(Me the preachers daughter, at my Nana and Grandaddy's house. Probably about 4 yrs old, .) You may have recently noticed a while back that I added a few little new tabs in the bar under my blog header. One of these new tabs is called "Give it Away." If you click on this tab you will see a variety of non-profit ministries that our family supports. We have chosen to throw our lot in ... View Post
things I am doing on this thursday
(source) Today I am hanging out over at the At Home in Arkansas Blog . If you can, come join me and check out some of my favorite reading-inspired ideas for a book lovers wedding. I think I need to throw a bookish party of some sort just to get to use all of these ideas. I am especially in love with these hanging books, and the book page pompoms. I will also being trying to line up a ... View Post
sunday’s challenge – to abide, to cooperate
Here lies the tremendous mystery - that God should be all-powerful, yet refuse to coerce. He summons us to cooperation. We are honored in being given the opportunity to participate in his good deeds. Remember how He asked for help in performing his miracles: Fill the waterpots, stretch out your hand, distribute the loaves. - Elisabeth Elliot ... View Post
Teen MOPS & Me
When Wylie was little I was a pretty lonesome momma of a preschooler. I only had a two friends who had kids, and since I stayed at home, my world tended to be small, my days often mind numbingly repetitive. Someone along the way (I so wish I could remember who) invited me to a local MOPS group, and since I was happy to go anywhere there was free food and childcare, I jumped at the opportunity. ... View Post
Fly Away Fridays- Africa & A Giveaway
I thought it would be fun to start a regular Friday feature that is all about dream getaways... Kind of a bucket list/inspiration list of places that I want to go, things I want to do... Want to come along?I have always wanted to go to Africa. Well that is not true. I used to be afraid to go to Africa. I was afriad if I went to Africa I would have to wear bad clothes. The church tradition I grew ... View Post
Thursday’s Confessions – Praying the Devil Back to Hell
Welcome to Thursday's Confessions. A weekly feature where I confess, before you my sisters and brothers, the silly, the ridiculous and even at times the shameful. Why? Because confession is good for the soul. Even in Blogland (Photo by Pewee Flomoku) Confression: I am spoiled and I know it. My problems, while they may feel serious to me in the moment, would quickly fade away to dust if ... View Post