I remember the night, last October, when the skies above gave us a special treat. The sky had a purple hue… then shades of pink, blue, and green streaked across the black, starry canvas of the October sky. It was beautiful. I stood there, looking up at what felt like a gift. A rare, shimmering … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: now we see in part
Things that make me think
Watching the skies…
I am a self-proclaimed Weather Nerd... it may be sad, but it is true. Living for most of my life in the snow belt of Western New York for most of my life where expecting regular snow events measured in feet might have fed this hobby of mine. Combine that with working in camping ministry … Continue reading Watching the skies…
at the junction
There is beauty in the glow of the setting sun and life found in the barren autumn landscape. And in its unique position, in the thick of autumn, Thanksgiving then is the bridge between the summer’s harvest leading to the winter’s silence. Thanksgiving sits in the echoes… the reverberating echoes of the past triumphs and … Continue reading at the junction
song of ascents
It sure seems the last few months have been a journey, an especially long one with both destination and expected time of arrival unknown. Lately I've felt we're on a pilgrimage that we didn't quite expect to go this way. Yet, when we live a life of faith we know that every moment is sacred, … Continue reading song of ascents
Mothers Day 2018: on the verge of the most obvious thing (that I never saw coming)
I need to share this picture with you. Are you ready for it? Not sure I'm ready, but I'll do it anyway. This is me. Me with the first baby that made me a momma. By no means was he the last, there were many more to come. But that first baby holds a special … Continue reading Mothers Day 2018: on the verge of the most obvious thing (that I never saw coming)
Giving thanks
Thanksgiving day is here! A time for family, friends, fun, food with a side of thankfulness for good measure. I haven't always been a big fan of holidays like thanksgiving. I struggled with the feeling that the day was a little fake and forced. But after reading Ann Voskamp's book I started to see things … Continue reading Giving thanks
Generosity and Hospitality
[In many ways this post is WAY overdue and VERY inadequate.] Bigg Riggs Ramp Mustard and a guide to The Appalachian Outpost... yup folks, that right there is generosity and hospitality (with a good dose of humor) rolled into one. The "Next Big Narraway Adventure" has been an overwhelming process on many fronts. But one … Continue reading Generosity and Hospitality
Wednesdays with Jillene: more than a first impression
"You never get a second chance to make a first impression." I can't remember when I first began caring about making first impressions. At what point in a person's life do we make that extra effort to present our best self in an initial meeting? I watch my girls at the playground. They run right … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: more than a first impression
Wednesdays with Jillene: when you can’t see the why
"But... why?" Oh, how many, many, many, many times in life do we ask, "Why?" It think it is intrinsic to who we are as human beings to want to know why. Did you ever notice, that for all the times we seek the answer to that ever present questions, there are way too many times the … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: when you can’t see the why
Mother’s Day Edition 2017: Can you do these three things today?
I'm guessing it's coming as no surprise Mother's Day. Did you notice people started celebrating it on Facebook days ago. Here we are: Mother's Day. Today is a day to honor, celebrate, remember mothers. We buy them flowers, cards, candy, gifts, take her out to eat, and in church we ask them to stand while … Continue reading Mother’s Day Edition 2017: Can you do these three things today?
Thin Moments 