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- May 2013 (16)
- 22: In which words like “real” and “true” mean things
- 20: In which Bennah is a woman of valour (+ a giveaway with tukula)
- 19: In which it’s an ordinary Pentecost
- 18: In which you are sorta soaring
- 17: In which I link you up (vol. 23)
- 16: In which they are overlooked in a sea of hipsters
- 15: In which “Jesus Feminist” has an official cover!
- 15: In which we, as women, are worth it (+ a giveaway of “Mom in the Mirror”)
- 12: In which (love looks like) an unsteady Mother’s Day and an anniversary at Wal-mart
- 10: In which I link you up (vol. 22)
- 08: In which I share my favourite books for Jesus Feminists
- 07: In which the light is breaking through
- 06: In which I’ve got a song to sing
- 03: In which I link you up (vol. 21)
- 01: In which it would take something more terrible still (guest post from Jonathan Martin)
- 01: In which I recommend God’s favourite place (+ 25 free gifts!)
- April 2013 (21)
- 30: In which I geek out over Doctor Who (+ my favourite episodes)
- 29: In which this is the home that is shaping me
- 28: In which we need to ask questions that have no answers
- 26: In which I link you up (vol. 20)
- 25: In which it is beautiful (a bit of poetry + a giveaway)
- 24: In which I have (more than) one good phrase
- 22: In which I embody a story
- 21: In which this is not a timid, grave-tending life
- 19: In which I link you up (vol. 19)
- 18: In which I am (not much of) a war photographer
- 17: In which I wear dandelions in my hair
- 16: In which I’m running for Mercy
- 14: In which I have circles of friendship – and a Lobster
- 12: In which I link you up (vol. 18)
- 11: In which I share my creative process
- 09: In which we celebrate two years of Evelynn Joan
- 07: In which we invite you to a dinner party for Bread & Wine
- 05: In which I link you up (vol 17)
- 04: In which there is no more “us” vs. “them” :: guest post by Matt Appling
- 01: In which Jezebel gives way to Deborah
- 01: In which I share what I’m into :: March 2013
- March 2013 (18)
- 31: In which we celebrate Easter
- 28: In which these are the days when we were loved right to the end
- 26: In which I present a day with Evelynn (in four acts)
- 25: In which we leave a little room
- 22: In which I link you up (vol. 16)
- 21: In which I want the pretty and the broken :: a guest post by Jerusalem Greer
- 19: In which I am 34 and ready to confess
- 18: In which I will stand with survivors
- 17: In which Jesus Feminist is available for preorder
- 16: In which Joe wants to throw a party for Evelynn
- 15: In which I link you up (vol 15)
- 14: In which this is the wilderness life :: guest post by Adam S. McHugh
- 13: In which [love looks like] maybe but probably not but maybe
- 11: In which God does not want to use me
- 10: In which I link you up (vol 14) + international women’s day favourites
- 06: In which I announce the International Women’s Day synchroblog
- 04: In which art is like manna
- 03: In which I share what I’m into (February 2013)
- February 2013 (14)
- 24: In which I enter a bit of silence
- 21: In which I link you up (vol 1.13)
- 20: In which I am paying attention
- 17: In which my Mum told me stories
- 16: In which I add “Ish Gibor Chayil!” to our lexicon
- 15: In which I link you up (vol 1.12)
- 13: in which [it is Lent and] I’m anticipating life
- 11: In which I will not be silenced
- 10: In which I ask your opinion on the matter of head shots
- 08: In which I link you up (vol 1.11)
- 07: In which sheLoves well
- 06: In which I bless the merciful
- 04: In which this is the house that Jack built
- 03: In which I share what I’m into (January 2013)
- January 2013 (17)
- 30: In which I am bowed low
- 29: In which I am damaged goods
- 26: In which I am brave in an ordinary way
- 25: In which I link you up (vol 1.10)
- 23: In which there is no “and”
- 20: In which we numb the light
- 20: In which iSanctuary rescues human trafficking victims (+ a giveaway!)
- 18: In which I link you up (vol 1.9)
- 17: In which I made something for you (well, one of you)
- 16: In which I get rid of my mobile phone (and learn a couple of things)
- 14: In which I offer a Christian response to #IdleNoMore
- 12: In which nou pa ont oublié, we have not forgotten you, Haiti.
- 11: In which I link you up (vol 1.8)
- 09: In which our gentleness is evident to one first
- 06: In which I am learning to own my authority
- 04: In which I link you up (vol. 1.7)
- 01: In which I choose my word for 2013 – LIGHT
- December 2012 (18)
- 30: In which I am fearless – sort of
- 27: In which I wrap up 2012 with my favourite posts
- 24: In which we wish you a happy Christmas :: Where are you today?
- 23: In which I catch a glimpse of heaven
- 21: In which I link you up (vol 1.6)
- 20: In which we are FULLY FUNDED
- 19: In which (love looks like) room to change
- 18: In which my daughter wants to lose weight
- 15: In which we need pragmatists and prophets
- 14: In which I link you up (vol 1.5)
- 13: In which we’re suffering for Jesus in matching t-shirts
- 12: In which I need your help with “Jesus Feminist”
- 10: In which the Kingdom of God is also a small family leading worship
- 07: In which I link you up (vol 1.4)
- 06: In which I bake shortbread
- 05: In which it’s a two-part invention
- 04: In which I present My 2012 Favourite Things :: a Christmas gift guide
- 02: In which we get this part of the Incarnation
- November 2012 (20)
- 30: In which I link you up (vol 1.3)
- 28: In which I live-stream with Help One Now and Pure Charity
- 27: In which it’s Generous Tuesday (+ my video from Haiti)
- 26: In which I see a burning bush and say “Yes”
- 24: In which I celebrate the imperfect Christmas
- 24: In which I am speaking life :: Practices of Mothering
- 23: In which I link you up (volume 1.2)
- 22: In which I am an artist (not a preacher or a teacher)
- 21: In which we are saved to each other (it’s a y’all thing, y’all)
- 20: In which I commission you
- 18: In which I hope she remembers, today at church
- 16: In which I link you up v.1
- 14: In which this is a Wednesday in my life
- 13: In which I tell you the truth about telling the truth
- 12: In which Mary DeMuth wonders what is behind our need to be right (and a giveaway!)
- 09: In which an uneasy pacifist wears the poppy
- 07: In which I ask you about your spiritual mothers
- 06: In which we build a school today, and transform a community forever (updated!)
- 04: In which I have a [powerful] free download for you :: In which I am practicing
- 01: In which we will subvert the system for good
- October 2012 (18)
- 31: In which we’re not wasting the sunshine
- 30: In which I call Rachel Held Evans a woman of valour
- 28: In which I unveil my scientific writing process
- 24: In which I can’t Create if I’m always busy Reacting
- 22: In which it’s not much fun being The Project
- 20: In which you must begin with your own life-giving life
- 18: In which I confront one of my great fears
- 17: In which once upon a time, I called a midwife and Sherlock to Downton Abbey
- 14: In which I came too close to God (and now I need some space)
- 12: In which I head home
- 11: In which I list my favourite things about Haiti
- 10: In which I meet a mountain mover
- 09: In which God doesn’t look the same anymore
- 07: In which I’m leaving on a jet plane
- 05: In which I commission you
- 03: In which the stories that aren’t told are the sweetest to me
- 02: In which I call Emily Wierenga a Woman of Valour {and a giveaway!}
- 01: In which I am finished ignoring
- September 2012 (19)
- 30: In which {love looks like} the room to change
- 29: In which I share 10 can’t-miss blogs
- 26: In which I am the tame becoming wild
- 25: In which Joseph turns four years old
- 24: In which she’s thinking about it
- 22: In which I share what I’m into {September edition}
- 19: In which I don’t have much else to say than this
- 17: In which I’m practicing
- 16: In which I dive into the water
- 15: In which my soul awakes
- 12: In which I am here, breastfeeding, but not for much longer
- 11: In which Joe starts preschool and other matters including banana bread
- 10: In which I defend the cafeteria
- 08: In which I am (more or less) killed with delight
- 06: In which I am headed to Haiti
- 05: In which I hope you never leave us
- 04: In which Anne starts Grade 1
- 03: In which summer is ending
- 02: In which I’m not preacher or a teacher, I’m an artist
- August 2012 (19)
- 30: In which I admit to being afraid of poverty
- 29: In which Anne gets her ears pierced
- 28: In which he wouldn’t do anything different (neither would I)
- 26: In which I am surprised by friendship
- 23: In which I get a new tattoo
- 22: In which I leave Mercy, it’s bittersweet
- 21: In which I introduce you to a brave & beautiful artist {plus a giveaway!}
- 20: In which I radically stay put
- 18: In which we start small, we start with Sabbath
- 17: In which a feminist sticks up for boys {Guest Post}
- 16: In which there is holy work in compassion
- 15: In which I tell you about my two (yes, two) book deal
- 14: In which I share what I’m into these days {Summer 2012}
- 13: In which Emily Wierenga writes about bones
- 11: In which it’s caught (not taught)
- 09: In which my heart just sits down
- 06: In which I simply get to work
- 02: In which I take a break
- 01: In which [love looks like] an empty birdhouse
- July 2012 (22)
- 30: In which I think we should do it anyway
- 25: In which we are saved, right now {a syncroblog}
- 24: In which this is saving my life right now
- 23: In which I find a tattered book
- 21: In which I write about benches, restoration, and egalitarian pleasure parties
- 19: In which I have a conversation with myself
- 18: In which it’s business as usual
- 16: In which the Higgs boson sounds like Cuban dance music
- 14: In which I write a love letter (to my own body)
- 13: In which we are colouring in summer
- 11: In which I set up a feast
- 10: In which I am partaking
- 08: In which I mark 7 years of blogging and God chuckles
- 07: In which I share my daily books + 10 books of poetry
- 06: In which I share 10 (okay, technically 14) spiritual memoirs
- 05: In which I share 10 books I read over and over (and over)
- 04: In which I share 10 books for tinies
- 03: In which I share 10 books for older tinies
- 03: In which I share 10 books by Canadians I wish the world would read
- 02: In which I share the 10 books that influence my parenting
- 01: In which I share 10 books that changed my faith
- 01: In which I announce 10 Book Week
- June 2012 (18)
- 30: In which I search for family {Guest Post: Karen Huber}
- 27: In which I would pray, but I think I already am
- 26: In which there is something big buried here in the small words
- 25: In which you are not forgotten
- 23: In which I am a bell
- 21: In which Love, in fact, Does
- 19: In which my daughter wants to lose weight
- 17: In which I want to hear it for the boys
- 16: In which {love looks like} sawdust swirling
- 14: In which I admit to being a prolific blogger
- 13: In which the doorbell is ringing
- 12: In which I am at home here and there
- 10: In which we are saved to each other (it’s a y’all thing)
- 06: In which you are loved and you are free
- 06: In which this is the sacred everyday
- 05: In which I urge American Christians to tip their hat to the Queen
- 04: In which I post a few links and Anne picks hip-hop
- 02: In which I am baptized, over and over, again
- May 2012 (19)
- 31: In which I share stuff I’m into [May 2012 edition]
- 30: In which I don’t understand Syria
- 28: In which it’s simple and it’s beautiful
- 27: In which it is this one
- 24: In which I dance in the grocery store
- 22: In which I advocate for being a person
- 21: In which it’s the morning hours
- 19: In which I have felt really, truly beautiful a few times
- 17: In which we live in a field of wishes
- 15: In which my son doesn’t like me sometimes
- 14: In which I do something that feels amazing
- 11: In which this is my identity
- 08: In which Anne has an Art Show for Mexico
- 07: In which I’m no angry feminist
- 07: In which the parable is really about the Father
- 06: In which it happens every night
- 04: In which I am getting used to my own voice
- 02: In which I introduce you to my book!
- 01: In which [love looks like] a black gown and a piece of paper
- April 2012 (24)
- 30: In which I emerge to my new digs
- 27: In which we’re raising MacGyver
- 26: In which I wonder about Pinterest
- 24: In which I admit that I couldn’t be a Christian by myself
- 22: In which I think we all remember somehow
- 21: In which this is the year that I am running
- 20: In which the daily life can be fearless in its own way, too
- 18: In which I present you with wise women over 50
- 17: In which I criticise my list, offer my spiritual guidance to bloggers, and other matters
- 16: In which I present 50 Church and Faith Lady-Bloggers
- 14: In which I write a letter to you, mama
- 13: In which I’m listening, watching, reading, and a few other things
- 12: In which He is abounding in Love
- 11: In which the rebels aren’t always brave [Guest Post and a GIVEAWAY]
- 09: In which our Evelynn Joan marks one trip around the sun
- 08: In which God has restored church to me
- 08: In which He is Risen and I write it down
- 07: In which I scribble something down for Holy Saturday
- 06: In which I write something down for Good Friday
- 05: In which I write something down for Holy Week :: Maundy Thursday
- 04: In which I write something down for Holy Week :: Wednesday
- 03: In which I write something down for Holy Week :: Tuesday
- 02: In which I write something down for Holy Week :: Monday
- 01: In which I write something down for Palm Sunday
- March 2012 (20)
- 30: In which I write my last post – about introversion [Guest Post]
- 29: In which this is the view from here, don’t forget
- 28: In which I (re)imagine Christianity
- 27: In which boys can like babies, too, you know
- 25: In which I believe in God all over again
- 24: In which Katherine has an epiphany on Epiphany [Guest Post]
- 22: In which I have an Evangelical Hero Complex
- 21: In which we will come at last to love the whole world
- 20: In which I [just write about] want to be fearless about aging
- 19: In which it’s my birthday and I want a present from you
- 18: In which vulnerability is true courage
- 16: In which Brian finishes seminary
- 16: In which the flight attendants were right after all
- 12: In which I believe in miracles
- 09: In which I want to turn my life upside down (as usual)
- 08: In which I write a letter to my eldest daughter for International Womens Day
- 06: In which I’m trying to pay attention to my pace these days
- 04: In which even my blood slows down to pay attention
- 02: In which God uses the "foolish" things to confound the "wise"
- 01: In which I am a biblical woman
- February 2012 (20)
- 29: In which I reject the temptation of negative definition for the Kingdom of God
- 28: In which I can feel like Sisyphus (again)
- 27: In which these are the tired thirties
- 26: In which I am nearing the end of the book proposal and other matters
- 22: In which [it is Lent] words need flesh
- 21: In which I read the Book of Longing
- 20: In which Anne turns five-and-a-half
- 18: In which I’m on my soapbox about shame
- 17: In which there is a crack in everything
- 14: In which [love looks like] a back injury and an apology
- 13: In which I lean into it
- 12: In which I say thank you for being part of something amazing
- 11: In which I feature 5 – okay, actually 10 – more of your Practices
- 10: In which I feature a few of my favourites from your Practices
- 09: In which my own Mum shares her Practices with us
- 08: In which I share your Practices, the non-blogger edition
- 07: In which this is the mama-art {Guest Post: Erika @ The Life Artist}
- 06: In which we all share our Practices of Parenting
- 04: In which I am preparing for a carnival on Monday
- 01: In which I go to the mountain lake because it’s all I know to do
- January 2012 (23)
- 31: In which I’m slowly saying goodbye to Emerging Mummy
- 31: In which Joe picks tools over sports
- 29: In which it’s a Sunday alone and we’re all singing
- 28: In which I apologise for yesterday’s post
- 27: In which [love looks like] a mirror of the mystery
- 26: In which all is grace
- 24: In which I expose the true enemy of the Gospel
- 23: In which I am currently…
- 22: In which I won’t tell you that you’re pretty
- 20: In which we are all a patchwork quilt of lovemaking, just walking around
- 18: In which I announce The Practices of Parenting Carnival
- 17: In which the world is glowing before anyone is awake
- 16: In which I am experiencing a thousand gifts (700 – 734)
- 14: In which there’s nothing like it
- 13: In which there are more of us than you might think
- 12: In which I am gratefully, disillusioned
- 11: In which this is the inasmuch
- 09: In which I ask for your Practices of Mothering (or Fathering)
- 08: In which love is right up to the dark (and a bit about my book thing)
- 04: In which [love looks like] a real marriage
- 03: In which I thank my brothers
- 02: In which Anne and Joe talk about God
- 01: In which I choose One Word for 2012 :: Fearless
- December 2011 (16)
- 29: In which these are the favourite posts of 2011 – yours and mine
- 27: In which I share my favourite books of 2011
- 26: In which [love looks like] the evening of Christmas
- 23: In which we wish you a happy Christmas – and a poem
- 20: In which these are the short days
- 19: In which I am experiencing a thousand gifts (686-699)
- 16: In which Evelynn turns 8 months old
- 14: In which a woman tells a story of the Incarnation
- 12: In which I am done fighting for a seat at the table
- 11: In which a little boy says "Thank you" and we wrap up our Christmas project
- 10: In which I sing songs in the cold twilight
- 09: In which I admit to my one weakness
- 08: In which I practice realistic expectations [My Practices of Mothering]
- 06: In which I just write, dreams come true edition
- 03: In which I see a burning bush and say Yes
- 01: In which Anne cuts off all her hair
- November 2011 (19)
- 30: In which I share what I was into: November edition
- 29: In which there are 12 causes for Christmas: Women
- 27: In which I share what we are actually doing for Advent
- 25: In which we inaugurate Quiet Thanksgiving
- 22: In which I’m expecting something from Advent
- 21: In which I announce a Christmas Project for us (Updated)
- 20: In which the Internet comes over to my house
- 18: In which [love looks like] date night, interrupted
- 16: In which I am dismantling a lie
- 14: In which this is their time
- 11: In which I remember
- 10: In which Evelynn turns 7 months old
- 08: In which I had the chance to do something amazing – and I didn’t
- 07: In which the tinies are becoming readers
- 07: In which I am experiencing a thousand gifts (658 – 685)
- 05: In which this is my best of October
- 04: In which I remember chipped front teeth and reading and collarbones
- 03: In which I offer a prayer for you, for today, my friends
- 01: In which I find grace to be dry land
- October 2011 (19)
- 31: In which I am experiencing a thousand gifts (636-657)
- 28: In which I invite you over for coffee and prayer
- 26: In which I choose the road to Somewhere
- 24: In which he enjoys giving rest to those he loves
- 23: In which I need to invest in a film crew
- 20: In which I assign positive intent [My Practices of Mothering]
- 19: In which the spirits of the air live in the smells
- 18: In which I [just write to] unstick the stuck
- 14: In which [love looks like] a mess
- 14: In which I love a good protest
- 12: In which I [Just Write] about ink
- 11: In which I’m an uneasy pacifist
- 10: In which I am experiencing a thousand gifts (610 – 634)
- 09: In which we are vacationing Caucasians
- 08: In which I discuss organic vs. systemic ministry
- 06: In which it’s time to choose tough love
- 04: In which some guys do not want to kill stuff at mens’ ministry
- 03: In which I write a bit more about womens’ ministry and invite your thoughts
- 01: In which I write a letter to Womens’ Ministry
- September 2011 (21)
- 30: In which I share the stuff I was into this September
- 29: In which we are three weeks into this homeschool thing
- 28: In which I [Just Write] about praying like it matters
- 26: In which I need space on the margins [My Practices of Mothering]
- 25: In which Joe turns 3 and I cry (of course)
- 20: In which I need a bit of room to breathe [Just Write]
- 18: In which I wish I went to a church with windows
- 17: In which I am writing it down for someday
- 16: In which I am Surprised by Oxford, too
- 15: In which a 2-year-old teaches you how to pray [Guest Post: Anonymous]
- 14: In which I am stalling and just writing – on a pumpkin
- 13: In which these are 5 things making me laugh
- 12: In which we are affirming flames [My Practices of Mothering}
- 11: In which it’s been 10 years since that horrible day
- 10: In which I pray into the questions
- 09: In which Evelynn is 5 months old today
- 08: In which I beg heaven to do something
- 07: In which we are official "homeschoolers"
- 06: In which I can feel like Sisyphus
- 03: In which [love looks like] a sandbox
- 01: In which I share the stuff that I am into this month [August 2011]
- August 2011 (25)
- 30: In which I am a woman, not a girl
- 29: In which I am experiencing a thousand gifts (588-609)
- 29: In which we make and do for the Pinterest challenge
- 26: In which I take up the Pinterest challenge
- 25: In which Evelynn sucks on Joe’s ear
- 23: In which I cling to the vine [My Practices of Mothering]
- 22: In which we gather and smile
- 22: In which I say yes to art and mess and a mural
- 20: In which I meet a coyote and other matters of little importance
- 18: In which we are celebrating 5 years of Anne-girl
- 17: In which I am a tongue talker
- 16: In which I want to be a Namer
- 15: In which [love looks like] sitting in the garage together
- 14: In which we talk labels and being an incarnational Christian
- 12: In which I’m living here in the lines of a poem
- 10: In which I write a bit about my prairie-Granny
- 09: In which someone is 4 months old today
- 08: In which this is a tale of many Jesuses and why I choose to follow one
- 08: In which these are My Practices of Mothering
- 07: In which he is always and ever
- 05: In which [loves looks like] a handmade bed
- 04: In which I’m swimming and drinking iced coffee and celebrating
- 04: In which I know your calling (and mine)
- 03: In which there is a time in which to be
- 01: In which this is how I see the Kingdom
- July 2011 (20)
- 28: In which I lose my Right Answers (and that’s the best thing that ever happened to me)
- 27: In which I admit to being spectacular
- 26: In which I make a big deal out of sleep [My Practices of Mothering]
- 25: In which this is how I’m spending the July days
- 22: In which I am planning on taking over Pinterest with wise women
- 21: In which this is a bit about my only boy
- 20: In which it’s Denim Jumper Time
- 18: In which I believe in play [My Practices of Mothering]
- 15: In which it is a quotidian mystery
- 14: In which this is what I’m into this summer
- 13: In which I am part of the insurgency
- 11: In which I explain how to change your mind in just 5 easy steps
- 11: In which I am experiencing a thousand gifts (558 -570)
- 09: In which there is joy in enough (again)
- 07: In which we believe in make-believe
- 06: In which we are just having gobs of summer
- 05: In which I practice gentle discipline [My Practices of Mothering]
- 04: In which I am packing up the Cinderella DVD right about now
- 04: In which we have the night
- 01: In which I pray with old people
- June 2011 (25)
- 30: In which this is where I’m from
- 29: In which I am still a person [My Practices of Mothering]
- 26: In which I promise not to call myself fat
- 24: In which I blame the Rice Krispies
- 23: In which baby breath casts its spell early
- 22: In which I wonder about having faith like a child
- 20: In which I have worth [My Practices of Mothering]
- 20: In which she is ready and I am not (yet)
- 18: In which I write a line for the good man
- 17: In which this is home
- 16: In which the Bruins win but who cares?
- 15: In which I try to see the big picture [My Practices of Mothering]
- 14: In which I share Evelynn’s newborn photos
- 13: In which I write about hockey – for reals
- 12: In which I am experiencing a thousand gifts (527-557)
- 10: In which this is the road to the front porch
- 09: In which we have a routine [My Practices of Mothering]
- 07: In which we practice attachment [My Practices of Mothering]
- 06: In which I am speaking life [My Practices of Mothering]
- 05: In which we are artists in our own home
- 04: In which this is my best of May
- 03: In which the compliments are rather back-handed these days
- 02: In which we are making art here
- 01: In which we’ve been out and about
- 01: In which I wrote a love letter
- May 2011 (20)
- 30: In which they’re hiding the words in my own heart
- 28: In which I am witness to miracles
- 26: In which Joe is a dirt bag
- 24: In which we visit an enchanted forest
- 23: In which I imagine being an old lady
- 22: In which we sit around the fire to tell good stories
- 18: In which we are not invisible
- 16: In which I meet two readers at McDonald’s and the truth comes out
- 15: In which your love has always been our lives’ foundation
- 14: In which I wanna snuggle with you
- 13: In which our [love looks like] 10 years of moments
- 10: In which you can find community in the craziest places
- 10: In which I find my soft spot
- 08: In which I sum up my mother in one sentence (and a bit)
- 08: In which we sing a Spring Song and do a bit of housekeeping
- 05: In which she is still herself
- 04: In which this is richness, thick with grace (but I’m tired, I admit)
- 02: In which Osama bin Laden is dead
- 02: In which we use our words to love each other [and The Other]
- 01: In which this is the rally to restore unity
- April 2011 (15)
- 29: In which I would if I could [be a bit more ridiculous]
- 28: In which you can sort of tell that they’re sisters
- 27: In which I am still learning a new song
- 25: In which a skeptic chooses to dance
- 21: In which [it is Holy Week and] we were loved right to the end
- 20: In which this is the cure for what ails
- 18: In which a lactivist is humbled
- 16: In which it’s enough and not enough and somehow a miracle
- 12: In which I share the story of Evelynn’s birth
- 11: In which it was love at first sight
- 11: In which we introduce our daughter
- 08: In which there is grace-love in the waiting
- 05: In which we are in Week 40: We use our words to love each other
- 03: In which this is the stuff of God
- 01: In which this is {the moment}: Look what she learned to do this week!
- March 2011 (22)
- 31: In which we are in Week 39: So unbelievably ready to have this baby (and no end in sight)
- 28: In which I write a letter to my son
- 27: In which she just keeps bringing light (look what I made!)
- 27: In which [it is Lent and] these are the days
- 24: In which Joe is very proud of his stick
- 24: In which we are in Week 38: The truth about it all (I feel it all)
- 22: In which God uses the "foolish" things to confound the "wise"
- 21: In which I channel my inner Tyra
- 21: In which [it is Lent and] I go to church for the first time in months
- 16: In which we’re having a Baby Pool – wanna play?
- 15: In which we should totally do that
- 14: In which we are in Week 37: Stretch marks, birth plans and other items of note
- 13: In which we have small victories
- 13: In which this is about Helping Hearts
- 11: In which I want you to need me and other random music
- 10: In which [it is Lent and] it is enough to be waiting in the cold
- 08: In which I write a letter to my daughter for International Women’s Day
- 07: In which we think the same sometimes
- 04: In which this is what I see when I look in the mirror
- 04: In which I actually write about hell
- 02: In which I am no theologian but I play one on the Internet
- 01: In which I am writing about hell over at A Deeper Story today
- February 2011 (14)
- 27: In which it’s enough for them when it’s enough for me
- 22: In which I am taking a few days off
- 18: In which this is the view from the feast
- 16: In which this is about my dad and one way he translated God’s Father-heart to me
- 15: In which we are in Week 33: Updates and Talking Baby Stuff
- 14: In which I choose to feast; this is Kingdom Come
- 10: In which I am at The Point
- 09: In which you can trust me – I’m a professional amateur
- 08: In which every stitch is a prayer of pausing
- 07: In which I have no sleep but, perhaps, soul quiet
- 04: In which it was enough to fill us both to the brim
- 03: In which it wasn’t my best day but then it was
- 02: In which I am over at A Deeper Story today
- 01: In which we are in Week 31: What’s in a name? And a belly shot
- January 2011 (19)
- 28: In which Anne teaches me how to receive a gift
- 26: In which I am a biblical woman
- 25: In which Joe could teach the black ops a thing or two about negotiation
- 24: In which listening well is part of life together
- 23: In which we welcome Ariana Faith
- 22: In which love looks like [bedtime rituals]
- 20: In which I have no proof of being a writer but a burnt supper
- 18: In which we are in Week 29: On choosing to give birth at home
- 17: In which I receive the first challenge to "Enough"
- 17: In which I review (or confess my way through) "Radical"
- 16: In which I review Bloggertunity: A Mom’s Guide to Blogging
- 13: In which we eat snow and look up, up, up
- 13: In which we are in Week 28: Sleeping and Sneaky Ultrasound Techs
- 11: In which Annie opens the door of her heart
- 10: In which I am experiencing a thousand gifts (509 – 526)
- 07: In which Anne learns to skate and I learn to let her go a bit more
- 05: In which He wants to know what he can do for you
- 05: In which they can be a bit too honest
- 04: In which these are the honest scenes from life this week
- December 2010 (21)
- 30: In which I choose a word for 2011
- 30: In which I reveal the secret of successful potty training
- 28: In which we are in Week 26: Gender, Surprises and Belly Shot
- 27: In which this was my grown up Christmas
- 25: In which we wish you a Merry Christmas
- 24: In which it’s an undone Christmas Eve
- 23: In which I offer you holy reading
- 22: In which I thank you for being part of the Very Mercy Christmas Party
- 21: In which this is about birth and humanity and the Incarnation
- 20: In which we go Christmas shopping
- 19: In which we can call this present time, our own
- 17: In which these were my favourite books of 2010
- 15: In which I am sick and disappointed
- 14: In which these are my favourite posts of 2010 (January – May)
- 13: In which these are my favourite posts of 2010 (June – December)
- 10: In which I learn when there’s joy in enough
- 08: In which Anne and I present a play in one act about our hearts
- 07: In which, like a good Canadian, I have a paroxysm of moral outrage
- 05: In which love looks like [Sunday morning]
- 03: In which I am slowly learning to say I don’t know
- 01: In which disembodied communication can make you a sociopath
- November 2010 (20)
- 30: In which we are in Week 22: To sleep perchance to dream
- 29: In which I am experiencing a thousand gifts (499 – 508)
- 28: In which it is the first Sunday of Advent
- 26: In which we are quite loving the Performances of Four
- 22: In which schooling is on my mind
- 22: In which we dance on a Saturday morning
- 18: In which mercy triumphs over judgement (when there is Love)
- 18: In which Annie writes my name
- 16: In which we are in Week 20: Well, there you are!
- 14: In which Joe is 110% Boy
- 11: In which I am keeping the faith
- 10: In which my entire concept of God changed when they were born
- 09: In which we are in Week 19: My favourite parenting books
- 08: In which I make a decision about this church
- 07: In which this is my bit for the Saturday Evening Blog Post
- 06: In which I’m knitting for crying babies these days – want to join me?
- 04: In which we are grieving a girl that changed the world
- 03: In which blogging is weird but it helps somehow
- 02: In which this is my retirement plan
- 01: In which we are all a bunch of sickies
- October 2010 (24)
- 29: In which I say THANK YOU for a VeryMercy Christmas
- 28: In which I need more (but really less)
- 27: In which this is a conservative perspective on the Tea Partiers
- 26: In which we are in Week 17: Belly Button Kisses
- 25: In which I am a sober little pig
- 24: In which we pick wishes
- 22: In which I am giving away 3 movies and other matters – CONTEST CLOSED
- 21: In which we should all have a heart so tender
- 20: In which we join the Very Mercy Christmas project
- 19: In which we are in Week 16: Avocados are bigger these days
- 18: In which we never had a problem with vampires
- 18: In which I am experiencing a thousand gifts (478 – 498)
- 18: In which I’m still grappling with organised religion and wondering what’s next
- 16: In which being a boy is hard work
- 14: In which love looks like [on call schedules]
- 12: In which we are in Week 15: Flutters and Midwives
- 11: In which we are celebrating Thanksgiving
- 11: In which this is why I don’t/can’t have an iPhone
- 07: In which we jump and wander and worship
- 05: In which we wear our babies
- 05: In which we had an explosion of boy toys
- 04: In which wonder is connected to contentment
- 03: In which I am experiencing a thousand gifts (439 – 453)
- 01: In which these are catching my eye and my heart
- September 2010 (20)
- 30: In which we have owls and spiders and wonder
- 29: In which this is about words and love and croup
- 28: In which I need grace for this moment
- 27: In which we have some exciting news to share
- 26: In which Joseph turns two so I reflect on everything I love about the boy
- 23: In which the girls are settled in and I’m going for a walk on Saturday
- 22: In which I wonder how you explain death to an over-sensitve little girl
- 21: In which we lose someone lovely
- 20: In which no one can ever doubt my committment to my husband ever again
- 16: In which this is my reflection on motherhood
- 14: In which we throw rocks in the lake and my soul exhales
- 13: In which our boy has a hero
- 11: In which these are catching my eyes and my heart this weekend
- 10: In which we have permission to speak freely
- 09: In which I hate the Cat Piano and hatch an evil idea
- 08: In which I’ll write about rainbows and cute kids tomorrow, I promise
- 07: In which this is Tuesday, Unwrapped
- 06: In which small moments equal big love
- 04: In which this is the great danger
- 03: In which I remember one that was lost
- August 2010 (22)
- 31: In which I admit to an unreasonable affection for the Royal Family
- 30: In which this is my perfect Sunday because I am easily pleased
- 29: In which these are capturing my eyes and my heart this weekend
- 27: In which this is what I’m into this month
- 26: In which we are those crazy Internet people but not stalkers
- 25: In which I often find God in the paradox
- 23: In which this kind of crazy is just like coming home
- 20: In which these are catching my eye and my heart this weekend
- 19: In which I am purging Dora and Elmo from our bookshelves
- 17: In which we are celebrating 4 years of Anne-Girl
- 16: In which we’re eating and praying and loving right here
- 15: In which I am experiencing a thousand gifts (402 – 418)
- 12: In which swimming lessons bring me hope
- 11: In which she’s the poet of stones and plain life
- 10: In which this is Tuesday, Unwrapped
- 09: In which I share 4 reasons why I am NOT against same-sex marriage
- 08: In which I can’t keep quiet, I can’t thank Him enough
- 07: In which these are catching my eye and my heart this weekend
- 06: In which it’s more than we could have asked or imagined
- 03: In which it’s good to BE a character
- 02: In which this is how breastfeeding changed me
- 02: In which it’s gonna be good growing up together
- July 2010 (25)
- 29: In which she gets a gold medal for singing
- 28: In which I am learning to live loved
- 28: In which I need more and less
- 26: In which it’s like looking in a mirror
- 25: In which God is still chipping away at my heart of stone
- 23: In which this is {the moment}
- 22: In which it’s my 5th blogiversary
- 21: In which I had just one request for the evening
- 20: In which this is all it takes to be a hero evidently
- 20: In which there is nothing like staying at home for real comfort
- 19: In which my tinies are teaching me to just step out
- 16: In which these are catching my eye and my heart this weekend
- 15: In which there is a theatre under the stars – and you should go
- 15: In which I review Searching for God Knows What
- 13: In which this is what a happy boy in the summertime looks like
- 12: In which I am the keeper of my home
- 12: In which I am experiencing a thousand gifts (391 – 401)
- 09: In which this may be the downside of being a Disney Princess Free Zone
- 08: In which there’s a reason we call the beach The Napmaker
- 06: In which it was the anniversary gift that backfired
- 05: In which I wonder what it means to be "keeper of the home?"
- 05: In which I am experiencing a thousand gifts (368 – 390)
- 03: In which this is my bit for the Saturday Evening Blog Post
- 02: In which I am valuable
- 02: In which I review "Stuff Christians Like"
- June 2010 (28)
- 30: In which a lazy morning in Fort Langley deserves a latte
- 29: In which Anne guards her gates
- 28: In which Brian reveals his true calling
- 28: In which I am a working mother and proud of it
- 26: In which these are catching my eye and my heart this weekend
- 25: In which The Nines is indicative of a larger gender issue in the church
- 24: In which we don’t get enough old people these days
- 23: In which the punishment has to fit the crime AKA I win one
- 22: In which the sun sets on an early summer night
- 21: In which we ran away to Seattle for a few days
- 21: In which I could never get enough of this boy
- 20: In which we have owls
- 20: In which this is Brian, being a Dad
- 16: In which we go on a Mumma and Her Boy Date
- 14: In which I am experiencing a thousand gifts (344 – 367)
- 12: In which we choose a career path for Joseph, thanks to hot guys running around the pitch
- 11: In which these are catching my eye and my heart this weekend
- 10: In which I am just your mother, Bitter, Party of One
- 10: In which I giveaway Lovey’s Tushies, a natural alternative to baby wipes
- 09: In which this is my bit for the Saturday Evening Blog Post
- 09: In which this is the last bit of house crap
- 08: In which this is where I live
- 07: In which I update you on our new home
- 05: In which Joseph suffers from a plight
- 04: In which now I know that life takes faith
- 04: In which this pretty much says it all
- 02: In which a marriage (not my own) taught me the joy of covenant
- 01: In which I am home
- May 2010 (26)
- 31: In which we dedicated it to the glory of God and changed lives
- 28: In which I forgot to iron my dress
- 26: In which this is Tuesday, Unwrapped
- 24: In which these are 10 ways to help Mercy
- 23: In which this is a big week for Mercy and I could use your help
- 22: In which these are catching my eye and my heart this weekend
- 20: In which sometimes I want
- 18: In which I like the Vancouver mom bloggers
- 18: In which this is Tuesday, Unwrapped
- 17: In which I am experiencing a thousand gifts (328 – 343)
- 17: In which this was the important work of the week
- 15: In which she loves
- 13: In which we might be gettin’ dumber for the Google and I love Anne Shirley
- 12: In which we celebrate 9 years of being the Bodacious Besseys
- 11: In which mega churches aren’t sustainable – for the pastor
- 10: In which Papa is SO BUSTED
- 10: In which we read our "letter from God"
- 10: In which I announce the winners of the giveaways
- 07: In which these are catching my eye and my heart this weekend
- 06: In which I review Plan B – and have one for you as well
- 06: In which I host a Mother’s Day giveaway
- 05: In which this is me, being a Mum
- 03: In which grief and hope are rising up again
- 03: In which I announce the winners of the Whole Foods Giveaway among other things
- 02: In which this is the Whole Food Challenge summary
- 01: In which this is my bit for the Saturday Evening Blog Post
- April 2010 (25)
- 29: In which it’s whole foods & a whole life
- 29: In which your bookmarks tab is about to be very full
- 28: In which it takes more time but it’s worth it
- 27: In which I lost 10 lbs and spent about the same
- 26: In which I end our Whole Food Challenge with a giveaway
- 24: In which these caught my eyes and my heart this week
- 23: In which {this moment}
- 23: In which I review week 10 & 11 of the Whole Food Challenge
- 21: In which these are the instructions for the morning
- 20: In which this is for Tuesday Unwrapped
- 19: In which there is irony at the pro-life demonstration
- 16: In which these are catching my eyes and my heart this week
- 16: In which these are 7 Quick Takes
- 13: In which visions of homegrown tomatoes are dancing in my head
- 13: In which these are the days…
- 12: In which my Mum and my Auntie have each other
- 09: In which we got engaged 10 years ago so I post embarrassing pictures
- 08: In which these are catching my eyes and my heart this weekend
- 07: In which I don’t care if the tinies know about the Romans Road
- 05: In which new life is blooming at the Mercy House
- 05: In which Brian has some pretty big muscles and a good sense of humour
- 05: In which my dad is building a farm team for the Bruins
- 02: In which I am taking the weekend to worship
- 01: In which we were loved right to the end
- 01: In which I review "Pistachio: A Veggie Tales Movie"
- March 2010 (34)
- 31: In which my niece, Addison, is one year old today
- 30: In which I welcome fellow Vancouver Mom readers
- 30: In which I talk about spanking
- 29: In which I review Weeks 8 & 9 of the Whole Food Challenge
- 29: In which I am experiencing a thousand gifts (309 – 327)
- 26: In which it’s nice to see a tire swing again
- 25: In which it’s kind of hard to believe sometimes…
- 24: In which I am perplexed, in need of an opinion and resorting to bribery
- 23: In which these are catching my eyes and my heart
- 22: In which I (surprise, surprise) have an opinion about healthcare reform
- 21: In which we cut off his golden ringlets at last
- 19: In which it’s my 31st birthday today!
- 18: In which an SUV full of Responsible Suits show me the way
- 17: In which I review Week 7 of the Whole Food Challenge
- 16: In which I have a very bold, very BALD friend
- 16: In which this is Tuesday Unwrapped
- 14: In which this is my prayer for the week
- 14: In which this is what I would write if this was the last one
- 12: In which I announce the winner of a giveaway
- 12: In which my wedding ring cost $35 (AKA My thoughts on wedding shows)
- 11: In which I am capturing quiet
- 10: In which Annie had a little kiss from heaven
- 09: In which I am just going to write about my couch and not edit it
- 09: In which the story is shifting evidently
- 09: In which Brian gets laid….(off)
- 08: In which it’s become a bit more simple and I like it
- 06: In which this is the theme for the weekend
- 06: In which this is my bit for the Saturday Evening Blog Post
- 04: In which I am learning to let Annie learn
- 04: In which I am wondering about my life story – and giving away a copy of A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
- 03: In which I review Week 4 and 5 of the Whole Food Challenge
- 02: In which I am experiencing a thousand gifts – Good Stories Edition (291 – 308)
- 02: In which I simply need to say thank you
- 01: In which I review "Hear No Evil"
- February 2010 (24)
- 26: In which I need your good stories
- 26: In which I am contemplating a separation
- 24: In which we are sick but well entertained
- 22: In which I am experiencing a thousand gifts (258 – 290)
- 22: In which we cheated but it wasn’t worth it
- 19: In which she knew just what he needed
- 19: In which I share some of our Olympic experience so far
- 18: In which she is very good at being 3
- 16: In which I am tired, worn out and burned out on religion for Lent
- 15: In which I am slowing down – and it’s rather painful
- 15: In which the grand gestures of love look a bit different these days
- 12: In which I share my vast and vital knowledge of knitting
- 11: In which I strive to clarify my thoughts on the Emerging Church
- 10: In which I am learning to stop trying harder to be nicer
- 09: In which everyone has something to say
- 09: In which he is winding down
- 08: In which we are learning to eat AND to nourish
- 06: In which this is my bit for the Saturday Evening Blog Post
- 05: In which these are 7 Quick Takes
- 04: In which I have discovered that I don’t care about the emerging church anymore
- 03: In which I discuss the Challenge and invite you to join
- 03: In which I am seriously investigating bubble wrap as a solution
- 02: In which we embark on the Whole Foods Challenge
- 01: In which I am experiencing a thousand gifts (238-257)
- January 2010 (24)
- 25: In which I am taking a week off
- 24: In which I review The Justice Project
- 23: In which Anne comforts Joseph
- 22: In which it’s quieting me down these days
- 21: In which this is what church was like for me as a kid
- 20: In which this is part of growing up together
- 19: In which I am learning to take and eat
- 18: In which I came from pioneers
- 18: In which I am this type of mother
- 17: In which I think we may have a performer
- 15: In which we had a prayer meeting in the portable
- 14: In which I found this photo and just had to share
- 14: In which my heart is with Haiti today
- 13: In which someone has started preschool
- 12: In which I am a tiny bit terrified
- 11: In which I am experiencing a thousand gifts (224 -237
- 10: In which we go to Traditional Service
- 05: In which Anne and Papa take a walk
- 04: In which we are quality timing the day away
- 03: In which this is definitely going to be blackmail material
- 03: In which it time for the Saturday Evening Blog Post
- 02: In which our musicals tastes are about like this
- 02: In which I receive my first kick in the pants for 2010
- 01: In which I choose a word for 2010
- December 2009 (30)
- 30: In which these are my favourite posts of 2009
- 29: In which these are my favourite books of 2009
- 28: In which I am experiencing a thousand gifts, a Christmas edition (166-223)
- 27: In which I have a heritage of faith
- 27: In which Apples to Apples never met this family
- 25: In which we wish you a happy Christmas
- 24: In which I am singing Mary’s song as Advent draws to a close
- 23: In which we do our Christmas baking
- 22: In which this is how we celebrate Christmas
- 22: In which He might have come from Moose Jaw
- 20: In which I’m in the midst of an avalanche
- 19: In which this is some linky action
- 18: In which he knows he’s not supposed to but does it anyway
- 16: In which I remember Chancellor Roberts
- 16: In which my nouns and verbs need to announce Him
- 15: In which I introduce you to Primal
- 14: In which I join the Christmas Tour of Homes
- 14: In which I am experiencing a thousand gifts (127-165)
- 12: In which the bitterness is lifting
- 10: In which I am participating in the Great Cookie Recipe Exchange
- 10: In which Rick Warren comes out against this "terrible bill"
- 10: In which we have a winner
- 08: In which I blame Beyonce for those catchy tunes
- 06: In which I am overruled
- 06: In which I am horrified by the Ugandan government’s persecution of the LGBTQ community
- 06: In which I review a few Christmas books
- 06: In which I review White Picket Fences – and give one to one of you!
- 05: In which there must be a full moon tonight
- 04: In which these are 7 Quick Takes
- 01: In which we are all dedicated
- November 2009 (20)
- 29: In which it is the first Sunday of Advent
- 29: In which her two little toothies get me every time
- 29: In which I review "Same Kind of Different As Me" and "What Difference Do It Make?"
- 25: In which this is for today
- 25: In which we need to calm our hearts
- 23: In which it is for the seasons
- 21: In which it is time to face the truth
- 20: In which I have the fever
- 19: In which this is what I believe
- 18: In which I still love my stuff
- 18: In which we can always wander because we can always come home
- 16: In which nothing is new under the sun
- 13: In which this is some random linkage
- 12: In which I look out the window
- 11: In which I am keeping the faith
- 10: In which we are completely GROSSED OUT
- 05: In which I am grateful in my bones
- 04: In which we are homeowners again
- 02: In which I am experiencing a thousand gifts (105 – 126)
- 02: In which I cross another one off the Bucket List
- October 2009 (22)
- 29: In which this is how the move went
- 28: In which I make a decision about the H1N1 vaccine
- 28: In which she has music in her soul
- 27: In which I am turning reflective (instead of packing)
- 24: In which there’s a reason we call him Curly Bear
- 23: In which it is a rainy day
- 22: In which I pull out a bottle of whine
- 20: In which we don’t go to strip clubs, I promise!
- 19: In which I am learning to parent like God parents me
- 17: In which this is a retelling
- 16: In which this is for today
- 15: In which it always matters
- 15: In which we were meant to be
- 12: In which I am experiencing a thousand gifts (104)
- 11: In which we spent the day at the Cranberry Festival
- 07: In which I am changing the world today
- 07: In which I decided not to do a giveaway after all
- 06: In which I made this so they have to like it.
- 06: In which someone wasn’t too sure about the cake
- 04: In which the deep freeze is standing at the ready
- 02: In which I visit Irving Bible Church
- 01: In which he’s got a nice suit but he’s still got dirt in his blood
- September 2009 (22)
- 30: In which sometimes I wonder where they get it
- 29: In which we have a day of firsts
- 28: In which I am experiencing a thousand gifts (92-103)
- 25: In which we are celebrating 1 year of Joseph Arthur
- 24: In which he is called here too
- 22: In which it is time for a newsy update-y thing
- 22: In which it always matters
- 21: In which it is Turn Off Week
- 19: In which he is such a little boy sometimes
- 19: In which I am ditching the disposables
- 18: In which these are 7 Quick Takes
- 16: In which I am still learning a new song
- 15: In which Addison is dedicated – and so are we
- 14: In which I am experiencing a thousand gifts
- 12: In which I review "A People’s History of Christianity"
- 11: In which someone just wanted to say hello after his nap
- 09: In which I saw a love story
- 08: In which mean kids still suck
- 08: In which this is how marriage works sometimes
- 05: In which I have some bad karma
- 03: In which I miss her
- 01: In which we are building the walls with prayer
- August 2009 (20)
- 28: In which Joseph is 11 months old
- 28: In which I am not heavy
- 27: In which I ask for clarity and he just says "marry me?"
- 24: In which I am experiencing a thousand gifts
- 22: In which I wonder if God can be trusted? Part 4
- 21: In which these are 7 Quick Takes
- 20: In which these are a few books that have impacted me
- 18: In which we are celebrating 3 years of Anne-Girl
- 17: In which I attempt to Lend a Hand to the Brownies
- 14: In which this is why my heart is there
- 13: In which these are 7 tiny moments
- 11: In which anticipation is half the fun
- 08: In which I must confess
- 07: In which it is Photo Phriday
- 07: In which it is World Breastfeeding Week
- 06: In which it is time for some linky action
- 04: In which she went to Sunday School to pass out crayons
- 03: In which getting dirty can be very good for your soul
- 01: In which I am going to subject you to a "Look what I made!" post
- 01: In which we have a winner
- July 2009 (23)
- 31: In which – GRACIOUS PROVIDENCE, IT’S HOT – it’s time for various and sundry
- 28: In which I may end up with a deep freeze after all
- 27: In which I am experiencing a thousand gifts
- 26: In which Joseph Arthur is 10 months old
- 26: In which we are blue like play dough AND we have a Book Giveaway!
- 24: In which these are 7 Quick Takes
- 23: In which it makes you want to get married all over again, doesn’t it?
- 21: In which I am still myself
- 20: In which Joseph gives us a kiss or two
- 18: In which it is time for some link action
- 17: In which we spend a summer afternoon at the market
- 16: In which I am reminded that we are in it for the long haul
- 14: In which I wonder what comes first
- 13: In which it is multitude Monday this week
- 11: In which these are 7 Quick Takes
- 10: In which I welcome the readers of Sorta Crunchy
- 09: In which I am learning to relax into this relationship
- 08: In which we are creating a plausibility structure
- 07: In which he finally unclenched his teeth and swallowed
- 06: In which love is here to stay
- 02: In which I gave up and just enjoyed the summer day
- 01: In which I am still emerging
- 01: In which these are a few random links for your time-wasting pleasure
- June 2009 (22)
- 30: In which someone is 9 months old already
- 29: In which it wasn’t me! a Not Me Monday post
- 28: In which I meet a Jesus-y guy at the bookstore once or twice
- 26: In which it was never between you and them anyway
- 25: In which I am living moment to moment
- 24: In which I become vulnerable about my shorts
- 22: In which I am bested by the crow
- 21: In which those boys are much too much
- 21: In which my tinies have an amazing Daddy
- 19: In which I am seeking advice on feeding
- 17: In which I share a few links
- 16: In which I am making a list of the gifts #1
- 16: In which I am praying for Iran
- 16: In which I am remembering how much I hated that book
- 15: In which it is a weekend in review
- 15: In which it is Super Target vs. me
- 13: In which this is why the storm doesn’t scare
- 12: In which I check the Bucket List
- 12: In which we visit Cedar Rapids
- 10: In which my life just got exponentially busier
- 10: In which we have a Critter Birthday and an inferiority complex
- 09: In which we return from Nebraska
- May 2009 (16)
- 28: In which I threaten a spanking
- 28: In which everyone deserves an ice cream cone
- 26: In which I wonder if God can be trusted Part 3
- 25: In which I welcome you to the new digs
- 25: In which kingfishers catch fire
- 23: In which this is a great way to spend a sunny evening
- 22: In which we add to my "Things I’ve Noticed About Americans" List
- 21: In which this is a great way to spend a rainy day
- 18: In which you’ll just have to indulge me here
- 18: In which I tell a tale of housekeeping
- 14: In which I review the Passion of Mary-Margaret
- 13: In which Joseph says his first words
- 12: In which we celebrate 8 years
- 07: In which I wonder if God can be trusted Part 2
- 04: In which we are the Bear Family
- 04: In which we have been accredited
- April 2009 (9)
- 30: In which I wonder if God can be trusted Part 1
- 28: In which these are some random acts of linkage
- 23: In which I recall moonlit kisses
- 21: In which this is the difference between Tiny #1 and Tiny #2
- 20: In which we have 30 ways to be green – and a green giveaway!
- 19: In which spring is arriving
- 19: In which my husband deserves this – trust me
- 14: In which I wonder where my stitches at?
- 13: In which I return
- February 2009 (14)
- 24: In which it is the season of Lent
- 23: In which it wasn’t me! A "Not Me Monday" Post
- 22: In which I review "The Echo Within"
- 21: In which we have a new game to play
- 19: In which we make some life-changing decisions
- 17: In which the Bruins are on a winning streak indeed
- 15: In which we have 3 winners
- 15: In which I am sure there are lovely people in Arkansas
- 12: In which Joe cuts a tooth and Anne is growing up so fast
- 12: In which I update you about my neighbour situation
- 10: In which I have 3 books to giveaway for V-day
- 08: In which I don’t know what to do about my neighbours
- 03: In which we visit Steveston just to watch the sunset on the ocean
- 02: In which I write a letter to myself at 20
- January 2009 (23)
- 30: In which I am choosing to believe Ted and Gayle Haggard
- 29: In which I review the Christian Writers Market Guide
- 28: In which this is worth a read (H/T Julie Clawson)
- 27: In which I cave to the pressure
- 25: In which the Bush twins have some wisdom for us and other matters
- 25: In which we celebrate 4 months of Joe
- 24: In which listening is part of life together – and I’d rather do that
- 21: In which Brian is Canucked – almost
- 20: In which I am live blogging the inauguration
- 19: In which we enjoy the sunshine
- 16: In which I join a mission of Mercy
- 16: In which I share a few Anne-isms
- 15: In which I welcome the contemplatives
- 14: In which the Bergens have returned to Kenya to face their attackers
- 13: In which we’ve been doing quite a bit of baking lately
- 12: In which Joe captures my heart all over again
- 12: In which I am also missing the point
- 11: In which I spend some time alone
- 10: In which I wept while watching this. And then gave God glory.
- 09: In which I recommend CBC Radio 2
- 07: In which it is time for Zen and the Art of Trying Things on in Front of Honest Toddlers
- 06: In which it is very nearly almost finished
- 03: In which I do a status check on our tv situation
- December 2008 (26)
- 31: In which I choose a word for 2009
- 30: In which these are my top 20 photos of 2008
- 30: In which these were my favourite books fo 2008
- 29: In which these are my favourite posts of 2008
- 28: In which these are 2008′s top five moments
- 27: In which Brian’s hands have changed
- 26: In which we wish you a Merry Christmas
- 23: In which it is the fourth MONDAY of Advent
- 19: In which my soul waits, in silence
- 19: In which Anne has the reflexes of a cat
- 17: In which I share our tinies’ Life Verse
- 17: In which these bring me joy in the midst of poo
- 16: In which sometimes we all need a snuggle
- 14: In which I had one perfect moment today
- 12: In which I have more to add to the missional debate
- 11: In which I am..what’s that old word? Ah, yes…CONVICTED
- 11: In which we may have an excess of imagination here
- 10: In which I am Christmas shopping for free – almost
- 08: In which it is the second Sunday of Advent AKA Candles on the high-chair
- 08: In which I am still pretty new at this Advent stuff
- 06: In which Anne is cracking me up and other matters
- 05: In which I am fully alive
- 03: In which we cross another milestone and I win another battle
- 03: In which we set up our Christmas tree in our teeny, tiny apartment
- 01: In which we light the first candle of Advent
- 01: In which these are worth your time
- November 2008 (18)
- 29: In which I have a Bucket List
- 27: In which i celebrate "Make Something Day" by making, um, something
- 26: In which we play hooky deliberately
- 24: In which this is what is NOT going on in our house today
- 23: In which this is how Anne adjusted to Joseph
- 21: In which this is just one of the perils of being married to a jock
- 18: In which I am already preparing for Christmas…but not the way you might think
- 17: In which these are a few of the things I miss about the States
- 16: In which I am a lady of leisure (for one hour)
- 16: In which it is time for some linkage
- 14: In which it is International Baby Wearing Week
- 13: In which there is a practical side to this
- 12: In which I rise up to praise
- 12: In which I am on a journey
- 11: In which I will not break faith with them
- 05: In which you surely didn’t think that was all I had to say about that, did you?
- 04: In which I am rejoicing
- 04: In which we are finally at this day
- October 2008 (17)
- 29: In which I donate books….lots of books
- 23: In which these are a few priorities for the faithful
- 22: In which I wonder if you can be emergent in a conservative denomination?
- 19: In which we go to the Patch of Pumpkins
- 19: In which I prove that I am still a 14-year-old at heart
- 17: In which we make recommendations for new mums
- 14: In which even the Cabbage Patch doll didn’t emerge unscathed
- 13: In which it is Thanksgiving and Monday already *faint*
- 09: In which it’s time for a photo update
- 07: In which we have a conversation about wind and trees
- 07: In which cleaning and scrubbing can wait
- 06: In which I am looking towards life in the Spirit
- 06: In which the kids are dressed…sort of
- 04: In which I share bits and bobs and end with a bit about Joseph’s bob
- 04: In which I pray
- 03: In which I would be just fine if I never heard the word "maverick" again
- 02: In which I am pretty tired but it’s pretty worth it
- September 2008 (27)
- 29: In which we are a family of four
- 26: In which I give birth to my son standing up in a parkade
- 23: In which I am having Tumble Bugs flashbacks
- 22: In which I have some perspective
- 22: In which even my doctor asked me how I’m still walking
- 20: In which I’m cool …. most of the time
- 18: In which I am among the non-stressed
- 18: In which I reveal two of the worst words in the English language
- 17: In which we are just….waiting now
- 16: In which the first stage of labour has started!
- 15: In which dreams may come
- 14: In which politics are baaaaaaaack…
- 12: In which I am still transitioning while Anne finds her shadow
- 11: In which Anne puts Baby to bed
- 10: In which I am refocused
- 09: In which we are in Week 38
- 08: In which someone kissed a girl and someone else didn’t like it
- 08: In which it is one of *those* weeks – and it’s only Tuesday
- 06: In which it is a sushi and sunset night
- 05: In which I make a resolution while nesting
- 04: In which I review the RNC AKA Stream of Consciousness Might Not Work for Political Blogs
- 03: In which another election is looming
- 03: In which I realise I’m about to have TWO tinies
- 03: In which we are in Week 37
- 02: In which even the pastors wife wonders what the point of Sunday is?
- 02: In which Jim Wallis presents "The 5 Rules of Christian Civility" in elections
- 01: In which I am my beloved’s…and vice versa AKA My thoughts on mutual submission
- August 2008 (21)
- 30: In which I am officially a stay-at-home-Mummy again
- 28: In which abundant life is found
- 28: In which it’s time for some truthiness
- 26: In which I am loving Michelle Obama
- 22: In which we have a winn-ah and other matters
- 21: In which they ate and they ate and they ate and they…
- 20: In which we return from a weekend with old friends
- 20: In which it’s time for a giveaway
- 20: In which I am seeing God everywhere
- 19: In which we are in Week 35
- 18: In which Anne turns two and I turn reflective
- 12: In which we are in Week 34: Circumcision…to snip or not to snip… – UPDATED in comments
- 11: In which I did, in fact, know that his middle name is Hussein
- 11: In which we are in the Snarly Zone
- 09: In which Anne has a day at the beach
- 08: In which I’m all over the place this morning
- 07: In which I am horrified and saddened
- 07: In which I wonder if she’s that good already
- 05: In which we are in Week 33
- 04: In which we are raising a proper little charismatic
- 02: In which I decide on a motivator
- July 2008 (17)
- 31: In which I am quieted
- 30: In which we are in Week 32
- 29: In which I am a ragamuffin too
- 29: In which Anne thinks Creflo Dollar is her grandpa
- 28: In which the weekend is summarised
- 23: In which I ask you to decide which one is more embarrassing
- 22: In which we have another miracle
- 21: In which Anne digs Fruit Loops
- 17: In which I read The Way of the Heart
- 16: In which we are in Week 30
- 14: In which you might have grown up in a charismatic church if…
- 14: In which Anne wants chair
- 11: In which I ask for your prayers for the Bergens
- 10: In which we are in Week 29
- 09: In which we have stolen the American dream
- 03: In which I discover that I do, in fact, want to go to church
- 02: In which I had a good day
- June 2008 (11)
- 25: In which we are in Week 27
- 24: In which this is the MAX AMOUNT OF FUN
- 23: In which we return from holiday
- 11: In which I am everywhere but nowhere
- 10: In which Anne is the target market
- 06: In which Brian gets some advice at the tire shop
- 05: In which I admit to hoping
- 05: In which I am absolutely horrified
- 04: In which we are in Week 24
- 03: In which sometimes you just gotta dance
- 02: In which I can’t help but laugh sometimes
- May 2008 (10)
- 29: In which I don’t want to join a denomination but I don’t know why
- 23: In which I lose a friend
- 21: In which we are in week…I forget…what was I doing?
- 14: In which we are ONE BIG HAPPY FAMILY
- 14: In which we are in Week 21
- 05: In which I have a word of advice…for the ladies.
- 05: In which clothing is optional
- 03: In which I can have it all – just not all at once.
- 02: In which I interrupt this blog for a special announcement
- 01: In which we have abandoned the TV
- April 2008 (16)
- 29: In which it is Week 19
- 29: In which I tell a poop story – with apologies
- 27: In which there is a sight to behold
- 26: In which it is just another happy day
- 24: In which these are the books that have changed my life
- 23: In which we are in Week 18
- 22: In which it is, in fact, easy bein’ green
- 21: In which I return with a summary of the festival
- 20: In which I have a couple of words of advice
- 15: In which I pretend to be a writer for a weekend
- 14: In which Anne is a helper, a helper, a mighty fine helper
- 11: In which my daughter and my mother are teaching me a lesson
- 10: In which we are in Week 16
- 07: In which there is a connection between social justice and my TV
- 03: In which we are in Week 15
- 01: In which I am experiencing a personal Pentecost again
- March 2008 (8)
- 27: In which these are a few of my favourite things
- 21: In which we are in Week 14
- 20: In which I share my birthday with a sad anniversary
- 18: In which I share one of my favourite moments in the Bible
- 14: In which I find kindness while throwing up
- 12: In which I share our secret
- 08: In which I am learning to respond
- 03: In which we were wounded but are being healed
- February 2008 (3)
- January 2008 (5)
- December 2007 (7)
- November 2007 (8)
- 30: In which someone wishes their girlfriend was hot like me
- 28: In which I reflect on Christmas a bit
- 24: In which Anne Murray reminds me of Hoot
- 21: In which I dwell more deeply on the trampoline
- 19: In which the American healthcare system is unveiled
- 08: In which I am learning to lay it down
- 03: In which I give Anne another poem
- 02: In which I find a bit of space
- October 2007 (12)
- 22: In which programs create tired people and middling spiritual growth
- 22: In which I eat and pray
- 20: In which Anne is growing up
- 19: In which there are 101 reasons to breastfeed
- 18: In which I reconcile my seemingly-at-odds ethics
- 15: In which He is my own personal Jesus
- 12: In which I baffle the Starbucks Girl: A Play in One Act
- 11: In which I return to Agapeland
- 08: In which I react to ORU’s current lawsuit
- 05: In which I react to ORU’s current lawsuit
- 02: In which WM Merwin says listen
- 01: In which I "anyway"
- September 2007 (3)
- August 2007 (4)
- July 2007 (6)
- May 2007 (1)
- February 2007 (1)
- November 2006 (1)
- April 2006 (1)
- December 2005 (1)
