When we found out we were going to have a child we began to dream of what he or she would become. We knew we would raise this child to love the Lord and follow His direction for his or her life. As young idealistic parents, we …
When God Speaks
It had been a wonder-filled day. I would venture to say I was having a mountain-top day with a beautiful drive through the mountains of North Georgia, lunch with a sweet Sista that I met online through the blog of Living Proof Ministries and then …
Divas in Denim Centerpieces
A few years back I was asked to come up with centerpieces for a women’s ministry event at church called Divas in Denim. As a non-crafty person this was an overwhelming task to say the least. I did the only thing I could do–Google the …
Real Live Women of Faith
Every Christian woman knows someone who is an example of a godly and gracious woman. Some times that special woman is in the church, or perhaps has been a friend of the family for years. No matter how you are acquainted, she stands out as …
Truth about Truth
A genuine quest for truth in our journey with the Lord inevitable leads us to the valuable lessons taught to us in Scriptures and through the life and words of Jesus Christ. We must measure all of our beliefs and decisions according to these two …
Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day
* Affiliate links included. I recently purchased a new cookbook, and I am loving it! Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day lives up to its title. The bread is crusty on the outside and succulent on the inside, and it truly takes only 5 …
Invite Jesus to Your Wedding
“On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more wine.” “Dear …
Trees
In fifth grade our class had to memorize the poem “Trees” by Joyce Kilmer, an early American poet. Mr. Kilmer was killed by a sniper at age 31 in 1918 during the First World War. Prior to his military service, he was widely regarded as …
Putting a Face on Hospitality
I was born in Arizona. When I was 3 and 1/2 years old, my parents moved back to Illinois. Most people would say I’m a northern girl, but that’s not necessarily true because I’ve lived in the South for over 30 years now. There are …
Mission Field in My Own Backyard
As the last days of school arrived and our children filled the house for another fun summer, I approached the days with mixed emotions. I love the less-structured days and the joy of spending time with my children. But I also wrestled with the feeling …