Author Archives: wordvessel

I am journeying through the Old Testament again. I am not sure how many times I have actually read through this portion of the Bible, but every time I make the trek I feel like I’ve never read it before. … Continue reading →

Discussions regarding education are a significant part of our parenting preparations. My husband had an entirely public education while my primary and secondary education occurred at home. I then attended both private and public universities for my continuing education. Between … Continue reading →

As of late I have been thinking about my friendships. It has not escaped my observations that others seem to be checking their phones for status updates and answering text messages on a regular basis. I can’t help but notice … Continue reading →

I remember the forgotten, The murdered, the abused, the innocent- both human and animal alike. I plead for justice, for mercy, for hope to win this endless fight. I seek understanding for my part in bringing healing to a broken … Continue reading →

I didn’t start working in the kitchen every day until I was married. So for the last 7 months I have attempted recipes on a nearly daily basis and Friday baking every week. Needless to say, it has been quite … Continue reading →

I believe that I have touched on this subject before, but I would like to return to it today. This is the topic of judgmentalism and intolerance from the Christian community. It is ever in the news about intolerant conservatives … Continue reading →

I have been an official stay-at-home homemaker for one month now. What a colossal lifestyle change! Yet I absolutely do not regret it. For the first week or two I felt torn between the career I had left and the … Continue reading →

I would be startled if someone actually said he didn’t want to make a difference. If confronted with the question, “Would you like to make a difference?” I believe each of us would quickly answer in the affirmative, but we … Continue reading →

I was recently informed that the drastic climate change our planet is experiencing is due to overpopulation. I found this thought quite concerning because it left me with the impression that our beautiful sphere was being overrun by an unappreciative, … Continue reading →

Six months ago today I married my best friend. That statement sounds so cliché – just about everybody refers to their spouse or significant other as their best friend. So what does it mean to have a best friend – … Continue reading →