Raising kids. Keeping House. Choosing joy, every day.
I have always loved old samplers and needlework. When my children were young I designed antique needlework samplers and had my own online store. My designs were carried by national needlework retailers and some Christian companies like Vision Forum. In order to raise five children …
Have you ever struggled with the doctrine of God’s sovereignty? Do you wrestle with worry and fear about the outcomes of life? I did, and sometimes still do. Today, I am guest posting at the Triple Braided Life, and I am talking about working through …
Just a warning: this is political. And I felt that after tonight’s debate was a good time to post this. Call me crazy. SO…. Political passivity is not noble. It’s not intelligent or more enlightened. I am not sure why it is looked on as …
This is an easy to make, Jane Austen Era dress up bonnet for you to make for your little girl. This past week, we were working on an activity for our teen youth group and we needed a Jane Austen-y costume. Emily and I came …
I have been working on a political post for a few days, but instead of pushing the publish button on it, I feel as though God would have me share something else. While thinking about the next election, and all of the coverage of it …
Tis the season to be stressed out. Really, that is how I feel when I see Christmas decor in Walmart well before October has even come or gone. My insides shake and worry rises in my heart. Today, I am guest posting at my …
I had several opportunities to visit with some lovely Christian women this week and through their fellowship and encouragement, have been thinking about walls. Yes, walls. Weird, I know. But, did you know that some women are like walls and others like windows? Walls divide. …
Do you find it hard to be joyful when life doesn’t turn out the way you expected? Does discontentment seethe under the surface when circumstances around you are less than ideal or life disappoints you in a big way? Do you confuse being happy with being …
There are several questions that were never asked before the Fall. Adam and Eve never wondered why they were created. They never wondered who was to be central in their thoughts and hearts. They never searched for something that could give life meaning. And they …
Do you have one special place where the Lord has most of His dealings with you? A special chair, a prayer closet or on your daily walk? I do, and I am writing about it over at Christy’s blog today. Have you met One …