Life in my neck of the woods is rarely dull. For instance, over the past seven days or so, we’ve dealt with frigid cold, sleet, snow, and ice. Yuck. Schools have closed due to inclement weather and conditions have put a serious dent in folks’ holiday prep. Next week, I intend to play catch-up and take care of things I’ve …
When I was a little girl (I know. Kids hate it when we say that.) holidays were so different. Traditions were upheld and celebrated. Christmas, first and foremost, centered around the gift of Jesus and then family, fellowship, food, and fun. The country church my daddy pastored delivered baskets of goodies to those in our community who were less fortunate. …
I’m a people-lover. And because I care about people (YOU) I love to spread joy! I’ve had some disappointments. I’ve walked the valley. (I’ve shared some of those trials here and here.) I think when we experience life’s heartaches, we view others’ hardships through a fresh lens. We’re more inclined to nitpick less, listen better, and love more. Sometimes, it’s …
Today I’m hosting a favorite local gal and friend, Crystal Eutlser. Crystal is one of those gems who’s quick to lend a hand and who’s never met a stranger. She sees beauty in the simple things and she shares the love of Jesus through quiet acts of kindness. I’ll always treasure the leather planner she brought our son during one …
Like many families, we celebrate holiday traditions. For instance, one of those traditions in our house is blessing others. Through cookie-making. Every Christmas season we set aside a day or two for our annual cookie fest. It would be so much simpler to just buy the slice-and-bakes and a few containers of frosting, but when I suggest this I’m met …
Hi, friends! I pray each of you had a Happy, Blessed Thanksgiving! Our Thanksgiving holiday was filled with scrumptious food, tons of family, and wonderful fellowship. We kicked off Thanksgiving Day at our home with my parents, my sister and brother-in-law, and their sweet girls. Since I was hosting, I opted for some shortcuts. I used disposable pans, scads of …
During the next few days, I’m preparing for the Thanksgiving holiday. (And yes. Wouldn’t you know? I’m a list-maker. I have my Things to Do list and my Grocery Store list. It’s so much easier that way!) As I mentioned last week, I’ll be taking a short blogging break, but I’ll return again next Monday (Dec. 2nd). I plan to …
Last night as I was dishing up smothered steak and potatoes, I thought… you know, in less than a week from now, we’ll be feasting on turkey and dressing and all the trimmings! Mmmm! I make a conscious effort to remain in a state of Thanksgiving all year ’round, but when the holiday actually approaches, I begin to feel all …
Truth. Triumph. Two independent words, but can we really have one without the other? One of my favorite inspirational movies is Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story, based on the autobiography of Dr. Ben Carson, one of today’s top neurosurgeons. The movie’s been out for several years, but it still runs periodically on television and it never fails to inspire …
I love romance! (I better since I write it.) I particularly adore those swoon-worthy, heart-stopping, jaw-dropping, knee-knocking kinds of moments that leave me breathless in a good way. In our reality T.V. world where romance seems to be more about shock value than the sanctity of what God intended, it’s refreshing when books and movies get it right. By “get …
