REVERENCE AT SINAI

Today (March 19th) is my daughter Mara's ninth birthday! She entered our lives beautifuly and abruptly through adoption. To say we are...

Are there any West Wing fans out there? One of my favorite characters in the T.V. series is President Bartlet (often referred to as POTUS...

Waffles are a weeknight winner in our home! No really- waffles for dinner means no one complains about what we are eating or how many...

Maybe I’m a bit of a day dreamer, but have you ever pondered God’s creation or character? Like if he was sitting in the chair next to...

Ever not want to do something? Like maybe you are exhausted, at your wits end, or just cannot fathom doing that one thing today? Welcome...

“I am a patient person”. How many times have we all said that to ourselves? Sure- we are patient with our close friends who maybe call us...

Do you recall elementary school and some kids just being so rude- often teasing each other over things beyond their control? I recall at...

Do you have a friend or group of friends that you affectionately call "your people"? You know- the people that just get you, that...

I am a Midwest girl through and through, which means I have both fire and ice running through my veins. Us midwesterners know that the...

How many parents out there have ever heard those irksome words "I'm bored" out of your children's mouths? (all heads nodding yes, me...

"Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become. No single instance will transform your beliefs, but as the...

"Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson Today marks the start of a brand new year for...

Merry Christmas! As I'm writing on Christmas Day, I reflect on many of my Christmas memories and holiday traditions past... For me these...

For several people who know me, I am a very organized person. No really, take a look in my home - the closets, dresser drawers, pantry,...

I was talking with a dear friend today about how I am an eternal optimist. No really, give me any cruddy situation and I can usually find...

In my teen years, there was an MTV show called "Teen Mom". This TV show followed several different teen moms through the trials and...

I am a big fan of all things mint and all things cheesecake. So when I was asked to bring a dessert to the thanksgiving feast this year,...

The holiday season is upon us, and for many people they are filled with so much magic and excitement. There is an expectation of peace,...

It is mid-November and the weather in Minnesota has finally started to become more seasonal. I look forward to that deep breath of crisp...

It’s the season of thankfulness. For some of us, that comes easy. Our family is all together, the moments are savored, and the smells and...