"Mom, look what I got!" Samuel came home from school excited to share his new treasure. He walked towards me and unfurled a shiny white shirt. "I got it in lost and found at school today." He opened up the collar so I could see the name brand tag. "It's under armor. Isn't it cool?" "Is that your shirt?" I was confused. Samuel was our most … [Read more...]
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How are you doing with your devotion time? Are you learning about Jesus as a family? Prayers at night are a sweet time, but I'm talking about sitting with your child and actually talking about Jesus together. If you're having a difficult time--I have something very cool that will lend you a hand. Which means you're going to love me alot. I used … [Read more...]
Majesty in the Mundane – Holiday Encouragement
We have a special guest today and I couldn't be more excited. Friends are the perfect way to experience a little encouragement this time of year. I'd like to introduce you to one of mine, Teasi Cannon. (Follow her on Facebook and purchase her book, My Big Bottom Blessing!) Teasi has become one of God's gifts to me in Tennessee. Just this … [Read more...]
Be Intentional – Keep Your Focus
Christmas is 40 days away and Thanksgiving a mere 12 days—as of right now. This. Very. Minute. Feeling dizzy? Is anxiety creeping in? Or, maybe you’re an exceptionally gifted procrastinator, like me. The first five federal holidays were set by U.S. Congress in the late 1800s. Thanksgiving and Christmas were there from the start. Not sure … [Read more...]
Overtired? Overworked? Try Overflow!
Yesterday morning, my pastor got up and shared how he was visiting with dear friends the night before and couldn’t help but see an overwhelming consensus among the crowd. They were all tired and weary—every single one of them. He wondered out loud during his sermon if the consensus was the same among all of us in the … [Read more...]
