Few pleasures in life compare to a well-stocked library, and it's always interesting to see how bookshelves evolve through the years. 2019 held quite the spread of material for me, both in content (including business tips, home decorating, popular female heresies, and a book on how to read books) and quality (some fantastic, some absolutely... Continue Reading →
Oxford University: one of the world's most prestigious educational institutions, and the next stop on our tour around the globe.* If you close your eyes and inhale deeply, you might be able to imagine the culture of academia surrounding you—freshly sharpened pencils, lots of coffee, and rooms that have housed minds eager to learn for... Continue Reading →
We began painting the nativity scene with creative strokes last week, but what's a great plot without supporting actors? Today we turn to the heavens, the fields, and the lands far away from that lowly stable. The angels: golden air thick with God's glory, the rustle of birds' wings, foreign but familiar melodies, smelling a... Continue Reading →
Every once in a while, I let my imagination run wild with characters found in Scripture, blending earthy elements from the original historical setting with some modern twists, to get an idea of what they might have been like. Which sensations and experiences could capture each individual's essence? Adam and Eve, Esther, Samson and Delilah,... Continue Reading →
Hide-and-seek was one of my favorite games growing up. I'd crouch under tables, behind bulky clothing items in closets, and pretty much anywhere else I could cram myself in the space of a minute. I wasn't great at it, but I was seldom the first one spotted. When I learned that the entire Bible (rather... Continue Reading →
Something incredible happens when you give yourself enough space with a single passage to let it seep deep into the marrow of your soul. Today's post is less explanation, more experiment. Grab a piece of paper to take notes on and just roll with it, okay? Your dead shall live; their bodies shall rise. You... Continue Reading →
A thousand December wishes for you all! May you be overcome by the Lord's goodness every time you turn around—in the wrapping of presents, the baking of treats, the singing of carols, the brewing of beverages, the writing of cards, and the clearing of snow. And when you put pen to paper for a fresh... Continue Reading →
Step right up, ladies and gents! Today only, we're showing you how to make a month's worth of freezer-friendly dinners in only two hours! Meal prep is a fairly recent phenomenon consisting of planning, purchasing, cooking, and assembling large amounts of grub at once so that meals throughout the week lose the meltdown quotient for... Continue Reading →
O God of such great grace that chased this planting wife down when she was far from You, You've called her into Your kingdom and out to Your mission, knowing every bump in her road intimately, never asking her to walk alone. You are the Hero of all her stories, the Builder of Your Church,... Continue Reading →
The Dwelling Place 