were not only hung … [Read More...]
Faithful in Grad School
My friend, Karen, a teacher who is taking a sabbatical to work on a master's degree at Harvard, recently sent this picture from Boston. I am thankful that this banner is reminding her that God is faithful! … [Read More...]
Through His Eyes
Taylor discovered his love of photography last December when the sun shone through the leaves of the sycamore trees and the air was filled with the sound of Monarch butterfly wings getting ready to fly. Putting the camera to his eye, he discovered a new world and he hasn't looked back. Taylor loves … [Read More...]
Guest Posts
Where There is Love
Please welcome Amy to Joy in the Small Things. Her story will move you, as it moved me. So thankful for Amy in my life. Love. When I’m told to … [Read More...]
Guest Post: Celebrate
Sunday, October 8, 2006 was a defining moment in the life of our family. In the ER of a hospital in Arlington, VA, while visiting our youngest … [Read More...]
Guest Post: Joy
I was born in a town named for water and trees. Lake Forest, Illinois. Lived my first five years in that place where the puddles on our street were … [Read More...]
Musings
Through His Eyes
Taylor discovered his love of photography last December when the sun shone through the leaves of the sycamore trees and the air was filled with the … [Read More...]
Eternal Hope
Some people come into our lives for a season, a specific period of time...others come into our lives and stay. I met Kenon at Westmont when I … [Read More...]
In the Orchard
Bonnie's text read "Can you bring Alyssa over to go through the orchard and garden? Most afternoons next week will work after 4." Bonnie and Alyssa … [Read More...]