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Unrealistic Expections…Stop!
Sharing this post again today as I pick up a copy of Holley Gerth's new book! Today Holley asked the question, "Where do you think pressure to be perfect comes from and what can we do about it"? My pressure comes from............... Expectations. This word is...
Hey, Forever FF Girl…Pop On Over!
It may not always be possible for you to Pop Up at my house when a bible study time presents itself...but you can always pop over to the blog for a recap! And when we see your heart has been here we add you to a special list. The "Forever FF girl" list! Over four...
November Blessings!
The month of November. It brings with it so many wonderful things! Cooler temperatures. Harvest time. Hunting season. Beautiful colors. Brilliant moons. Shrimp and grits for Thanksgiving! Why have turkey when you can have shrimp? And for my family, November brings...
Take Delight!
When my children were little I loved planning their birthday parties. I enjoyed thinking about their favorite things and creating a "theme" and plotting out the decorations and food to coordinate. We had cowboy parties, farm parties, princess parties and more! Family...
The Night I Didn’t Even Know I Needed To Be Brave!
That night I didn't even know I needed to be brave. Crouched on the floor of my son's bedroom floor, down on my knees, nine months pregnant, prayers and tears pouring. I didn't know what I needed, but God did. I had just stepped into my son's bedroom for one last peek...
The Peace of Release
It is coming quickly. The time of year when I find it necessary to purge toys from my kids rooms, in order to make room for new ones. Now, the actual purging must be done in secret...but it brings much peace to this momma's heart to not have to jam one more thing in...
A Grand Opportunity Is Knocking!
In just a few days we have an opportunity. A grand opportunity! Door bells will ring and strangers will be standing on the other side waiting. They are waiting for a "treat". In just a few days we have an opportunity. It's dressed up as Halloween. There are some...
The Coat of Many Colors
Dolly Parton wrote a song many years ago called "The Coat of Many Colours". The song tells of how Parton's mother stitched together a coat for her daughter out of rags given to the family. As she sewed, she told her child the Biblical story of Joseph and his Coat of...
Hold On!
Sometime we just have to hold on! This past week was one of those weeks. News came of tragedy and my heart sank. It even felt like it stopped a moment as I ached inside. My mind raced with questions and thoughts and in an instance I knew I had to hold onto what I...
Friday Blessings
We are so excited to be teaming up with two fabulous blogs today! So go ahead pull up a chair and pour your favorite drink, grab a bible and join in today and over the weekend! First, pop over to www.doaheadwoman.com and meet Cindy! She is so much fun and we love her...
