In my household, it’s rare for bananas to get overripe. The brown banana you see above had to be set aside for the purpose of this picture. My husband’s favourite FOOD (not just fruit) is bananas. On the rare occurrences that a bunch of bananas become overripened, they either go into a blender, into banana …
To kick off the Love Encompassing blog for 2025, this is the beginning of a year-long series about the fruit of the Spirit. “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified …
It’s the end of the year and the beginning of the next, a time of goals and reflection. I recently had an epiphany of sorts that I wanted to share that can be summarized by something my husband frequently says to me. Altered from Bruce Lee’s original quote, my husband often repeats the following: “I …
Recently, my best friends and I watched The Lorax, and a quote stuck out to us that I have thought about nearly every day since: “a tree falls the way it leans. Be careful which way you lean.” Because it has been on my mind so much, I took that as an indication to sit …
Eleven years ago, I attended an Acquire The Fire youth conference. Recently, I came across my notebook from that event. It was interesting to see what my struggles were back then and what I was learning. I would have been 15 years old, and I was in my poetry writing phase. This is the poem …
I turned 26 this month and I’m still waiting for that moment where it really hits me that I’m a grown up… it didn’t happen when I had the freedom a driver’s license offers, or when I graduated university, or even when I got married. As a kid, I always thought that grown-ups knew SO …
When the Israelites were enslaved in Egypt, God chose the prophet Moses to speak to His people and to Pharaoh, the king of Egypt. I encourage you to read this scripture for yourself, it’s found in Exodus, but I will quickly paraphrase some of it. Moses is immediately worried about how he will be perceived and …
Have you ever found yourself going along your merry way when suddenly a wrench gets thrown into the peacefulness of your day? The line was longer than you anticipated so you’re running late, you cut your finger prepping dinner, forgot your wallet, feel a tickle beginning in your throat… the list goes on and on. …
When we walk in the Spirit it is so much easier and feels more natural to love God, others and ourselves. Our hearts align with God’s desires, and He desires love. “And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.” Colossians 3:14 We are His creation. We are called to love …
I’ve been married since autumn of 2021, but I’ve known my husband since middle school. And I’ve known from the beginning that he loves a good hit of adrenaline from time to time; it used to really freak me out! I would always say “be safe” or “be careful” when he was on his way …
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I spent nine days in the incredible country of Iceland this past month. My husband and my brother had a chess tournament in Reykjavik; myself and my brother’s girlfriend joined for a holiday. After the tournament, we ventured out of the city. It was an absolute privilege to be able to explore this other-worldly country. …
We hear a lot about “being intentional” but not as much about what those intentions are. In secular law, we see that intention matters. For example, in Canada, there are murder charges in the first degree, second degree and manslaughter. The three of these have various components that distinguish them, but intention is a huge …
It was a blessing to grow up in a home and on a property where it was effortless to seek out the sunrise and the sunset; all I had to do was leave my bedroom. Sitting at the kitchen table with breakfast, the sunrise would stare me in the face. Spending an evening in the …
A biblical concept that I return to often is God’s endless love and His new mercies every morning. In Lamentations 3:22-23, it says: “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Amidst a lot of hardship, the author of Lamentations …
The talented and beautiful Dolly Parton once said, “storms make trees take deeper roots.” While the science may not back that statement up exactly, the sentiment behind it is a lovely piece of wisdom. I often use this expression to encourage people weathering a storm, but one day I began to think about it even …
In this post, I’m going to walk with you through my mind during the creation of the Love Encompassing logo. Welcome! I am glad you’re here. Before I begin, let’s pause and rest on the assurance that God makes everything beautiful in His time. Thank you, God, for this confidence and this peace amidst truly …
The Lord has been working in me for years now to prepare for this moment; in these past several years I have been collecting thoughts, ideas, and questions into a notebook. One day this collection will be converted into blogs, social media content, and more. I have many months’ worth of ideas in this notebook, …
