A Messy Beautiful Love is a Gift
As I began reading Darlene’s book, Messy Beautiful Love, I found myself crying in the very first chapter. I had barely cracked the pages and yet I knew why I loved her corner in the blog world, why I felt a connection to her through her writing. I have been in one place that she […]
The Story of Esther: Amazing Courage
It has been an amazing study through the story of Esther and I’m in awe of the amazing courage both she and Mordecai showed throughout their lives. The courage they displayed is inspiring to me in my life because I know that I was placed right where I am by the Lord and I want […]
You Are {to be} Zealous
Zealous isn’t a word that is used very much anymore. Do you know what it means? I love the definition of this word and am looking forward to focusing on living it out in my Christian life. Webster’s 1828 dictionary defines zealous as; Warmly engaged or ardent in the pursuit of an object. Pursuit. That word […]
New Subscriber Freebie
I’m thrilled to announce a brand new subscriber freebie for all my readers! Earlier this year I was thrilled to write alongside some of my best blogging friends about a topic that is very dear to my heart. This book is a dream that God had placed on my heart last year and I was […]
Being Real: Interrupter + Salt & Light #36
I’m a southern girl, from two large families where people have a lot to say, all in loud voices and if you want to get a word in edgewise sometimes you kinda have to interrupt each other. Yet, for the most part no one gets upset, because we all do it. I never really thought […]
Peaceful Parenting Requires Training
Parenting doesn’t seem to be a peaceful process, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t something that we long to have. Just like all good things peaceful parenting takes planning and hard work before we see some fruit for our labor. Some days we feel like we’re not getting ahead and that it doesn’t matter how […]
New Series: Building a Strong Mother-Son Relationship & New Weekly Link Up Announcement
This year God laid on my heart the importance of building a strong mother-son relationship and I spent this summer working on this very thing. I came to realize through God’s direction and His speaking to my heart that while my son needs a dad to teach him certain things, that doesn’t mean that I […]
The Story of Esther: Beloved By All
The story is beginning to unfold. The story of a Jewish girl from long ago. A story that remains loved over the space of time. A story that still inspires women today to be courageous. Esther’s beautiful story had a sorrowful beginning, her parents were dead. She was raised by her Uncle Mordecai who dearly […]
You Are {to be} Yielded
What does it mean to be yielded? Do we merely stop and look before we proceed full speed ahead? How does a Christian live a yielded life in Christ? Webster defines yielded as; Produced; afforded; conceded; allowed; resigned; surrendered. Did you see the last word? Surrendered. As Christians we can live yielded because it simply means […]
Being Real: Stubborn + Salt & Light #35
Being stubborn is not always a bad thing, but if you’re unable to control when you apply it, then you’re sure to run into trouble. There have been times when I’ve met with extreme difficulty because I dug my heels in and refused to listen to reason. At times in my life my stubbornness has […]