Sixty-One Acres



For the Sake of Hope

For the Sake of Hope

As I stepped off the plane in June of 2018, my eyes darted from one corner of the airport to the other looking for any semblance of the English language. A wave of culture shock crashed over me as I began walking through the airport. My heart raced with nerves and at...
Responding to the Father

Responding to the Father

As a mom, one of the things that drives me crazy is when I call one of my kids from another room of the house, but they don’t answer. Most often this happens when I’m in the middle of cooking dinner or have both hands tied up in a task from which I cannot...
In All Your Blessings… Consider Him

In All Your Blessings… Consider Him

Have you ever been in a season where life seemed to be coming together perfectly? Your kids were getting along, your house seemed cleaner than normal, your marriage was solid, your job was going well. All the things seemed to be flowing smoothly. These seasons are...
A Time of Repentance

A Time of Repentance

As a recovering perfectionist, I struggle to think of myself as a sinner.  I hear the phrase “sinners saved by grace,” and while it is a true depiction of our identity in Christ, I sometimes  consider it to mean that sin is in the past. But if I am honest, as long as...
From Burdens to Blessings

From Burdens to Blessings

My family and I are in the middle of a very busy season.  My oldest has just started high school and suddenly the kid who used to be happy at home playing with Legos and hot wheels has decided that he needs to be strong, tough, and ripped.  Much to my vexation, he is...