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About wordvessel

Aloha! This blog is a window into the active mind of a wife, mother, woman and individual. I may be busy every moment of every day, but I still have time to think. Many seasons have blossomed and faded within my life, and this blog has endured through all of them. It is safe to say that my writing has matured because of them. I hope that you will be inspired to think in fresh ways as you read my writing. To Jesus be all the glory.

Starting to Understand

Posted on January 25, 2018 by wordvessel

As you read this you might start thinking, “Ha! I figured this out long ago! What took you so long?” Oh well, my prayer is that this little post will encourage those who are beginning to understand just like me. … Continue reading →

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Minimizing Motherhood

Posted on January 15, 2018 by wordvessel

2018 is a year of immersion in books for me. I know we are only 15 days into the new year but the 5 books I have going have whetted my appetite for more. I don’t expect my reading appetite … Continue reading →

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Stumbling Stones or Building Blocks?

Posted on January 9, 2018 by wordvessel

A very dear friend of mine likes to say, “Relationships would be easy if we didn’t have to deal with people.” It’s funny but it’s also true. People are complicated beings and there is no more obvious example of this … Continue reading →

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Counting Ducks

Posted on January 1, 2018 by wordvessel

The other day I took my 3-year old on our first “official” mother-son date. I had a general schedule in mind with a rough time frame sketched out for each activity: 30 minutes at the park, 45 minutes or so … Continue reading →

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Why Christmas?

Posted on December 16, 2017 by wordvessel

Every year reminders resound to “remember the true meaning of Christmas” or “don’t forget what Christmas is really about.” Joining into the reminder chorus are the Scrooge sentiments, “I just want to skip Christmas because it has become too commercialized” … Continue reading →

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Take a Day Off

Posted on December 10, 2017 by wordvessel

As the year draws to a close, it’s time to take some time off. It’s time to reflect on what needs changing or improving; to savor these last few weeks of a year that will never come again; to memorize … Continue reading →

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Worth the Time and Energy

Posted on December 2, 2017 by wordvessel

Have you every considered your time and energy as currencies? I have viewed my time in that light but now am beginning to consider my energy supply as equally valuable. In fact, I think these two resources are linked. If … Continue reading →

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‘Tis the Season to be Grateful

Posted on November 16, 2017 by wordvessel

My journey towards contentment has led me to dwell more on gratitude than is my tendency. I find it is my default to notice the less than desirable in life rather than what is good. I would venture to say … Continue reading →

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Devotional Thoughts From Today

Posted on November 8, 2017 by wordvessel

Over the past few weeks I have been intentionally carving out time in the morning to read a bit in my Bible and journal the thoughts that come from said reading. I am working my way through Paul’s epistles and … Continue reading →

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Content in the Mess

Posted on November 2, 2017 by wordvessel

Mess is not my favorite thing; in fact, it is something that I actively seek to avoid. My kids must hear me say, “Don’t make a mess” or “Don’t do that! It will make a mess!” at least a dozen … Continue reading →

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