Lessons in Mercy

The conversation jumped around the circle as if it were the game of hot potato. Here and there a voice would speak up and a woman would share her story in a few words. Similar, I heard three women all tell the story of knowing Christ at a young age, but then coming to a point of making their faith their own. I waited to see if others would pipe in, wanting to give those a chance who may not have had the same experience to share something unique. After three voices, then silence, my story was told three times in theirs, so I stayed quiet. 

So What About Minimalism?

First off, I have been a negligent blogger again, but such is life sometimes. The last month and a half have been a crazy time for me -- is there ever a time when I don't say that? However, I have finished assignments, added more to my workload, we have traveled and we have had guests, just about every weekend in the month of November. Truth be told, I am quite ready for life to return to normal, but I unsure what that means anymore. For the next year, my life will pretty much be a series of coursework and traveling.

But today, I want to write about something that I have been considering for the better part of this year: minimalism. What does it mean? Does it apply? Why or why not? This is a hot-button topic. And it is all the rage, like kale. (By the way -- ew, there is a reason it is used as garnish at the deli counter, partly kidding). However, just because it is currently an issue of our day, does it have relevance in the life of a believer?

Home Sweet Apartment

So we are settled into our apartment and I promised a few friends I would post some pics of our new space. I am honestly loving our new home, and I have found some ways to be creative and fun with the pieces we already own. So here's the tour!