The ‘to do’ list is growing with no end in sight. I feel unprepared for this Christmas night. I observe those around me relax with good cheer, Wondering wistfully, what got me here? Is it the expectations imagined by me, Or comparing my home to others I see? Is it traditions long past, or new … Continue reading The Miracle and Message
To the Mommas out there: Summer is here, and like it or not, it means a change in our routines. The long lazy days lead to late nights, and a lackadaisical attitude lingers as the porch swing beckons. For most, summer ushers in a brief season of reprieve. A moment in time where barefoot adventures, … Continue reading Summer Days and Devotionals
My grandmother was a prayer warrior. As she raised her children and ran her household, I am quite sure she had a running conversation with God. Whether making a suggestion about what should happen or pursuing guidance and peace through what did happen, my grandmother knew her words were heard and valued. As a child … Continue reading The Legacy of Prayer
I feel like I missed Easter last year. I mean, I guess we kind of did. No church. No hunt. No family. No formal celebration. But I think ... I really missed it. I look back at my journal and see, “Easter was different. Church online.” That’s it? Is that really all I wrote? Did … Continue reading Easter Changes Everything
2020 was a year of surprises. It brought disappointment and distraction, but with that said, 2020 also brought clarity and conviction. It is still hard to believe our world shut down. Friends and family quit gathering. Society fought over safety and chose sides. School and churches shut their doors and with it, connection was lost. … Continue reading Hello 2021
Traditions have been hard this year. It seems like every day another event is canceled. We are concerned for the safety of loved ones and are hesitant to step too far out of our circle with Christmas activities. Traditional gatherings and celebrations have been put on hold. Some activities we have chosen to give up … Continue reading The Christmas Card
I just finished a devotional by Joyce Meyer, and she totally speaks to me. Today’s verse was John 6:43, and as short as it is, it knocked me off my feet. But Jesus answered, “Stop complaining to each other.” (ICB) I could just stop there, but there was so much more in her devotional. Things … Continue reading Choose Praise
Write a book, they say It will be easy, they say. Well, writing the book was easy, compared to the publishing process. However, with a finished product in hand, I am so thankful for the arduous journey behind me. I have learned to do so many new things, and I have had the privilege of … Continue reading Book Launch
You never know what might happen at our house when the grandkids sleep over. We play musical beds all night, if they sleep at all. My girls tell me it is FOMO. After all, there are very few rules at Gigi’s house. Kindness is key and obedience is expected, but almost anything else goes. Why … Continue reading Don’t Miss the Midnight Muffins
I recently enjoyed a book that made me rethink my daily purchases. It is so easy to make a run to Target for a new t-shirt, a birthday card, or the latest book released in a favorite series. However, in The Abundance of Less, by Marcy Pusey, the story is told of the blessings and … Continue reading A Book Review
