Devotional life is deepened by repetition and routine. The truth is, spiritual health is connected to mental, emotional, social, and even physical health. When our spirit is healthy, our body is healthier, our brain is healthier, our relationships are healthier. Our entire soul is healthier. Spiritual health may mean something different to each of us. … Continue reading My Spiritual Routine
Good morning, friends! This morning I am starting a new bible study, Discerning the Voice of God. Priscilla Shirer is one of my favorite authors. I encourage you, if you haven't already, to engage in one of her bible studies. Priscilla Shirer's words aren't the only ones I am pondering on this morning. God has … Continue reading Pastor Appreciation
Happy Friday! Today for Friday Favorites I'm going to share my favorite apps. I have six favorite apps- two of them I use daily. First 5 is the first app I open each day. It is designed to connect your heart to God's word the first five minutes of your day. I still can't get … Continue reading Friday Favorites
Fall has always been my favorite time of year. The cooler weather, fall colors, sweaters, flannel shirts, leggings and boots, Jordan's homemade potato soup, pumpkin pie, chili in the crockpot, candy apples, hot chocolate, hayrides, pumpkins and mums. Those are the things that make my Southern heart flutter. Decorating I love fall decor, but I … Continue reading October
This summer we took a family vacation to the Great Smoky Mountains. We stayed at Cherokee Lodge Condominiums in room 106. We arrived on June 11 and checked out on June 14. The room had 2 bedrooms, a kitchen, a large dining area, a living room, a patio, washer and dryer, 2 bathrooms, and a … Continue reading Family Vacation 2017
On May 28th our sweet girl, Klara, turns another year older. This year was the first year we have been on a strict budget because of only one income, but sometimes less is more. Location When planning an event, even when the budget is tight, there are a few things that you can plan for … Continue reading Peppa Pig Party
Today I want to share my favorite piece of our home with you! Jordan put together this beautiful shelf, or nesting boxes, for me a few months ago. I am in love with how it turned out. To think that this is what he started with is so awesome to me. First, we used Minwax … Continue reading Our DIY Nesting Boxes
Six months ago in April, our family made some big decisions. Decisions that were sure to be unsettling at first, but we trusted God and allowed Him to guide us into the next chapter of our lives. I gave up my teaching job after 5 years and we moved a few miles away into the … Continue reading My New Journey
Ah, sweet summertime. The smell of sunscreen, watching my babies splash in the swimming pool, cooking on the grill, and lots of sunshine! I love my job because it allows me to have the same time off as my kiddos. Before summer vacation started, I made a list of things I wanted to do with … Continue reading Let Freedom Ring
Each year we start off our day by exchanging gifts. I have to say, the hubby done great this year. His sweet cards always make me tear up. I didn't get a picture of him with his gift because I was too excited and gave it to him a few days early, but this year … Continue reading Valentine’s Day
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