In a dark and noisy world of fear, two paths emerge. One is an illusion. One leads to joy. As much of the world is doing lately, I’ve found myself meditating on the subject of fear. Fear is trying to …
Author: aleassa
That Time I had a Giant Pegboard Hanging in my Kitchen
Last year, we rented a house with a big empty wall between the kitchen and dining room. I knew that was where the coffee bar belonged, but didn’t actually have any furniture or shelving or anything else that would work …
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Sink
We live on an island that is surrounded by the Mesoamerican Reef, the second largest barrier reef in the world. Thousands of tourists visit every year to snorkel and dive in our crystal clear waters. I’m not very good at …
Dream in Color
At least 20 years—that’s how long it took between the time Joseph dreamed his dreams and the time God brought those dreams to pass. I wonder if he ever asked God why he gave him those dreams at all. I …
On Identity
Who are you? Who am I? Sometimes, our perspective on the topic of identity can get a little distorted. There are several titles I could use to describe myself, so I might respond to this question with at least one …
Review of A Favorite Floral Maxi Dress
This is different than my usual content, but I received so many kind comments on this dress I wore on Easter Sunday that I thought it would be fun to share the details for you on where to find it, …
Don’t Fail to Do Something – A Thought After Reading The Hole in Our Gospel
“Don’t fail to do something, just because you can’t do everything.” The emphasis here, I believe, isn’t on the words, “Don’t fail,” but on the words, “Do something.” This phrase from the book, The Hole in Our Gospel, by Richard …
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Simplicity Parenting Book Review
I’m currently reading (via audiobook) Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne & Lisa M. Ross, which I heard highly recommended by Emily Ley of the Simplified Planner. I admire a lot of Emily Ley’s gracious approach to life and …
On Ministry, Kingdom Building, and Grace
Perhaps the biggest personal frustrations in what we refer to as ministry—whether that be the ministry of marriage, or family, or missions, or church-planting, or teaching, or lay ministry—come as the natural results of our own striving selves. So easily …
Four Favorite Books for Poetry Tea Time
I don’t quite remember how I stumbled on the Poetry Teatime concept. I’m guessing it began with reading one of Sally Clarkson’s books, then following her and a few of her writer friends on Instagram, and the rest is history. However …
