Embrace: accept or support willingly and enthusiastically. Embrace is my Word of the Year for 2023 I will turn sixty later this year, and that feels like a milestone age to me. No matter how you slice it or dice it, barring some momentous scientific advance in aging, I have lived over half my allotted…
This book hit me in a tender spot. When Strivings Cease book by Ruth Chou Simons is for the perfectionist. The “people pleaser”. If you’re striving and working and feeling you will never measure up…this one’s for you. When Strivings Cease Book Review In this book Ruth Chou Simons shares a personal and vulnerable backstory…
“Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.” 1 Peter 4:12 Between Storms We are currently between storms here in Oklahoma. We had a dangerous storm move through on Sunday evening (Twelve tornadoes in one storm! Large hail!…
“A cheerful heart is good medicine.” Proverbs 17:22 Yesterday was full and fun, with time spent enjoying some of my favorite activities and people. Come along with me as we chat about… Babka, Spaghetti, & Games, Tea Parties, Laughter, and Family Fun A few days ago I wrote about my daughter’s idea for enjoying a…
“let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; let the sea roar, and all that fills it; let the field exult, and everything in it! then shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy.” Psalm 96:11-12 October Morning Walk October! Is there anything lovelier than a morning walk in October? My…
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.” Colossians 3:23-24 Joy of Homemaking | Tips, Tricks, & Tools Welcome to Day 4 of Blogtober, where I’m writing a post every day…