Often I weave a spiritual message or Christian faith based words of encouragement into posts and DIY projects. You can find them grouped together here or under Faith! A look at spiritual gifts.
My friend Melanie is a dependable prayer warrior and woman of wisdom. She has been walking with me on the blogging journey for a few years now and it has been an honor to call her friend. I thought she would be a fitting guest for the last post of my guest series Grow Your…
Y’all. I was instantly drawn to Amanda the moment I read her words about her hot husband plowin’ up potatoes on their farm. Not only is she a wife to her farmer man she is a mama to SIX little ones, and she can write some beautiful truth. I got to meet her and pray…
GROWING IN FAITH AT THE END OF THE ROAD What a treat I have for you today dear friends. My friend Vickie Henderson is sharing a glimpse into her life. Her story is a good one, she is a Obstetrician by trade, but I believe her truest gift is writing about her walk with God….
This young lady is a bundle of delight and smiles. To be around her will light up your day, she truly overflows with love and sunshine is always on her face. Lanissa is the head of Becoming Ministries, a beautiful ministry for young women, please visit her sight and pass it on to a young…
I love to see the gardens of my friends in the North, they grow some beautiful things we don’t get here in Texas. A few years ago I was blessed to cross paths with Joan Gallagher, she is a fierce prayer warrior with a passion to mentor women. She even wrote a book on the…
Today I have a kindred spirit sharing with y’all on the blog! Karin not only lives close by but she loves the Lord AND junkin’ makeovers!!!! You will love her wise words and these three tips to help cultivate the habit of prayer. Friends, prayer will change your walk with God more than any other…
Incorporate All the Senses in Prayer Time by Adding Fragrance This post has been sponsored by Chesapeake Bay Candle, all opinions are 100% my own. Summer has put a different spin on our schedule and definitely on my morning quiet time. Sleeping in feels like a good choice some days, but I know everyone benefits…
If you haven’t met my friend Shelly Templin yet, you need to. She is funny and bright, a shining light of truth and wisdom. She also has written an inspirational book about a story close to her heart, but I’ll let her tell you about it. Be sure to visit her blog and say hello!…
Welcome to our summer series Grow Your Faith! I CAN NOT wait for you to meet some of my friends, hear their sweet voices for the Lord and hopefully have some fresh inspiration for the stagnant heat of summer. I am praying that each message in this series will speak to you, or maybe it’s…
I have logged an obscene number of hours at our local little league baseball field this year. With three kiddos playing ball we have practically lived at the fields this season. All that time behind a dugout has had me thinking. Baseball is a wonderful sport that I really enjoy (although more moderation would be welcome…
French Country Furniture Makeover This broken little table was a Round Top steal because, well…it was broken! I was looking for a small sweet bedside table and knew this would be perfect to makeover. Not to mention I’m a sucker for a deal. However, the table went straight to work and for years it sat…
I can VIVIDLY remember sitting in the computer lab at Texas A&M University twenty years ago, crying with my fingers on a keyboard. I had a final paper due. Writing was so painfully hard for me that I couldn’t stand it. My degree is in Industrial Distribution, which is an engineering business degree, heavy on math,…
All these years and I have never shared the kid’s playhouse with you guys. When we moved into our home four and a half years ago the space in our yard felt daunting and HUGE. Our home sits on almost 1.5 acres of what was once a weedy mess. Ideas and dreams kept me up…
Tips to love on your favorite blog! Every other blog post I write is for you. Today is kinda about me. I’m sorry. Really I LOVE to share ideas, creativity and friendship through this space. But today is a little different, I’m letting you see behind the scenes of a blog for a few reasons, the…
10 Tips To Change A Room Re-decorate her room was the #1 item on my daughter’s birthday wish list. Well, she asked for that and chickens, which we are working on. (eeeek and yayyy!) (Update, they are here, meet the chicks) After all she is turning 12 and entering that tween stage of life, outgrowing…