Lent is upon us once again -- early this year! And I find it somehow appropriate that this morning dawned our coldest of the year. A few stray snowflakes are still blowing about and I'm lingering in front of the fire with coffee and my Lent Devotional from She Reads Truth. I used to dread Lent in my younger days... it was depressing and meant giving up something for 47 long days. Somewhere along the way of spiritual growth and maturing … [Read more...]
Book Review: Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World
I had hoped to get this review up a week ago, but at last here it is... I have lingered in this book. I posted this photo a few weeks back when I was first digging into the reading and it got quite the reaction on Facebook. Apparently there are many of us parents struggling with the sense of entitlement that seems to reign in our current culture. You all know my kids are older -- millenials, most of them. And that word "entitlement" is … [Read more...]
Five on Friday: Things I Love About January
TGIF, friends! I have been non-stop this week working on Legacy but did squeeze in some cool stuff I'll share soon, too. It's pouring down a COLD rain this morning, but I thought it would fun to do a Five on Friday post... with five things I love about January. January is such an under-appreciated month! Over the past several years, I have come to LOVE it ... and here's why. 1. Post-holiday down time. I love the slower pace of January … [Read more...]
My Word of The Year 2016
Wow. It's here! A new year, a (somewhat) blank calendar, and time to talk about my focus for the year ahead. Last year's word choice was truly epic for me... who knew that choosing JOY would have such a profound impact? Well, the good Lord knew... He knew every heartache, every betrayal, every moment of despair I would experience and laid a word on my heart to do battle with all of them -- JOY. And I was able to find it, even in my darkest … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas!
Dear friends, may the peace of God rule in your hearts this Christmas and throughout the year. I am so thankful for each of you that take the time to read! Merry, merry Christmas to you and yours! 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6) … [Read more...]
This ‘n That Monday
Happy Cyber Monday, friends! Have you got your holiday shopping on yet? I have a few things I'll be ordering today, but for the most part I try to shop all year so the financial hit isn't so hard this time of year. :) The blogosphere is loaded with Gift Guides the past few days, and though I was tempted to put one together myself, I thought I'd just share a little randomness with you today. All 7 of us were together (briefly!) on … [Read more...]
What I’m Reading, Working On, and Loving…
Whew, TGIF! Busy times around here and I'm looking forward to a football weekend with our Auburn peeps. The sun is FINALLY out today so I'll be working on a paint project (see below!) and finishing up food for our early tailgate tomorrow morning. I thought it was good time to share what I'm reading, working on, and loving right now before my to-do list gets the best of me! What I'm reading... these two books. I'm usually not that great at … [Read more...]
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