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Sand, Shells and Jesus!
My family and I just returned from summer vacation at the beach. It's a joyful time for me because I love family and I love the beach! Each morning I treasure time on the porch with coffee, the sound of waves crashing and a bit of God's word. Bliss! One morning while...
A peek into my fish bowl….
Two women. One purpose. To have my husband fired from the church. One can only speculate exactly the things they said or told the pastor. That particular detail is not important now. I cannot even tell you when things changed, for when we first came to the church we...
I’m Expecting!
I'm expecting! Come now, it's not what you think...my hubby would fall out on the floor if there was a baby on the way. We have two teenagers! I'm expecting God to do big things! To answer prayers in big ways! "He is able to do more that we ever ask or imagine!"...
I’m casting MY anxiety on HIM
God is so cool! Awesome, yes, awesome! But do we see it? Do we believe it? Are we in AWE of His awesomeness? This week alone God has blown me away...in a good way. What did He do? Well, He has continually affirmed His plan, His faithfulness, by continually speaking...
Do you need some mending?
If you are human, you have more than likely had a broken heart. Whether it was a friend, a parent, a sibling, a spouse or someone you really didn't know...or maybe you were the one who was doing the heartbreaking. We live in an imperfect world with imperfect people...
Quench Your Thirst!
Summer! It's making a fiery approach in North Carolina. Typically I don't have to worry so much about my plants until July and August, but wow, they are thirsty! I'm finding myself thirsty too. The fridge is stocked with water bottles and there is empty evidence...
Looking for a whole heart?
Wow!! We just finished up ourĀ fourth annual "This One's for the Girls" conference and it was such a blessing. God was there from before the beginning, right through the conference and guess what girls? He is still here! You can keep looking for Him wholeheartedly!...
Challenge Alert! It’s a Lifestyle…
Many of you in the Roanoke Valley may have already noticed that there are more people out and about walking and getting exercise. The Biggest Loser Challenge has begun! I was excited driving home from work and seeing all the people out walking...the first steps of a...
10 Days and Praying!
Ten days! Ten days! We set the date 2 years ago and booked a special speaker...Gwen Smith with Girlfriends in God! And in just ten days it will happen! Our 4th annual This One's for the Girls women's conference. Gathering with girls to celebrate God! Gathering to dig...
Mt. Jodie Erupted!
Suzie and all the live free girls are talking about control. And I couldn't help but think about the times I've lost control! Please visit Suzie and all the #livefree girls...they have inspiring stories and truth to share!...