On July 22, I challenged myself to blog every day (with a few exceptions) for a month. My fall semester starts Monday the 23rd, and I was hoping to use the few weeks with more […]
Truth for the Times
I’ve recently sensed a quiet but significant shift in my heart. It could be a result of being forced to slow down in the pandemic. It could be the heightened conflict that we see all […]
A Perfect Day
Let’s start with the setting. A perfect day, for me, happens somewhere in the woods–even better, the woods and mountains. I am not talking about camping, however. There is a time and place for that, […]
This Too Shall Pass
I would go back and tell it to my 19-year-old self when she was overwhelmed. When she transferred schools and wondered if she had made a huge mistake. When, in some ways, she felt like […]
Elora’s Dedication
Dellan and I had a dedication for Elora over the weekend at our home. It was a great way to celebrate her as a family, and I especially loved that it was specific to her. […]
Psalm of Renewal
Shortly after starting this blog (over 5 years ago… what?!) I wrote a Psalm of Surrender. It was based on my Word of the Year at the time, ‘freedom.’ I chose the word ‘renew’ for […]
A Few Marriage Thoughts
Most counselors will be quick to advise that a good marriage doesn’t start with your spouse, it starts with yourself. I’m sure you’ve heard it before: You can’t control what anyone else does and you […]
Treasuring the Hours
During my first semester of college, we had to take a short college life introductory course. It was meant to help us transition from having our days pretty much mapped out in high school to […]
Time in the Word as a New Mom
Before we became parents, Dellan and I had a steady morning routine. We’d wake up, head downstairs, make some coffee, grab a comfy spot, and read the Bible for a while. Some days we would […]
My Baby Name Rules
I have always loved reading baby name lists. I’m the oldest of 6 children, so my parents were often on the hunt for good baby names while I was growing up. I distinctly remember reading […]
Gabrielle Ruth Writes 