I don't want to be overly dramatic about choosing a name for our baby- because people choose names for their kids literally every day and it's just a normal human experience. But I have always really appreciated cultures …

I've shared before about the miscarriages that we had before Eden was born. I had another one in June. For about a year, we tried to have another baby and I experienced a lot of chemical pregnancies- (a very, very early misca…

Today marks 8 years since my brother Andrew, my only sibling, took his life.  Outside of my husband and my daughter, I don't know if I have ever loved someone as much as the love I felt for him. Andrew and I were about as d…

This is my healthier take on the popular Boursin orzo recipes. I love Boursin and I love the idea of a one-dish wonder, but I wanted something with less saturated fat and sodium. I decided to try using a block of Neufchatel chees…

This pearl couscous salad is my current favorite summer salad. I plan to make it on repeat and have it in mind as a go-to dish for taking to gatherings with friends in the next few months. It’s easy, versatile, and so good that I…

One of the most intense and formative seasons of wrestling with what I believe about suffering came when I was working as a chaplain at a hospital in West Africa. Just before that chapter began, I was back in the States for a few…

This has been a go-to snack for me this week. It's just SO simple, and SO good. You can mix it up in about 2 minutes, and then it's done. Here's what you need to make about 4 servings: 1/2 cup of oat flour 2 tablespoo…

Back in December , a friend gave me this book,   Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi, and I couldn’t put it down. I’ve been wanting to sit down and write out some reflections ever since. It was a deeply thought-provoking read for …

These  bowls  truly felt nourishing, flavorful, and deeply satisfying.  We just got back from a trip and I was looking to create a meal that was pretty healthy and veggie-filled, and also to make something with whatever we had on…

Today is  World Down Syndrome Day! It' s  a day to celebrate the lives of individuals with Down syndrome, raise awareness, and advocate for greater inclusion. A lot of people observe this day by wearing brightly colored misma…

Last night I made a super easy  white chicken chili. I literally just threw a package of dried beans and liquids into the crockpot, which took all of 30 seconds, let it cook all day, then dumped in a few other ingredients, which …