We love the Beatles.

In February, I need the reminder to look for joy.

Thinking about why I write.

I’m using reflection questions from Emily P. Freeman to think about what I learned in January.

Wendell Berry’s Jayber Crow reminds me of the beauty of an ordinary life in an ordinary place with ordinary people like me.

Re-reading Shauna Niequist helps me think about my grandfather.

Wendell Berry’s Jayber Crow has me thinking about home.

My One Little Word for 2021 is notice.

My top ten favorite books of 2020.

I’m considering how writing, and other ordinary everyday activities, help me light my corner of the world.

Adorning the Dark by Andrew Peterson is one of my favorite books on creativity.

Thinking about the things I carry.

I’m reflecting on the past month with Emily P. Freeman’s guiding questions.

Jon Meacham’s His Truth Is Marching On provides powerful insights into the truth John Lewis lived.

Thinking about how to make a difference when life feels out of control.

Listing some of my favorite books to bring me joy at the end of a long week.

I’m following Emily P. Freeman’s guidelines for October reflection.

Erica Bauermeister’s House Lessons helps us understand and think about our own lives.

Maggie O’Farrell’s novel Hamnet is beautiful and helped me remember the power of words to help grief.

Christina Lauren’s In a Holidaze and The Lazy Genius’s Holiday Docket have me in a holiday mood.