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Book Review: Beholding and Becoming – The Art of Everyday Worship

October 31, 2019

Book Review: Beholding and Becoming – The Art of Everyday Worship

As someone who dabbles in watercolour, I was familiar with Ruth Chou Simons’ stunning artistic work (have a look at her floral and lettering prints), though I never had a chance to read anything written by her. Since I’m a person who generally connects better with images than words, I was immediately drawn to the…

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Soft Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

June 12, 2017

Soft Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

There are many things I could blog about right now, but I’m going to jump back in with this peanut butter cookie recipe adapted from Rosie Daykin of the Vancouver bakery, Butter Baked Goods (one of my favourites). Fun fact: this is actually the ONE thing I have had in my editorial calendar for months –…

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What I’m Into: March 2017

March 31, 2017

What I’m Into: March 2017

It’s that time of year where the evening light starts sneaking into our living room and I absolutely love it! To wrap up the month, I’m linking up to Leigh Kramer for the March edition of “What I’m Into. I always enjoy finding interesting recommendations from others in the blogosphere. What I’ve Been up to: …

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Inspiring Me Lately: Ocean Scenes

March 24, 2017

Inspiring Me Lately: Ocean Scenes

I am drawn to places with water when it comes to spending time in nature. The ocean, bays, lakes, creeks, ponds – I love to photograph these places. I am not exactly sure why. Perhaps it’s the colour, the movement and sound, the way it changes, its reflections or the way it interacts with light….

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Yes and No: Reflections on Lent from a Novice

March 3, 2017

Yes and No: Reflections on Lent from a Novice

  I am a novice when it comes to Lent, as this is only my second year observing it. To be honest, I think I first encountered Lent through the film, Chocolat. I don’t remember it being talked about much in my church. I knew it as a time to temporarily give up on “indulgent pleasures”…

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Photographer. Wandering Artist. Jesus Follower. Wife. Baking Addict. Tea drinker. Pursuing creative living in Winnipeg, MB.

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