I am delighted to have finally been able to record this conversation with our daughter, Lauren, the mother of our first (and most adorable) granddaughter. Lauren’s Etsy shop Sign up for Lauren’s newsletter My personal favorite: Elisabeth Elliot Print| The Palest Ink
There is an unexpected tenderness, a sober joy, soft, unshakeable, even as my flesh faints and my bones seem crushed by sorrow. I stand quietly and watch the world burn —set on fire, torched by the prince of darkness. Christians are assassinated and martyrs continue to perish worldwide, as they have throughout the ages. Men… Continue reading The Light of the World| The Palest Ink
Photo by Tina Nord on Pexels.com I stood wounded by rapid-fire words.| The Palest Ink
I can imagine you now: sharpening pencils, organizing folders, surrounded by paper, pencils, and erasers. You have packed away bathing suits and beach towels–farewell, summer–as you soar into September, swooning over the possibilities on the cusp of this school year. Cheered by the thought of beginning again, you smile, your heart singing as you blow… Continue reading Dear Homeschooling Mom| The Palest Ink
Upstairs, I have an old photograph, in which I am cradling our newborn. We are studying each other, our profiles etched, two upturned noses kept frozen in time, mother and son. My face achingly you…| The Palest Ink
Stretching dunes, untamed waters, sunrises from the deck. Magnificent. With a chipped, heavy coffee mug in hand, and hair tousled by the Atlantic’s salty breeze, I felt dwarfed by the beauty of God’s creation. Our few vacation days were glorious and hard-won: saving money, wrangling schedules, working ahead to beat deadlines. We congregated in a… Continue reading Drowning| The Palest Ink
A few months ago, I informed my husband that I just might apply to be the groundskeeper of Green Gables on Prince Edward Island. I will keep the home clean and loved, the gardens tended, and the rest of the time I will walk and think and write, I sighed, happy at the mere thought. Sounds… Continue reading The Introvert| The Palest Ink
My husband and I recently celebrated our 30th in a year brimming with change. A few weeks after our anniversary, we arranged for a few days away at the prettiest beach, with soft, briny sands stret…| The Palest Ink
One summer’s day, long ago, my grandfather hung the moon above our cottage by the seashore. *** A promotional salesman by trade, he dressed to the nines, with suits smartly pressed, shoes polished to shine, and tie gently loosened, long before this was considered stylish. Grandpa felt no pressure to adapt to others’ expectations, which in a… Continue reading Penny Candy| The Palest Ink
Today, I have recorded a message for you, Kind Reader. Let’s walk this writing path together: Write the Truth, Beautifully™| The Palest Ink
Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips. ~ Proverbs 27:2 “I had the privilege of taking Write the Truth, Beautifully™ on its first run. Kristin …| The Palest Ink
The strongest memory is weaker than the palest ink. I write to remember.| The Palest Ink
I know what you are thinking. Life is difficult, and serious. I agree. But life is also brimming with humor, if you pay attention. And humor lightens our hardships, doesn’t it? Laughter is a …| The Palest Ink
Write the Truth, Beautifully ™A Class for Christians Who Long to Write What is Good, True, & Beautiful Tuesday Dates: September 9, September 16, September 23 Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm EST via Zo…| The Palest Ink
There we were, a small group of women seated at tables that formed a rectangle. It was prayer request time, a lengthy slew of health concerns. As the teacher readied to pray, a woman spoke up, aski…| The Palest Ink