Nobody has a perfect family - all families are made up of sinners. But it is possible to leave a family gathering feeling refreshed and encouraged instead of feeling frustrated and beaten down. It is important to realize that happy, harmonious, encouraging family gatherings don’t just happen. They need prayer and preparation. The book of… Continue reading Do This Before Your Next Family Gathering | A Lesson From An In-Law
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Month in Review {June 2022}
Summer is definitely here! Let's jump into the highlights from June. THE HIGHLIGHTS We kicked off the month with our trip to Lake Keowee, which you can read about here. There were lots of hot days this month where I wished I could jump back into this pool! (Doesn't Paul look great with my hat… Continue reading Month in Review {June 2022}
Read The Bible With Me In 2022!
Your servant will meditate on your statutes. Your testimonies are my delight; they are my counselors. (Psalm 119:23-24) I am personally inviting you to join me in reading through the entire Bible in 2022! This will be the 5th year that I've set this goal and I'm more excited than ever to begin the journey.… Continue reading Read The Bible With Me In 2022!
How To Make God’s Word Your Counselor
I heard my Dad ask this question in his message last Sunday - "What passage of Scripture motivated the way you interacted with people today?" His question reminded me of one of the verses I'm praying for myself this year, Psalm 119:24. Your testimonies are my delight; they are my counselors. I'm asking God to… Continue reading How To Make God’s Word Your Counselor
Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?
"I know you're not supposed to question God, but sometimes you just have to wonder why bad things happen to good people." Someone said this to me after telling me about a godly woman we both know who is suffering through sickness, loss and heartache in her immediate family. We're quick to say "God is… Continue reading Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?
Why Is Easter Weekend A Big Deal?
Why is Easter weekend such a big deal? I've mentioned before that reading through the Bible each year makes Christmas more and more special. This year my trip through the first five books of the Bible along with the book of John has made Easter more special than ever before! Let me set up the… Continue reading Why Is Easter Weekend A Big Deal?
My Absurd Comparison: The Bible and Netflix (and why you should read the whole Bible in 2021)
It seems a little absurd to compare Netflix binging to Bible reading - but it makes a lot of sense to me.
High Five for Friday! {11.6.20}
Over the years I've taken to calling my Friday roundup posts "Five on Friday," but I felt like this week needed a little more oomph and cheer so we're giving this Friday a big old high five!
August 2020 In Review
This post contains affiliate links – I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. ❤ It's time to wrap up the highlights from August, starting with a Sunday afternoon drive in the Foothills of South Carolina. We walked through downtown Landrum and grabbed a picture on a bench in front… Continue reading August 2020 In Review
The Greatest Blessing of the Decade + A Challenge For You!
This is the third year in a row that I've chosen to read through the Bible in one year, and it has been the greatest blessing of my 30's! As I've thought about it, there are three specific ways that this practice has impacted my life. I'm sharing them with you today, not to applaud… Continue reading The Greatest Blessing of the Decade + A Challenge For You!
Come Home For Comfort 