simple joys Archives - Darcy Wiley

Connoisseurs of Common Glories: How to Stir Up a Full-Bodied Gratitude

by Darcy Wiley | Nov 25, 2019 | Experiencing God, Gratitude

In the dusk after Daylight Saving Time ended, I carpooled four middle school boys to a barn party. My maps app called out step-by-step directions through the speaker and I kept my eyes focused on street signs as we wove our way into the country. As soon as we drove...

Surprised by Summer

by Darcy Wiley | Jun 15, 2012 | Buttons & Thread, Fireflies

I started last summer with a list. Cloud gazing. Firefly catching. Bird watching. Running through sprinklers. I was all set to lead my kids on a tour of the season’s simple joys. Strawberry picking. Bare feet on grass. A boat ride on the lake with friends. I had plans...