Sixty-One Acres



Mercifully Gradual

Mercifully Gradual

My life-giving spirit will not sustain human beings forever because they are, after all, made of flesh. Therefore, I will put a limit on their lifespan of about 120 years. Genesis 6:3 (The Voice). Over the years I have read this verse of the Bible several times and...
8 Years Later

8 Years Later

Sitting on a bed of pine needles in the middle of a pine forest, I reminisced about the past 8 years. The night before, I had done the same in a wooden cabin over pizza. It’s crazy how fast time goes by and how 8 years can seem like 4.  It was January, 2018 when this...
Keeping Company

Keeping Company

Summer is an odd mix at my house. Without the bustle of activity required to get kids to school each morning, the house feels more peaceful and serene. There are no sports or music lessons or after school extra curricular activities. Routines are paused, travel...
Sabbath Delight

Sabbath Delight

I recently heard neuroscientist Matthew Walker give an interview about sleep. In the interview, he shared about 3 men and their nightly routines. All 3 men slept 10-12 hours per night and 2 out of the 3 also took naps during the day. I was intrigued and surprised at...
Fourteen Years Later

Fourteen Years Later

It was 2013 and I was pregnant with my 6th child. She was a surprise and I was already in a state of overwhelm, having 5 children ages 1-14. I was in a desperate place, panicky, and unsure of how to thrive in the season I found myself. A precious friendship was just...