by Louise | Dec 27, 2015 | Encourage, Friendship, Uncategorized
(Originally posted September 16, 2015) So I had one of those really great conversations with a friend yesterday that was spontaneous, yet connecting and authentic. I stopped by her house to drop something off and we had a 30-minute talk that touched on authenticity,...
by Shannon | Dec 27, 2015 | World Issues
All I know is that El Nino is most definitely on Santa’s horribly naughty list. This weather is so very not-ok. Reports are currently showing that there are between 8-11 deaths in North Texas (around Garland) from the storms yesterday….and there are many...
by Gwen | Dec 26, 2015 | Faith, Inspire
Lots of people want to know what God has to say to them specifically about the details of their lives. Sometimes we would be happy with a general direction. I have never been spoken to audibly, but the Holy Spirit speaks to my heart, and many times it is at the...
by Shannon | Dec 26, 2015 | Marriage
Remember the “Golden Rule” we learned in kindergarten? Do unto others as you want them to do unto you. or Don’t shove others if you don’t want them to shove you. or Stop pouring sand on that kid’s head unless you want sand on yours! Or...
by Louise | Dec 24, 2015 | Encourage, Uncategorized
(Originally posted 10/15/15) Photo: Kristine’s Famous Pumpkin Cookies (At least what’s left of them) Sometimes I don’t give myself enough credit for what is accomplished during a week, and instead focus on all the things I didn’t get done. For...
by Shannon | Dec 23, 2015 | Friendship, Uncategorized
Truth? We are our own worst enemies. Someone else trips…you help them up. A friend is late….you tell them not to worry so much. Another person does poorly on a test….you tell them they’ll do better next time. Someone else is complaining…..you sympathize about...
by Shannon | Dec 23, 2015 | Faith
Some days I feel so redundant. No….that wasn’t a type-o… I meant to put “I”. I feel redundant. Unnecessary. Not needed. An extra person just taking up space. My kids get everything done without me (Cue heavenly angelic chorus)…. My...
by Gwen | Dec 22, 2015 | Empower, Penny Pinching
I enjoy doing things for myself. I enjoy saving a bunch of money and making my own detergent. I have tried powder, detergent and now….the whip! Whip that laundry into shape. I just had to say it. I love this. It cleans my clothes. It makes me feel like I...
by Gwen | Nov 11, 2015 | Empower, Food
This cake melts in your mouth! My sweet sister-in-law passed this on to me because it’s my niece’s favorite cake, and I want to be my my niece’s favorite aunt. What you’ll need for the cake: 1 1/2 cups very ripe bananas (the kind your friend...
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