A Study in Leviticus: Chapter 1 I woke up late today, but as I mentioned earlier, I am determined to study Leviticus. I am confident there is truth in this book that will lead me to a greater understanding of God and therefore, more abundant worship of him. So I sat my babies down with toys…
Leviticus: The Outline
A Study in Leviticus: Outline and Overview Here the whooshing sound? That is the air flying past your ears as you jump, cannonball-style into the unknown territory of Leviticus. Thanks for joining me, for challenging me, to study Leviticus. There is encouraging, relevant and applicable truth in this book. And I am determined to discipline…
Why Should I Study Leviticus?
While writing the “Bible Study Tips” series, I asked several people what keeps them from studying the Bible. One of the most intriguing answers was the following: How does reading Leviticus going to help me manage my time better so that I can maintain my 3.8 GPA while taking 21 credits? This question definitely has…
Redefining New Years Eve Worship
This New Years Eve, Shane and I were excited to join a local youth camp for a late night worship session. We approached the event with this in mind: “Bring in the new year with worship.” Our plan was to feed the babies and have them sleep in their car seats through the service (they…
My favorite Christmas Song Discoveries of 2014
I love Christmas music. This year I realized that singing Christmas songs before Thanksgiving isn’t a bad idea. After all, we are celebrating the birth of our Savior! Singing about it only enhances our worship of him. This year I made a playlist of all my old favorite Christmas songs from my childhood. My memories are…
We survived the first 4 months!
And not just survived either, we are a THRIVING family with so much to be thankful for! Growth: after heaps of growth spurts and challenging new development, the twins are beginning to plateau. This means efficient nursing on a consistent schedule, slower weight gain, and lots of exercise! Titus: 15lbs. 5 oz. (51 percentile) 24.5…
Hello, Brave New Season
This week, I filled the final page of a journal I started in January 2014. As I cracked open the crisp white front page of a new journal, my heart beckoned me to begin again. An unwritten journal is like a fresh start. A new season full of blank-page potential. I shiver with anticipation thinking, “how will…
27 Ways my Twin Pregnancy Surprised Me
Around this time last year, I took a pregnancy test that changed my life. We didn’t find out we were having twins until a few weeks after that. However, this is the year mark that we have been aware of the new lives we now know as Titus and Evi. In reflection, I came up with…
How We Decided What To Name Our Son
How We Decided What To Name Our Son Choosing a name for a human being is an overwhelming task. The amount of power involved in this decision seems too much for two people to hold. The recipient of said name must bear it for life. The name will define them. Before ever meeting an individual,…
When a Pandemic Hits Home (and how to sleep at night anyway)
West Nile Virus… Swine Flu… H1N1… and now introducing…. Ebola. Throughout the years, disease threatens our societies, our families, and our sleep at night. To anyone who has lost sleep because of Ebola in the last 6 months, whether because you have nightmares or spend the dark hours under the glare of your iPhone as you watch the news, this…