I wanted to sit in a posture of reflection and celebration this month as Grace and Glory turns 5. I thought it would be fun to spend the next few weeks revisiting some of the most popular posts published since this blogging journey began. Today’s blog was originally published in January of 2020 and is…

If you would have told me a little more than five years ago I’d be jumping into the blogging arena, I would have laughed. With enough to do on my plate between family and work, I had no inclination to add one more thing to my weekly tasks.   Besides, the world had enough voices speaking…

Over the course of my life, I have been on numerous field trips, vacations, and museum tours.  As a result, I’ve had plenty of opportunities to see security guards in action. I’m guessing you probably have, as well. Typically uniformed so as to stand out, these individuals protect everything from valuable historical treasures to forbidden…

Have you ever asked yourself the question: “What else could possibly go wrong?” Anthony and I recently had one of those weeks where all we could do was look at each other, laugh, and ask that very question. A pipe under our bathroom sink had burst; our refrigerator was leaking on the kitchen floor; and…

Have you ever observed Canadian Geese in flight? If so, you’ll understand me when I say it’s not a quiet event.  It’s a noisy affair with honking galore. Typically flying in a V-formation, the lead goose blazes a trail for those behind him to follow.  This point bird takes the brunt of the journey as…

She’s been a huge part of my life for a while now. Thirty-six years ago today, she made me a mother for the first time. She has stretched me in that role more than I ever imagined possible. It was routine, when she was a child, for her to come into the house carrying a…