Well, I blinked and October passed me by! Can you believe we are so close to Thanksgiving and Christmas?! I am working on another Gift Guide this year for gift ideas for you, but if you need ideas before I release my new Gift Guide in a few weeks, check […]
Author: Cassie Douglas
Turning Toward Sin One Yes at a Time
The road to sin or misconduct typically isn’t a 90 degree turn. Someone doesn’t just wake up one morning and think, “I’m going to try cocaine today,” “Gaining 50 pounds sounds like a good plan—I’ll get started on that today,” “I think I will cheat on my spouse today,” “Maxing […]
September Favorites
Happy fall, y’all! Being from the south, that phrase makes me happy. 🙂 I am so excited that fall is here! I love the recipes, fall leaves changing colors, reading beside the fireplace and watching some sports. Let’s focus on the good and hold on to our joy, shall we? […]
The Spiritual Practice That Most Profoundly Impacted My Faith
I’ve been thinking about my faith journey lately–about the people, choices and habits that have led me to where I am today. I can see how God placed people in my life along the way to influence my faith, but there has been one step of obedience I’ve done that […]
Building a Better Life With Margins
This crazy year has taught me how important it is for us to build margins into our life. We need margin to help smooth out the rough patches of life. Margin is increased when we act as a good steward of the blessings and resources that God has given us, […]
Preparing For Adversity
“I can’t do it! It’s too hard!” My four-year-old daughter wailed as I encouraged her to buckle the straps in her car seat. I urged her not to give up and cheered when she persevered and snapped the buckle into place. Sometimes I feel like God is cheering us on […]
August Favorites
August feels like it flew by. We said goodbye to summer, started back to (online) school and were able to see a few friends and family in person this month, which was so nice! I hope we never again take for granted the ability to see loved ones in person. […]
8 Ways to Combat Weariness
“I’m so weary.” I’ve heard this phrase repeated countless times over the past few weeks, and I’ve felt the heaviness each time from the person saying it. We are tired, stressed and worn out. Negative news reports, uncertainty and loss bombards us each day. We may try to put up […]
July Favorites
July felt like it passed pretty quickly for us! There were definitely some highlights for me, including a long weekend getaway with family and a seeing a few friends in person for the first time in months. Connection really matters, and I don’t think any of us will be taking […]
Mid-Year Reset
In January when we set our goals and focus word or verse, we had no idea how far off the rails this year would go. But, God knew. My focus verse for 2020 is Philippians 4:6-7 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, […]