Lamentations 3:19-24 Remember my affliction and my wanderings, My soul continually remembers it and is bowed down within me. But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. “The Lord is my portion,” says my… Continue reading Thankful {2017}
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From My Heart
There are so many hurting and needy people in my life - friends and family who are displaced or waiting out a hurricane waiting with a loved one in a hospital room dealing with the loss of a loved one facing another day filled with physical pain and suffering overwhelmed by increasing financial pressure hurting… Continue reading From My Heart
When Life Is The Pits
None of us are promised lives that are free of heartache or pain. Most of the time, the hardest of trials seem to come out of nowhere - a grim cancer diagnosis, a natural disaster that destroys your home, a car accident with subsequent injury and loss or a discovery that shakes your marriage at… Continue reading When Life Is The Pits
How To Create A Peaceful Home
this post contains affiliate links One of my main goals as a homemaker is to create a feeling of peace within the walls of my home. Have you ever heard Dave Ramsey's closing line on his Financial Peace radio show? He says, "The only way we can have true peace is by walking daily with the… Continue reading How To Create A Peaceful Home
Making MY Home A Place Of Comfort
People often comment that my home seems really peaceful. Whether it's a comment on an Instagram picture or a kind compliment from a guest, it really makes my day when someone says that. I've worked very hard to achieve that feeling in my home! The tagline under my blog name says, "Inspiration to make your… Continue reading Making MY Home A Place Of Comfort
Becoming A Gracious Woman
Every time I read this verse, it stops me in my tracks (sometimes it slaps me in the face): "A gracious woman gets honor." - Proverbs 11:16 A gracious woman. When I stop and think about what it looks like to be a gracious woman, I'm always reminded of how little I reflect that description.… Continue reading Becoming A Gracious Woman
The Best Kind of Family Reunion
Last week in my daily Bible reading I came across a story that really made me think. In the book of Exodus, it tells the story of how God helped His people escape from their slavery in Egypt. Their journey came about after God did many signs and miracles (with negative effects that made Pharaoh… Continue reading The Best Kind of Family Reunion
How To Get Close To God
I've seen a definite theme in the first few weeks of the new year. So many people have expressed their desire to grow in their spirituality. They might call it different things - a desire to be more centered, to find inner peace - but I've definitely noticed that a lot of people (myself included)… Continue reading How To Get Close To God
Our Greatest Need
One of my favorite parts of the Christmas story is found in Luke 1. It's the account of Mary's cousin Elizabeth, who the Bible describes as barren and advanced in years. She and her husband prayed for a long time, asking God to give them children. An angel appeared to Elizabeth's husband with an incredible message: … Continue reading Our Greatest Need
My Choice For Today
As I'm writing this, it's Tuesday night in America - and I don't know who is going to win the election. During the last week I have fought the feelings of uncertainty, fear and dread. Whether or not you care about the outcome of the election in the USA, all of us will face uncertainty, fear… Continue reading My Choice For Today
Come Home For Comfort 