In the book of Judges, we are introduced to Gideon, a man God would use to deliver the Israelites from the bondage of the Midianites. The Midianites were cruel invaders who...
Stories of My Repurposed Life
Facing the Future Dauntlessly
This weekend was an extra-special long sabbath that involved a retreat away to the mountains in Colorado with many I love the most in this life. Through the ministry of...
My Blog Has a New Home
I started blogging in 2008 not long after our youngest daughter came home from Guatemala. Over the years, I’ve shared hundreds of posts on faith, parenting,...
Transplanted to Grow
We all love beautiful flowers but, we often don’t consider the process that leads to those glorious blooms and sweet fragrances that delight our senses. This first...
Hope in Your Repurposing
Monday morning inspiration from professor, theologian, and priest Henri Nouwen: "The years that lie behind you, with all of their struggles and pains, will in time be...
Introducing {Re}Purposed Lives
Several years ago, I discovered our family had an embarrassing problem with stuffed animals. As we were packing up for the big move from St. Louis to Sarasota, I was that...
