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July 20, 2017
A Day in Dublin – Europe Journal Part 3
Friday, June 16 Yesterday we went in a cathedral in Malahide, Ireland. It was beautiful! It was also so quiet, even though several people were in there. At one point, the only noise was the clinking of coins dropping into an offering box and the click of a lighter as an older woman lit a candle. I wanted … Continue reading A Day in Dublin – Europe Journal Part 3
July 13, 2017
Observations – Europe Journal Part 2
Hey, friends! This is part 2 of my Europe travel journal. If you want to start at the beginning, click here for part 1: “Here’s to Adventure.” (The italicized text is quoted straight from my journal – the rest are thoughts I added later). The day after we arrived in Belgium, we were up at … Continue reading Observations – Europe Journal Part 2
July 6, 2017
Here’s to Adventure – Europe Journal Part 1
Friends! I’m back on my side of The Pond after two weeks in Europe. I have so many pictures and stories to share. I kept a travel journal while I was away so I could remember details like the sounds, tastes, and smells of my travels. Over the next several posts, I’ll share about my … Continue reading Here’s to Adventure – Europe Journal Part 1
June 15, 2017
Adventure Awaits
This week, next week, and probably the next one after that, I’m taking a break from the blog. I’m traveling out of the country for a couple of weeks, and then two days after I return home, I fly off again for a family reunion up North. Let me hear you say JET. LAG. So … Continue reading Adventure Awaits
June 8, 2017
Summer Book Recommendations
If you’re a bookworm like me, you look forward to reading by the pool or with your toes in the sand at the beach. You get excited about reading for fun, and you basically inhale any good story you can get your hands on. But you may find yourself 1) Overwhelmed by all of the … Continue reading Summer Book Recommendations
June 1, 2017
Summer to Me
I need to clean my room. It’s a problem. So I poured myself a second cup of coffee anddecided to write a blog post instead. Memorial Day marked the unofficial start of summer, and it made me stop and think about what comes to mind when I think of this time of year. Growing up … Continue reading Summer to Me
May 26, 2017
Currently…
Happy beginning of summer, friends! Unless it’s not summer break for you yet. In that case: HANG IN THERE, BUDDY! I just finished my second year of seminary. One more year, and I’ll have a Master’s Degree! I also recently had that quarter century birthday, so now I’m solidly in the mid-twenties and that’s something. … Continue reading Currently…
April 25, 2017
The Sound of Emeralds Birthday Blog Tour & GIVEAWAY!
Today I have the privilege of participating in The Sound of Emeralds birthday blog tour, as we celebrate The Sound of Emerald’s birthday! The Sound of Emeralds is the third book in the Steadfast Love series by Rachelle Rea Cobb – click here to read my post about the other two books in the series! In this post, you’ll get a peak … Continue reading The Sound of Emeralds Birthday Blog Tour & GIVEAWAY!
February 18, 2017
Right There All Along
I lost my Bible a few mornings ago. That was weird, because one minute I was sitting in bed reading John 17, and the next minute the Bible had vanished. I didn’t have much time to look for it, so I quickly made my bed, grabbed another Bible off the shelf, and headed out the door … Continue reading Right There All Along
February 7, 2017
The Lost Girl of Astor Street Clue Hunt: Clue #16
Hey, friends! If you’re looking for the next piece of the puzzle in The Lost Girl of Astor Street Clue Hunt, you’ve come to the right place! Not sure what this is about? Click here to get started! (There’s a prize involved!) Stick around for my review of the book, more info about the story, and clue #16! … Continue reading The Lost Girl of Astor Street Clue Hunt: Clue #16
