While I have written multiple articles lately about our deep need for Joy, and the difference between Joy and Happiness, this post is really just about HAPPINESS!  

There are two things that make me especially HAPPY:  A sweet cup of tea at a lovely teahouse with friends, and creative fun with my artistic brood.  And so I've rustl...

"The house seemed swarming with boys, who were beguiling the rainy twilight with all sorts of amusements.  There were boys everywhere, for various open doors showed pleasant groups of big boys, little boys, and middle-sized boys in all stages of evening relaxation, not to say effervescence.  Two large rooms on the right were evidently school rooms, for desks, maps, blackboards, and books were scattered a...

MORNING PERSON

poem by Vassar Miller

God, best at making in the morning, tossed

stars and planets, singing and da...

My name is Wendy and you can read my story here.  But the way I wanted to introduce myself to you, my fellow bloggers, this weekend is to tell you why I blog... Because for the past couple of months I've been asking myself just that.  

I took my question to God and asked, "is using this blog to share my struggles and my joys, ever pointing to You, what you want me to do, Lord?"  H...

I've heard it said, "Happiness has to do with what's HAPPENING!"  

i.e. -- I'm eating chocolate, the house is clean, all the windows are open and a breeze is wafting through the rooms and mingling with my very favorite music, and in this moment nobody has a bottom in need of wiping, therefore, I am happy.  But what to do when the house is torn apart, nap-time didn't go s...

When I began this blog back in July, 2011, I had one purpose:  To honestly share with others my Mothering journey, ever pointing to Jesus as the source of my strength and love in the midst of the chaos..  My husband looked through my first couple of posts and asked, "are you sure you want people to know how hard Mothering has been for you?"
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A cinnamon broom, Pumpkin bread, flavorful soups, crusty bread straight from the oven, and the musty warmth of chimney smoke.  Fall smells wonderful.  Yes, even in sunny Southern California we indulge in the morning mist brought inland from the Ocean, and cooler evening temps.  Who can resist Autumn?

I can't decie what I love most about the Fall... the seasonal flavors that come out of our kitchen, giving us a little more insulation for the coming winter month...

I'm currently reading through the Bible; I just wrapped up Deuteronomy and embarked upon Joshua's journey into the Promised Land with the children of Israel.  There have been numerous themes, but the most profound lesson thus far is the one I'm currently mulling over.

Before crossing over the Jordan, Moses commissioned his predecessor Joshua to take over...