Crossing the Divide

14 years ago (wow, that’s a long time ago) at a winter conference (now called CRU Conference) here in Portland God radically changed my heart and the direction of my life. I walked away from that time in Portland a changed college student. And today I am so thankful for that conference and how God … Read more

Merry Christmas

We’ve been enjoying a low-key day around our house today. Sitting by the warm fire, a walk out in the incredible sunshine, a nap (for me anyway), a Christmas Eve church service to celebrate the real meaning of Christmas, Christmas fettuccine, lighting the final advent candle, and reading the last of the Advent book. It’s … Read more

Angels and Santa Don’t Mix

Last weekend Jenna had her school program. It was held during the church service where she goes to school. She was so excited because her and her friend Lilly were head angels and had speaking parts. She did a great job and took her job as a head angel very seriously. She belted out her … Read more