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 →

Time, Standing Still

by Kate // September 2, 2014 // 2 Comments

I fish the scissors out of the junk drawer by the fridge and open the blades so they form the letter V. With the sharp end I carefully slice the tape that is keeping the package closed. The mailman left... Continue reading →