My mom is the epitome of joy. She taught us to live joyfully. It was all we knew of childhood. A relationship with Jesus, a heart full of gratitude, a spirit of contentment, and happiness in the little things–it was the way of life. I never knew my mom was fascilitaing anything other than the ordinary. […]
A Thanksgiving Playlist to Prepare Him Room
Thanksgiving songs seem scarce in comparison to our selection of tunes for most other holidays, especially Christmas. I find myself tuning into Christmas music in the autumn months, because my heart is ready to celebrate the holidays and who has ever heard of Thanksgiving music, am I right? Sweet friends, I have actually […]
Did I Ever Tell You about the Man who Offered Me a Piece of Pie: A Lesson on Lovingkindness
One of the wisest men I’ve ever known is walking with Jesus today. Of that, I am certain. For the past 10 years, I’ve taken every opportunity to learn from this much-loved, retired pastor, a patriarch in the family God chose as my second group of people. I spent many afternoons or evenings asking him […]
A Season of Thanks and Preparing Him Room
November. My absolute favorite month of the year is undoubtedly November. I cherish it. It is still and peaceful. The whole world seems to focus on gratitude. Whether we admit it or not, the blessings come from God. I think a whole lot of us thank Him together in a huge way that we only […]
A Story of Brave Laughter on this Giving Tuesday
My earrings tell a story. She is clothed in strength and dignity and she laughs without fear of the future.” ~Proverbs 31:25 This is a story we share with the Proverbs 31 woman, you and I both, sisters. Our laughter, a sign of resilient bravery and a redeemed strength, is a story worth telling. Friends, […]