Gladden The Heart

Last month John from The Backyard Pantry delivered our raised garden bed. Because life has been crazy and I’m still trying to figure out how to navigate the work+family+other roles and responsibilities situation (more on that soon), I have put off starting our garden.  Until today.
After school we went over to Sweet Peas in Homewood [...]

The transition over the last five months since I first started my consulting work has been mostly smooth(ish).  We have also been adjusting to Riley and Brady being at a new school with longer hours. Our new rhythm is emerging and our days are starting to feel more familiar. I’m looking forward to writing about [...]

Yesterday morning Tim, Riley, Brady, and I walked to Cornerstone, our new school. Some people from our community were there painting and doing repairs and we thought we might be able to jump in and help out for a little while. Soon after arriving, Tim and I realized we needed to get our children away [...]

My friend recently posted some thoughts on her blog about her and her husband’s decision to send their daughter to Cornerstone School.
In March I wrote a bit here about education and how Tim and I were mostly sure we would be sending Riley and Brady to Cornerstone for the upcoming school year. It became official [...]

because I want to know and be known. I believe all voices should be heard. I have opinions I want to express and gifts and talents that have been given to me for the benefit of others in my family, my work, and my community. When women are squelched, we all suffer.

The “Blog Posts Brewing Within” Version:
1) Blogs, Facebook, Twitter and the importance of balancing online community with real life community. For some of us it’s easy to throw our thoughts about faith, politics, and the economy out on the internets. Are we also making space in our lives to discuss these issues with others over [...]

1. Since we don’t have a Trader Joe’s in Birmingham, I’m living vicariously through these ladies.
2. Via the Cooking With TJ twitter updates, here’s some information on when to buy organic…
3. And, if you live in the Birmingham area, make sure you join our facebook group. I hear some decision maker people are paying [...]

A friend just sent me a book excerpt that is also posted here. When this particular friend sends me links about motherhood, I know it’s going to be worth my time. And, this one is. I can relate to much of what the author has written about my current season of life. As I [...]

…to be filled with admiration, amazement, or awe; marvel
…to speculate curiously or be curious about; be curious to know
–from www.dictionary.com

*Photo of lesson page from Godly Play Resources

Here are some thought-proviking perspectives on ministry to children. The pastors and priests who present their ideas in this post are from different religious traditions.
It’s kind of long, but I think it’s worth the read. (Of course I think that, or I wouldn’t link to it…) I haven’t read the comments on the thread yet. [...]