The 5-Word Prayer

by Ember // May 23, 2018 // No Comments

My head and heart were conflicted. As we walked out the front door after that first house tour, my heart was racing. Could this finally be the house? It felt like home as soon as we walked into the front... Continue reading →

Walking by Faith

by Kate // April 20, 2016 // No Comments

Early November 2015 It’s early November, the leaves are all but gone, the air is beginning to turn frigid and I’m running a solid 40 minutes late because I forgot how long it takes to get out of the house... Continue reading →

Opportunity to Trust

by Kate // August 14, 2015 // 1 Comment

My hands are folded and perched on my now protruding belly as I step up, close my eyes and gently bow. “The blood of Christ.” She says, as she hands me the cup. “Amen.” As I hand the chalice back... Continue reading →

A Letter to my Baby

by Kate // February 12, 2015 // 4 Comments

Dear Baby Kono 4, BABY KONO 4!! I am over-the-moon excited that I am finally saying these words! We have been patiently waiting and praying and hoping that someday the timing would be right to add another child to our... Continue reading →

Be Still: Kate’s Thoughts on “Strive” for 2015

by Kate // January 14, 2015 // 3 Comments

I never officially declared a word or phrase for 2014, but in my heart the word that guided me through last year was perseverance. I came upon this word while doing a devotional reading one bitter cold morning last January.... Continue reading →

Be Thou My Vision: Ember’s Thoughts on “Strive” for 2015

by Ember // January 8, 2015 // 2 Comments

Happy New Year! Kate and I are starting off 2015 here on The Sunlit Path with a theme word for the year: Strive. After much reflection and discussion of this past year, we kept coming back to the word strive... Continue reading →

The Journey to a Child: A Story of Faith, Hope, and the Glory of God’s Miracles

by Kate // December 2, 2014 // 4 Comments

Last weekend our families gathered together in celebration of Thanksgiving. It was a wonderful day full of good food and great company; everyone was in high spirits. Two days later we gathered again, this time with extended family and family... Continue reading →

On Living in the Hallway

by Ember // September 15, 2014 // 1 Comment

When I finished reading Kate’s blog post (Tips for Surviving Church with Small Children) last Friday, I started crying. My reaction caught me off guard. Surely this was not the correct response to such a humorous “how-to”…right? Don’t get me... Continue reading →

Tips for Surviving Church with Small Children

by Kate // September 12, 2014 // 4 Comments

My head was down as I walked out of the 4K classroom; it was Open House/Meet the Teacher night at the boys’ school. I gently guided Nolan, who refused to be carried, to the left towards Keaton’s room when I... Continue reading →

The Hard Way

by Ember // September 4, 2014 // 2 Comments

I’d like to be able to tell you that, since taking The First Step, we’ve been leisurely strolling along on The Sunlit Path—basking in a warm halo-ish glow, feeling oh-so-satisfied with ourselves for making the “right” choices, secure in the... Continue reading →