I've always played it safe. Kept within the boundaries of my comfort zone. But not this year. One of my goals for 2016 is to live a more adventurous life. I sense God whispering to my soul, "Take a journey with Me. One that's exciting and faith charged. Trust Me and watch what we can experience together in 2016." So I'm believing God for an adventurous year - one that's custom designed by Him just ...
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When All I Have is Not Enough
Yesterday I emailed our financial guy hoping he'd tell me that our tiny bundle of savings was still intact after last week's market tumble. I had overheard something about the Chinese stock market crashing and crude oil plummeting, which apparently sent investors scrambling. His secretary emailed me right away saying, "he's in meetings all day and will be in touch." Well, so far there's been no ...
The Hope & Joy of Christmas
Hi Friend! As 2015 comes to a close, I've decided to press the pause button and slow down a little. I'm taking time to reflect on all the events of this year as I ponder all that I'm thankful for. A big part of my thank-FUL-ness is because of you! Maybe we haven't met in person, but I consider you an important part of my life and I'm so grateful God allowed our paths to intersect here on the ...
Yay … It’s a Christmas Giveaway!
Hi Friend, I thought it would be fun to send you a little video today. My good friend, Karen Ehman, is hosting her annual 12 Day of Christmas Giveaway Series and she invited me to join her on the blog this week. Watch this short video (click link below) and then hop over to Karen's blog to sign up for today's giveaway which is a Joy candle and candle holder from Bath & Body Works. Christmas ...
Let Love Reign
“And the shepherds went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart.” Luke 2:16-19 Love ... a holy ribbon woven throughout Scripture. Beginning before ...
Waiting for a Miracle
A dear friend of mine recently told me, "real wealth is having good health." I had never heard that statement before, but I completely agreed with her. And for days I pondered that statement and reflected on how many times I had taken my health for granted. Over the years, I've watched as friends and family members battled heath issues. I, too, have had my share of health scares and just recently my ...
Making My House a Home {Giveaway}
The fragrance of cinnamon pumpkin spice floating from a lit candle on the kitchen counter top. A thin layer of dust evenly spread over of a cluster of picture frames, doting faces of loved ones. Soft music playing in the background, competing with children chatter and highlights from the sports channel. These are some of the things that make me feel ... well ... feel at home. A place where ...
The Wrestling Match in My Life {Giveaway}
Update: the winner from this week's giveaway is Linda Neely! Thanks to everyone for leaving such great comments. I appreciate you all! ************************ This week I'm thrilled to have my good friend, Maria Morgan, join us on the blog. Maria is sharing some fresh insights on an ancient topic that is still very relevant today. It's a topic that never goes out of style and has a way of popping up ...