November always sneaks up on me with its quiet beauty. From the rustle of squirrels in the underbrush to the soft hymns echoing in my heart, this season reminds me to slow down and savor God’s goodness. Join me as I reflect on the serenity of fall, the faith of the Pilgrims, and the simple joys of gathering nature’s treasures along our country road.… Read More Embracing November: Faith and Gratitude
If your mornings begin with sticky fingers, scattered toys, and the sweet chaos of little voices, this post is for you. Step outside with me for a moment, into the wild beauty of autumn, and discover how nature’s colors can guide your heart and home. Whether you’re juggling work and toddlers or homeschooling with a baby on your hip, there’s a way to bring peace, purpose, and a touch of Heaven into your space.… Read More Blue Skies & Autumn Leaves: Nature-Inspired Decorating Ideas for WAHMs
In a world where children are increasingly overstimulated, the calm presence of a grandmother can be a soothing balm. Whether it’s through quiet story times, gentle lullabies, or simply sitting together in contented silence, grandmothers help children learn the value of stillness and reflection.… Read More The Enduring Legacy of Grandmothers: Nurturing Love, Wisdom, and Faith
here’s to you! This 4th of July let’s not only celebrate the independence of our great nation, but also the independent, strong, and loving women that you are.… Read More Sparkling Independence: 4th of July Salute
May is the month I catch up with my sister and nieces, gabbing and frolicking in the water and lazing around poolside while all of our children swim. Bring on the Summer… I am ready!
… Read More Farewell to May…
Kind mothers of babes allow me to care for their little ones now and then to cure my blues for another child. It is healthy, really…… Read More Baby in the House (again)
Amy Carmichael, missionary to India once said, “In acceptance lies peace.” I truly believe that. When I need to feel great peace, I get very still, pray, and listen. Somehow, God ALWAYS makes it clear to me that deep inside of me, below the crashing turmoil and waves of the pressures around me, there lies a PEACE and a Calm to which I can retreat.… Read More The Great Escape
God is truth. This changes things for me.
I pray that God will give you His perspective today on the situations of your day.… Read More A Different Perspective
These words are from one of my favorite hymns… “Hold to God’s Unchanging Hand” .
I am holding onto that Hand… From the moment I wake up in the morning, until the moment that sleep enters body, I can truly feel God’s hand on my life. I don’t know why these difficult times are here, but I am striving to learn from them; holding onto Joy as tightly as I possibly can; & Jesus… pressing into Him like never before. … Read More The Heart of Courage
But in all the sadness, when we feel like our hearts are empty & lacking, we’ve got to remember that grief is NOT the absence of hope. .. . Grief is the proof that love is still there.” ~~Tessa Schaeffer Another sweet cousin was called to be with Jesus yesterday. One day we will join… Read More Love is still there…
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