My husband and I recently celebrated our anniversary and it had nothing to do with a nice restaurant or flowers. Perhaps you can relate. Here's how it happened:

We had worked all day, he kids needed attention and the thought of getting dressed up was laughable. So, instead, we shared a slice of chocolate cake out of a "to-go" container while the dishwasher hummed in the background. Then, the baby started crying.

Some would argue that we should have found a sitter and gone out. I'm sure I've read a marriage book (or five) that would agree. But let me say this for my fellow homebodys: Date night can be found sitting on your own living room rug with a deck of cards.

Sarah

PS - I did however send a peom to Joel during the afternoon and thought you might like it as well:

"The Wild Rose" by Wendell Berry

Sometimes hidden from me
in daily ...

Our daughter was recently on stage for her Christmas dance recital and it brought back this memory.

I had forgotten to warn her about the bright stage lights beforehand, which meant she wouldn’t be able to see us in the audience. In an instant, I saw her searching eyes and anxiety. Although we could see her just fine, all she saw was darkness.

I wanted to shout out: “I’m here, sweetheart! I SEE YOU!” but that would have been inappropriate. It broke my heart and she was near tears.

How often is this me when I’m talking to God? Jesus, I need you! Do you see me? I can’t see you!

At the end of the dance, the stage lights went off and the house lights came up. My husband and I sprung from our seats and waved frantically until Olivia's eyes caught ours. Relief washed over her face the ...

THANK YOU! Last week, over 555 of you said “Yes!” to financially supporting the music and ministry of SPIRIT 105.3. Because of your generosity, we can continue to uplift and encourage you, your family and friends.

Your ongoing support is what keeps the music going, the commercials family-friendly, and most of all, continues to transform lives as we all serve God by loving people. 

From all of us here at SPIRIT 105.3, Thank YOU. If you weren’t able to partner with us last week and would like to, you can still do so – click here!

-Sarah

Ever have a day of level 10 reactions to level 2 situations? I kinda live in that space. What do you meaaaan you can’t find your shoes!?! Where are my keeeeeys???

Perspective often squelches my overreactions. For example, my cousin Allison and her husband recently sold their home and moved to Haiti.  Allison works at a clinic with very sick children. She said last week as she went to bed, she saw 40 people sleeping outside the clinic just to make sure they got seen the next morning.

Today my focus is slowing down enough to see what really demands my time, energy, and effort. 

-Sarah

A red Snoopy backpack and two pigtails… I remember my first day of school like it was yesterday!

My mom (also a teacher) made back to school time so much fun. She’d sneak a note on my napkin and a treat in my lunchbox. And she’d encourage me to look for kids in the classroom who looked lost or lonely, and go make a new friend.

Now I’m getting ready to do the same with my soon-to-be kindergartner and I find myself with the same checklist

1. Shop online!
This is saving me so much time and hassle. Our school supply list is intense: 36 glue sticks (No purple!) and 2 folders w/bottom pocket only – plastic preferred. Um….. is it just me or are these rules a lot more specific than when I was a kid? I don’t have time to scan the aisles and visit 10 different stores. ...