Quiet Time Plans for the New Year
New Years is almost upon us. We start thinking about our plans for reading and for goals, for lists, and new adventures. How we want to grow? What we want to stop or pursue. This year my plan was to … Continued
Coloring and the Gospel
I love being creative. That is no secret, especially on this blog and my instagram account. And when books, encouragement in the Word, and creativity combine – that’s definitely a winner. That’s why I love lettering the Word and using … Continued
Engaging Your Community During the Holidays
Back in high school, I worked at a Christian bookstore. Some of the best memories were concerts and friendships and knowing when all the new DC Talk, Steven Curtis Chapman, and 4Him music came out. I loved seeing all the … Continued
Sadness in a Joyful Season
It is just 9 days before Christmas, everyone is hurrying around, crossing items off their lists, getting dressed up to attend Christmas parties, and drinking eggnog. Maybe blaring Christmas music from the ipods and car radios. Making peppermint bark and … Continued
When Does Momma Get a Sabbath?
Not a day goes by hardly where I don’t see a mom on facebook who is crying out for time away, a little time to herself, or is enjoying a much needed break. This is how I understand the Word … Continued
How to Find Practical Parenting Help (and giveaway)
One thing that I think every parent longs for is a how-to manual. Well, maybe that, sleep, silence, and some time alone, and more money, but I digress. How-to manuals do not exist. They don’t. I think it is mainly … Continued
Ways to Fight for Your Marriage (Giveaway)
Some things in life are not worth fighting over: team sports, lesser theological topics, some political issues, etc. But, there are definitely some things worth fighting for: marriage is one of them. And the only one you are totally … Continued
Bringing up Kids Who Love to Read
I didn’t always love to read. I went to a Christian school and read when I had to. I remember reading Sweet Valley High, John Grisham novels, and The Babysitter’s Club. Also, started reading the Bible and Max Lucado books … Continued
Finding Lovely
Happy Friday. One of the people I’ve known the longest in my life is my Papa. For all but 8 months of my life growing up (until I went to college), he lived across the pasture from me. He taught … Continued
Humility: A Christian Response to the Election
West Wing. Such a great show. My husband and I had heard for so many years that this was definitely a show to binge on, and we finally started it about a year ago. We took a small hiatus, and … Continued