Encourage
When God Takes Something Away
A couple of weeks ago, my friend spent a week in serious prayer and fasting. During this time, a property of theirs sold that had been on the market for three years. In addition to that, they were going to be able to purchase a piece of property that they had been...
read moreMeanwhile…
As of late we've found ourselves in a bit of a "waiting spot". You know what I mean...when you're kind of putting things (like the rest of your life) on hold because you have something big coming up. That kind of "interim living" because you don't want to start...
read moreOver The Goal Line
You can’t beat fall. Football is what ushers it in for me every year. There is a giddiness among the gentleman in our home. Last Saturday was our 2nd time to watch the Hogs play this season. I still don’t know all of the rules, and it doesn’t do a whole lot for...
read moreA Picture’s Worth Some Words…
And just like that, the season of summer comes to an end. Yes, I know that according to my calendar the official last day of summer has not yet occurred, but for all intents and purposes....it is finished. The pools have closed, school has started, Halloween...
read moreTeam Treats and Our First Tennis Match
Have you seen the TV show The Middle? The show is hilarious - especially if you've ever had middle schoolers, high schoolers, awkward kids, sweet kids or kids who act like jerks (so basically, most of us). The best episodes are when the characters were a little...
read moreMaking Memories – From Bonnie and Clyde to the Olympics
We went to the old Bonnie and Clyde apartment this evening over by Oak Ridge Street. My parents have owned it for the past several years. They have recently sold it, and my mom wanted to share a last dinner there with us before its out of their possession. She made...
read moreWish Lists & To Do Lists
When school let out for the summer, my kids had lots of plans for what they wanted to do (or not do). Their dreams were pretty simple.... swim every day! stay up past midnight and then sleep late! hang out with my friends all day! My summer lists were more about...
read moreTop 12 Signs You’re Done With Summer
We all love those long hot lazy(ish) days of the season. How can you argue with no homework, sleeping in, pool time, fireflies, late night ice cream runs and no solid schedules? But let's admit it...there comes a time when the sweat is pouring into your eyes,...
read moreWhen Chasing Unicorns, You Have to Think Positive
When my girls were little they loved unicorns. Maybe because they were so girly and special and magical looking - the stuffed kind usually came pure white, with pink or purple manes and sparkly horns. Do you know what a unicorn is? Really? I looked it up. It's...
read moreSetting Firm Foundations
1 Corinthians 3:11 For no one can lay any foundation other than the one we already have--Jesus Christ. Lately, I am loving Lisa Leonard Designs. Her jewelry is so pretty and simple, yet there is meaning behind each piece, and it has personal touches too - it can be...
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