Several summers ago, I was gardening wildflowers. It was therapeutic — weeding and watering the cosmos, blanket flowers, cornflowers, and other delicate beauties that graced the yard. They brought me more happiness than I could articulate. (This is probably largely due to the fact that I’m not a gardener-type at all, and plants that survive me are a mini miracle.) …
Do you find this to be true of you? A loved one comes to you in distress and you immediately try to discern the cause and what you might do to relieve their pain. Encouragement rolls from your lips along with a prayer for restored joy and peace for this person you love dearly. But when you find yourself in…
It’s been baffling to know what to share with you. I’ve started and discarded at least four drafts. I realize that we are each uniquely impacted by the craziness our planet is currently enduring. So I have said nothing. But I don’t think silence is right. Especially while we’re isolated and social-distancing, it seems more important than ever to reach…
Hello! I know it’s been a long while since you’ve heard from me. I have not given up writing, nor have I forgotten that we were exploring Philippians 4:8 together in an anxiety-buster series by considering each of the words (true, noble, pure, etc.). We will eventually finish the last two words (excellent and praiseworthy) in that series! But today,…
Free Printable for You Once upon a time ago, I asked you to vote on your favorite quotes from two posts celebrating two years of blogging here at Look Up Sometimes. I tallied your responses, created a printable, and FINALLY, I’m sharing it with you! You’ll also find it on the Free Tools page so you can come back anytime…
“Ready… Set… GOAT!!!” My nine year old laughed hysterically watching Nana’s false start to an impromptu family game of Birthday Limbo. (Apparently, this version came with equally impromptu rules.) There were several other false starts accompanied with bursts of laughter and good humored grandparents. That’s what this post has felt like trying to write – many false starts. Thank you…
Hello friend, thanks for joining me for the last part of this Nourish series. If you’re wondering what that is, head over here to read the Introduction and then don’t miss the amazing posts the guest authors have shared. I am working on compiling them for you so you can find them all easily in one convenient location. Summer and…
Hello Friend, thank you for joining us for this summer Nourish series. If you’re wondering what that is, head on over here to read the Introduction. (Then come back, because you won’t want to miss today’s guest author!) . Today’s guest author is a dear soul sister, Rachael M. Colby. Rachael and I met in the Jerry Jenkins Writers Guild…
My husband read a few verses from Mark at the end of dinner the other night. We’re trying to utilize the draaaaaaging out of dinner that two children expertly accomplish because bedtime is just around the corner. He read about Jesus being baptized, the heavens being torn open, and God speaking. I couldn’t help myself. I just blurted out, “Why,…
If you feel a bit run over by life, today’s words are for you. May the God of endurance and encouragement give you hope to overflowing and all joy and peace as you trust in Him. (And may God help us trust Him!) If you’ve been around on social media in the past couple days, there’s a chance you’ve seen…
