twyla
Twyla Franz is a relentless believer in direction over pace, and a proponent of ripple-effect living. A blueberry tea drinker, sourdough bread baker, minimalist wanna-be, chalk painter, mom of three, and wife to her first and forever. She plays worship songs loud and on repeat, and numbers her thanks to remember gratitude is a before, not an after. As an introvert who now has a village of neighbors, she believes a meaningful life with the people right in front of you and God spilling into your relationships is possible.
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Creating Margin
How could I have forgotten? This life of missional living right here, right where we live—it’s not supposed to drain me, further max out my schedule, or feel impossible. It’s not supposed to be an…
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Summer in a Picture-Frame: Nos and Yeses
This summer has been a summer of no’s and yes’s—and I’m learning to be more intentional with both. I’m learning to make choices because I choose to, not out of obligation or default. I’m learning…
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Forming Habits: Overcoming the Fear of Starting
Surrendering to the pull of a habit helps me say yes to the things I want to, even when sometimes the no feels easier.
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Why It Matters
Knocks at the door. Steaming food, fresh and delicious, placed on hot pads, spread across the counter. The smells waft through the air, tickling our senses, awakening something within us. Here is home. A safe…
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When Age Differences Bring Us Together
There are so few kids living near us. A tinge of sadness drips through our words. We are less disturbing to our neighbors if we contain playtime to the fenced backyard. They can’t relate to…
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The Uncommon Normal: Behind the Name
Underqualified. Far from ready. Maybe someday, but not now. These are words I felt far too often, whispered silently to negate the call we felt to step into missional living amongst those who live nearest…
