Hope Tastes Like Coffee Cake
This post was originally published 6 years ago. I stand in the kitchen on a rainy October day eating blueberry coffee cake. My mom has...
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Welcome to B Side Becca. Ever get to what feels like the end of Side A in your life as kids get older, work roles change, parents need you in a different way? You sit in the pause wondering if any B side song could ever be as good as the hit single already played? It takes motivation to keep listening, keep seeking to try new things, and learning. Hope to believe there's more to be heard, sung and shared. Faith that the Lord has a plan and purpose for you as you embrace changes and new chances. I'm there. And I'm ready to flip the record.
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Sep 253 min
Bible Literacy Library: A Bible, A Dictionary & An Atlas
In my last post, I mentioned that I'll be working through suggesting books to read for Bible study, aka a Bible Literacy Journey. You can...
Sep 253 min
Starting a Bible Literacy Journey
A thought has been needling my brain over the last couple of years and I have yet to do anything about it. So, what better day than today...
Aug 312 min
Take a Hike: Hiking the Trails of the Indiana Dunes
Sunset at Indiana Dunes State Park We typically hold out for fall, winter and spring hikes, leaving the summertime to the ticks, tourists...
Aug 304 min
What I've Been Reading Summer '24 Edition
My summer reading habits are always a bit on the lighter side with mysteries, quick reads that don't take much focus, and audiobooks, so...
Apr 35 min
{Book Review} Best Books of Winter
Me: coming out of hibernation. The books I need to recommend to you: stacking up. The blog: sitting here like a forlorn little blossom....
Nov 30, 20236 min
{Book Review} What I Read in November
Hi All! There are not many areas in life where I would stand up and {gently} elbow you over and say, "honey, honey, let me handle this"...
Nov 28, 20234 min
5 Things a Daily Walk Has Taught Me
On a warmer, balmier, kinder weather day in October I started a challenge that has slowly morphed into pursuing 100 days straight of...
Sep 28, 20238 min
{Book Reviews} What I Read in September
I forced myself to read non-fiction that took more concentration so I didn't get lazy in my reading -and then listened to audiobooks
Sep 19, 20235 min
ecclesiastes 3: seasons of life & the vanity of it all
This clearly isn't a great picture, so let me explain why I'm using it. I remember taking it three years ago. Sitting in a parking lot,...
Sep 12, 20234 min
I Shall Not Want: what a grocery budget challenge teaches me about God
Tuna salad sandwich, applesauce and cottage cheese were for lunch today. Mainly because it's September. "What does September have to do...
Aug 31, 20235 min
{Book Review} August Books: Winners & Losers
Welcome to the end of August! A beautiful breeze, a cup of coffee and a denial from Amazon saying I can no longer earn commission on any...
Aug 23, 20235 min
5 Ways You Can Make Your 2023 4th Quarter Count
We're heading quickly toward the 4th quarter of the year - and everyone knows the 4th quarter is the most exciting to watch! So, as your...
Aug 17, 20234 min
Theology Thursday: Prayer Wrap Up
Hey, Hey, It's Theology Thursday! I have plans for the fall as to what topic I'll be digging into, but today is wrap up day: This summer...
Aug 8, 20235 min
5 Favorite Chicago Foods & Places (i'm guessing you haven't tried!)
If I could do it all over again, I would love to be a travel agent or tour guide, as I love to find little hidden places or unique spots...
Aug 5, 20234 min
Fairly Local: Supporting Your Local Church
“I’m fairly local. I’ve been around. / I’ve seen the streets you’re walking down.” -Twenty One Pilots There's a new grocery store that's...
Aug 3, 20236 min
{TryDay} Ordering Groceries & Meals Through the Mail - My Review
At first I wrote this out all happy and rah-rah, but I don't think I put enough emphasis on how overwhelming it was for me when I was...
Aug 1, 20235 min
5 Tips for How To Read Through the Bible
A verse pulled completely out of context promising wealth and health if only the person would pray "right." A talk on how questioning the...
Jul 28, 20234 min
{TryDay} Book Reviews & July Days
So maybe writing a post sounded enticing as it keeps me in the comfort of the air conditioning! Heat has crept into our area, storms...
Jul 26, 202310 min
{Book Review} When God is Silent: Let the Bible Teach You to Pray by John Koessler
This summer I've been studying prayer, so I've been writing about it, looking at prayers in the Bible, doing word studies and reading...
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