Hello December 2
“For He who is mighty has done great things for me.” – Luke 1 Sunrises. New mercies. A night with no sleep actually has me singing a Mary Poppins song this morning.
Nursery and Guest Room Finale
I love decorating a room – its very fun, but I’ve also realized I may never actually “be done” with a given room – as my mind always has new ideas! I did want to post pictures of Sebastian’s nursery … Continued
Hello December
Day 1. My husband is a worship pastor and chose Jesus I Am Resting Resting as December’s Song of the Month. One of the ways I want to rest in December is by taking just a short few minutes each … Continued
Gospel-Centered Traditions: Thanksgiving Garland
Thanksgiving is more than a great sweet potato pie. And dressing. And turkey. And football and Macy’s parade. I have read and re-read Noel Piper’s Treasuring God in Our Traditions. I especially find it more meaningful now that we have … Continued
Thanksgiving Menu 2013
Thanksgiving – a time to eat, right? And a time to be grateful! I always love trying new recipes at big meals – when else are you going to try them? So, here it what will be on our table … Continued
Book Review: Risky Gospel (Owen Strachan)
Do you live by faith? Really? My last boss asked me a question soon after I started designing and writing a church curriculum: have you ever done anything that could only be done by faith? Honestly – no. Now, 3 years … Continued
Pesto Tortellini Soup
Ask my husband and he will readily tell you that my favorite condiment might just be pesto. I seldom make it, but I love it on sandwiches, in soups, as pasta sauces. No doubt amazing goodness from the oil, basil, … Continued
Truly Families: The Cranford Family
I love getting to know families: how they interact, how they laugh, how they love! This family is no different. It was a cold day here in Little Rock the day that we had scheduled photos. Their kiddos were troopers. … Continued
A Mother’s Modern Day Chariots
I know when I can’t receive encouragement from God’s Word, there is usually a hidden heart sin behind that. Maybe its an idol or sin that I don’t want to give up. I was asked to receive some of that … Continued
Arkansas Women Bloggers’ Family Life Day
Living in Little Rock has its privileges. Not only are there some great parks, some good restaurants, and my family (of course) – but there is also a great family ministry called Family Life. Family Life started a year before … Continued