2026 Word of the Year: Delight Last year’s word was “abide,” and boy, did this season require obedience, tolerance, clinging to a few lasting treasures we’ve collected, and dwelling in Christ, no matter what our address. Brandon and I came to similar words at the same time, so we’re going with what we heard—joy andContinueContinue reading “Ending 2025 by the Sea”
Author Archives: Sarah M. Wells
Another Year Over
You know that John Lennon song, “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)”? The beginning of it has been spinning on repeat in my head the last week or so: So this is ChristmasAnd what have you done?Another year overAnd a new one just begun. That’s kind of how I felt, leaving behind the season of AdventContinueContinue reading “Another Year Over”
The Best Years of Your Life
Just a few days ago, we celebrated this little one: graduating from high school: The days and weeks following my graduation were life changing. There wasn’t a single ounce of me that felt sad about high school ending. I’ve never related to the saying that the high school years are the best years of yourContinueContinue reading “The Best Years of Your Life”
Incarnations and Epiphanies
December is a month steeped in tradition, when the fullness of our lives—the memories of our own childhoods, past Christmases, family and friends who have come and gone, things we’ve lost and found—all of it layers like phyllo dough into a pastry that wraps itself around the gooey, warm baked brie of right now. TheContinueContinue reading “Incarnations and Epiphanies”
What Did and Didn’t Last
It’s been twenty years since you undid the bobby pins from my updo, twenty years since we said a couple I Do’s to promises we couldn’t really keep yet—for worse, for poorer, in sickness, til death—all in faith that everything we had right then would last. But packaged back in our rental house on LelandContinueContinue reading “What Did and Didn’t Last”
Peace Like a River
My son participated in a mountain biking practice at Mohican State Park earlier this week, and I waited in the park while he rode, relishing 90 minutes of relatively poor cellphone reception. My plan was to make my way down to the lake that sits at the bottom of the hill from Mohican Lodge, findContinueContinue reading “Peace Like a River”
So You Survived a Global Pandemic. Great! Now What?
“What were some things in your life that were hard or painful for a little while, but then when it was over, there was celebration?” Lydia asked, reading the question from the night’s devotional entry. It is Holy Week. We (I) decided for Lent this year, we would strap in, buckle up, and get throughContinueContinue reading “So You Survived a Global Pandemic. Great! Now What?”
Particle Physics, Evolutionary Biology, and Being a Christian
Let’s talk about particle physics, my past crisis with evolutionary biology, and being a follower of Christ. Those are simple topics for one blog post! My daughter, who is clearly smarter than I am, recommended The Particle at the End of the Universe: How the Hunt for the Higgs Boson Leads Us to the EdgeContinueContinue reading “Particle Physics, Evolutionary Biology, and Being a Christian”
Priests and Prophets… and Eating Paleo
In January, we almost mostly completed a Whole 30 reset together as a family. We’ve been here before, a couple of times, and although there were fewer bad habits to break this time, it’s always good to reassess and begin better habits over again. Looking back on these various endeavors, I think my most favoriteContinueContinue reading “Priests and Prophets… and Eating Paleo”
What’s Ahead, What’s Behind
The kids go back to school tomorrow, which means winter break is officially over and the new year is about to begin. If you’ve been sticking around these parts for a while, you know that I love lists, resolutions, words, and goals. It’s that time again! Last year, my word from the Lord was “recover,”ContinueContinue reading “What’s Ahead, What’s Behind”
Sarah Marie Wells 