My son recently came home and spent a Sunday afternoon with us. We grabbed dinner from his favorite local Mexican restaurant and enjoyed the football game on TV. I decided to make pumpkin bread, partially to spoil him, and partially to have something for our small group that evening. I
When we recently built our house, many people referred to our new abode as our dream home. Since we were building, others assumed we chose to compile everything we ever wanted into our new residence. They believed we were acquiring our ideal. I love my new home; however, we did
We are taught to be nice to each other. After all, we’ve read the scriptures about loving your neighbor as yourself and turning the other cheek. Our parents taught us the Golden Rule. In addition, we claim the song “What the World Needs Now is Love” as an anthem to
My sweet Pastor husband and I recently traveled back in time. No, we don’t have a Delorean. Whereas that might be exciting, we instead returned to where my sweet Pastor husband once served as youth Pastor. Over Labor Day weekend, my sweet Pastor husband and I visited our old stomping
I consider myself a full-fledged DIY-er. I once painted kitchen cabinets, re-matted and framed antique paper dolls, covered dining room chairs, and made my own ottoman out of a coffee table. With access to the internet and YouTube, anyone can be a DIY-er. Years ago, my husband and I spent
Lately, I’ve been complaining about how my clothes don’t fit like they should. While we lived in the Farmhouse, I got out of the habit of exercising regularly. As we prepared to move, and then began to unpack, I ate what was easy and convenient more often than what was
What is your gut reaction to this quote by Mark Batterson? “The biggest blessings involve the greatest sacrifice…” Did you quickly agree, or did you pause and read the quote for a second time? I wonder if you agreed at first and then pondered if I was asking a trick
I had an epiphany the other day when my sweet Pastor husband mowed our front lawn. We have a lush green yard! I felt as if my yard matured when I wasn’t looking. Before we moved into our home, the builder laid sod in the front yard. We moved in
I am generally an upbeat and positive person. I enjoy searching for the silver lining and making things better. One of my strengths from the Strength Finder’s Test (Gallup) is maximizer. Basically, I like to make things better than they were before. I can also be a blob. I go
I glanced at my watch and cleaned up my craft room. I put away my paper, stamps, and ink pads. Earlier, I checked what time the Worship Night at church began, and I knew I didn’t need to rush. Once I straightened everything, I checked my email, and googled a
