We are in the midst of my favorite time of year! I hope this season brings you joy, too. If you are in need of gift ideas, be sure to check out my 2021 Gift Guide for some great businesses to support. I love sharing some of my favorite things […]
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2021 Gift Guide
Whether this year has been a difficult or an easy one for you, may you find rest and peace in the Christmas season as you remember and celebrate why Jesus came to earth. He is the way, the truth and the life (John 14:6). The holidays are right around the […]
October Favorites
I hope you are enjoying some nice fall weather and looking forward to rolling into the last two months of 2021. I’m sharing a few of my favorite things in October with you, in hopes that you might find some joy and encouragement from these things too. I’d love to […]
September Favorites
Happy fall, my friends! I hope you are enjoying some cooler weather! I am looking forward to making my favorite tortilla soup once it cools down a bit more. In the meantime, I have begun decorating my house for fall, listening to my fall playlist and diffusing or burning fall […]
August Favorites
Are you as excited about the fall as I am? I cannot wait for some cooler temps, a football game, fall decorations, soup and getting our fireplace going. After taking the month of July off from writing, I am back with my monthly favorites. As always, I hope sharing some […]
June Favorites
Happy summer to you! I hope you have some fun things on the calendar to look forward to. Scheduling fun can bring weeks and even months of joyful anticipation. Whatever you are doing, I hope you’ll pause, take a deep breath and think grateful thoughts for the small and the […]
Crafting a Desirable Legacy
I recently heard the song, “How They Remember You” by Rascal Flatts and was immediately drawn to its message. You’re gonna leave a legacy, no matter what you do. It ain’t a question of if they will, It’s how they remember you. The song made me think about how I […]
May Favorites
We are heading into summer! I hope you have some fun plans over the next three months. I’m back with some of my favorite things, and some of these will serve you well over the summer. As always, I’d love to know what one of your favorite things is right […]
April Favorites
Summer feels so close! We are in the countdown to the end of the school year, and we are trying to lock down a few activities and trips for summer. Thank goodness there are options this year! The high school seniors are checked out of school mentally and have their […]
A Prayer For Anyone Under Attack By the Enemy
Lord, we are under attack from the enemy. Please shield us from his piercing arrows. Let us find joy in the midst of sorrow. Remind us of your peace in the midst of worry. Send messages of love in the midst of hate and bitterness. Help us hold onto […]
𝘐 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴: 𝘐 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘰𝘳𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨.
Psalm 27:13
This year, I added a line to my daily gratitude practice:
>I saw God today when…
I wanted to pay more attention to the hand of God. He shows up in our daily lives in both big and small ways, but often our fast-paced life prevents us from recognizing his goodness.
It has been a challenging practice, honestly. I didn’t want to just write down when God answered a prayer in the affirmative because he is so much bigger than my prayers.
So I look for him in small ways, like in a beautiful sunrise, or in the extra split second that allowed me to stop my car before an accident, or in the delightful laugh of a child.
This time of year is a great time to look for God because his evidence is visible in the wildflowers that are growing along the roadside. He’s to thank for the budding leaves on our tree or the pleasing aroma of the Mountain Laurel blooms.
Where have you seen the goodness of the Lord?
It is a simple practice through which we can seek God and honor him.
2 months ago
My January favorites include
🌟 a fantastic body butter
😁 my new favorite dental floss
❤️ a perfume I am loving
✍🏻 my favorite pen
You can read more at the link in my bio!
What is one of your current favorite things?
4 months ago
I posted my top 10 favorite books I read in 2023 on my website! Out of 76 books I read last year, these rose to the top of my list.
What was one of your favorite books last year?
5 months ago
I love reflecting on a year at its ending. It helps me appreciate my life that year and helps give me focus for the next year.
As we say goodbye to 2023, here are a few questions to ask yourself (and your family and friends). Sharing the answers with others is a great way to connect.
I’d love for you to share one answer with me in the comments!
5 months ago
I love this time of year when the holidays are right around the corner!
Each year, I share a gift guide with companies that fit into at least one of these categories:
🎁 small business
🎁 Christian minded
🎁 cleaner ingredients
🎁 ethically sourced
🎁 charitable
I have no affiliations with these companies. I just liked their products and thought you might, too!
Once again, I will be randomly drawing two names from my email subscribers to send a gift from this year’s gift guide.
You can find links to my gift guide and to sign up for my email list in my profile.
May your holidays be merry and bright!
6 months ago
In Mark 8:34, Jesus says,”If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.”
In today’s world of self-gratification, seeking comfort, and numbing ourselves through a variety of means to escape the discomfort of life, it’s easy to get distracted from following Jesus.
Will you join me in embracing self-sacrifice and a little suffering for the next 40 days?
Let’s fast from something we love too much in order to focus more on following Christ. What is it for you?
*sugar
*TV
*shopping
*alcohol
*social media
*late night snacks
*sodas
Is there something that makes you cringe and think, “I could never give that up for 40 days!”? Maybe that is just the thing you need to fast from.
Join me in practicing a little bit of self-denial and suffering, because we know that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope (Romans 5:3-4).
If you want to join me, comment and let me know what you will be fasting from!
9 months ago
"Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart." Psalm 37:4
This week, I looked back at a list of 10-year goals I wrote down four years ago. A few of these dreams don’t appear to be likely, but I love that they were on my heart and giving me direction at that point in my life.
I wrote down a new list this week. A few items remained similar, and I added a few new desires that have popped into my heart over the past few years.
Dreams are important. They give us hope and direction.
I think God puts specific desires in our hearts for a reason, and they are nothing to be ashamed of, even if they seem far-fetched and unrealistic.
Maybe God is using that far-fetched dream to get your attention, point something out in your life, or get you to just begin moving in that direction so that he can give you something even better.
What is one bold dream you have in your heart?
I would love to learn how to play the viola or violin. ❤️
11 months ago
Happy Friday! This month, a few of my favorites included:
😋 a simple syrup that is perfect for lemonade, chai tea latte or other drinks
📖 a book I enjoyed
📺 a show I loved
💅🏻 my favorite summer shade
🎶 a lovely song
You can read more at the link in my bio
What was one of your favorite things in May?
12 months ago
Happy Mother’s Day! I am so grateful for my sweet mom. She is the most thoughtful person I know and she has been such a great supporter and cheerleader for me throughout my life.
And I am so grateful to many other women in my life who have inspired me and shaped me into the mother I am today. Aunts, step mother, sister, friends, cousins…thank you for being a part of my life and influencing my faith and role of motherhood in a positive way.
I love you!
1 year ago
