Category: something extra
Unexpected Adult Things: The Time I Surprised Even Myself
When I got married and we started having kids, I was careful to assess regularly how my children treated others. I wanted to make sure we didn’t raise any bullies. I wanted to make sure my children never …
Books of 2017: Present Over Perfect
We find as we get older it is as hard as when we were in high school. Women are judgmental creatures, and we don’t do a lot of changing for one another. When we need something, it …
Books of 2017: Live Full, Walk, Free
Intentionally setting ourselves apart is generally no picnic. In Cindy Bultema’s book, Live Full, Walk Free, we find the direction applicable to our lives today in 1 Corinthians. Covering the letters to Corinth written by Paul, this study …
February & Rest
In scripture, Jesus made sure to take a time-out. He intentionally pulled away from his followers to pray and eat. He spent this time preparing for what would come next. Jesus set the example for re-booting ourselves in …
Books of 2017: The Magnolia Story
Chip and Joanna Gaines (with Mark Dagostino) share their story of how it all began, and it is inspiring. From marriage to having children and multiple businesses, the couple has a unique story to tell. This was a …
New Year, New Words
New Year New Words Each December as the year is ending I make a promise to myself. This year, I want to expand my vocabulary in the coming months. There are calendars with a word of the …
Normal Is Relative
Guest Posting over at The Glorious Table today. I’ve been accused of being a lot of things in my life, but normal has never been one of them. I will admit, on the surface, my husband and I …
Today
Today, we make a choice. We choose to roll out of bed, get our coffee on and begin our day. Maybe we start out quietly, softly, slowly. Maybe we turn up the music and preach our worship loud …
Wreck My Life by Mo Isom
Mo Isom has written a book, and it will change the way you look at the things that hold you back.