TRANSITIONS

“Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.”

Isaiah 43:18-19

The International Arrivals Gate of Advent

It’s the second week of Advent, and someone needs to tell DC to decide if it’s deep winter or balmy fall! ​ Weather commentary aside, the priest's homily this weekend provided a beautiful image of Advent: the International Arrivals gate at the airport. Picture it:...

Gratitude beyond the Grid

Happy Christmas Eve! ​ This is just a quick note to wish you a joyful and peaceful Christmas and to let you know I’ll be taking the next couple of weeks off to rest, reset, and spend quality time with my family and friends. ​ Last week, I heard the most moving story...

The Joy of Being a Participant

Happy Tuesday gals! ​ Last Wednesday, I celebrated my one-year anniversary of being back in DC (!!). It sure feels like I've been here much longer than that... this year has held many seasons, and I'm grateful for everything the Lord has provided me in each one! My...

Episode 104| Overwhelm, Organization, and the Value of Play

Have you listened to our podcast yet? Find it on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and anywhere else you listen to podcasts! A full directory can be found here. One of the trickiest feelings to face is overwhelm, and it's so tempting to grasp for control and quick...

Episode 102| Making Hard Decisions

Have you listened to our podcast yet? Find it on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and anywhere else you listen to podcasts! A full directory can be found here. One of the marks of adulthood is having to make decisions - and often, they're hard ones! So much of the...

Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous

​ I’m officially back at work after two glorious weeks on the beach, and my current project is to help design a portfolio strategy for a public organization. As I was putting together the slide deck outline yesterday, one of the partners suggested I include a page...

Main Character Energy

Last weekend, I attended a nondenominational Christian service with a friend from work. At one point in the sermon, the pastor put a quote up on the projector that read: "What you think about when you think about God is the single most important thing about you." -...

Straws and Crosswalks

A few years ago, I bought a reusable straw in a valiant attempt to save the sea turtles I was probably killing with my abundant plastic straw use. My straw (and its cute little carrying case) came everywhere with me, and I used it in my iced coffee, my sparkly waters,...

Episode 95| 2023 Recap and 2024 Word of the Year Announcement!

Have you listened to our podcast yet? Find it on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and anywhere else you listen to podcasts! A full directory can be found here. My girly Erica is back and we're reflecting on 2023 (and our words "abundance" and "providence") as well as...

Episode 93| Friendship, Beauty, and Raising Eight Kids with Adele Collins

Have you listened to our podcast yet? Find it on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and anywhere else you listen to podcasts! A full directory can be found here.   I am SO excited to share this episode, a conversation with my new friend Adele who is such a beacon...
To Hear God Anew

To Hear God Anew

Letting God in on our decisions is SO important, and there are so many decisions we have to make...

In the Orangery

In the Orangery

“Jesus, I surrender myself to you - take care of everything.”⁣ ⁣// The Surrender Novena⁣⁣I come...

Come as You Are

Come as You Are

When I felt God calling me to become a missionary after college, I was convinced He had the wrong...

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