Strength. Maybe you guys don't struggle with it like I do... No, I'm not talking about weightlifting and gym membership commercials either. Lol! No, I'm referring to strength to live life courageously. Strength to press on and do the hard things. Strength to finish well. Strength to face different trials that we may encounter. Strength to face fear, anxiety, health problems, depression, grief, financial issues, and all kinds of concerns that life may throw at us. God a

I don't know about you but around here, trash day, is the day when I scramble around the kitchen to toss in the smelly leftovers, check the wastebaskets in the bathrooms, toss Ted's over- chewed ratty doggy toys, and do a quick inventory of the garage ~ searching for anything that's truly "trash" (that can't be salvaged or made into something else)... I am a creative after all. ;) It feels satisfying when the refrigerator is clean, the house is free of stinky dog toys, ahh,

"In the morning, Lord, You hear my voice: in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly." Psalm 5:3 National Day of Prayer. A day our country has dedicated for prayer got me thinking. It brought back memories of when my boys were little. I would sit on the edge of their bed and listen to their precious prayers. Yes, there were prayers about wild animals, boo boos, and toys, but their childlike faith~ filled prayers always moved me to tears. They didn't

Hey sweet friends, I hope that you are having a great week so far! When I read this list of prayers by, Brooke McGlothlin, designed for boys, I knew I needed to share it with y'all. Oh my Mama's heart, if you have children, no matter the age, you know that life can be difficult, is difficult. With heavy pulls from this world all around, we need to fight the battle for the hearts of our kids. Praise God, He has not left us alone. We can find encouragement that He has equippe

It's been a doozie of a week so far, but we are making it through. We've had some sickness in our family, including our little Teddy. I'm currently sipping coffee in my robe writing this as we were up on and off throughout the night. I'm sure one day I'll miss these sleepless nights with little ones but that will have to take some time to appreciate. ;) I view this little corner as the truly personal side of my blog. I want you to know that when you read these T T posts t

(Pinterest: Steppes of Faith) This verse paints a beautiful picture of how The Lord loves us. Isn't it amazing to think that He would sing over us, to rejoice in His beloved children in such a way. That kind of love can transform our view of ourselves and others. His love has the power to do that. It can also remind us... When our world seems overwhelming... He will quiet us with His love. When the worry creeps in... He reminds us to trust Him, helps us recall what He's

(Photo by Frank McKenna) I was 18 years old, lying in a hospital bed about to be wheeled into surgery... when I remember praying, "I'm so afraid Lord, but I'm trying to trust You." Not so great faith but I did know that no matter what, He saw me and was there. I was so young and it seemed at the time that even though I had so many people, precious people, encouraging me and supporting me, I still felt so alone. But God used those feelings for me to lean upon Him. For me to

I love this verse... (credit: Pinterest, French Press Mornings) I don't know about you but worry can be an obstacle for me. I can be really good at it y'all. When I get started, it can be hard to stop... the what ifs, the self doubts, people pleasing, parenting trials, relationship struggles, and the list can go on. Life can make me a worrying mess, but then when I read this verse in Philippians 4:8, "Whatever is true, right, noble, pure, lovely, admirable, if there is anyt

Y'all I have been so tired lately. I'm guilty of tackling the projects I want to do and putting the stuff I need to do on the back burner. The laundry mountain is peaking at the moment, and so many other things call for my attention. Life sure is busy right now but I wouldn't have it any other way. I try and remind myself that one day the laundry load won't be so big. The kid's bathrooms won't be filled with messes, and the grocery bill won't feel like we're paying another m

Welcome friends, I am so glad you’re here! It’s a new day with a new beginning. I’ve thought a lot about that idea lately. Its never too late to learn something new, begin a new chapter, tackle that list. Coming from this introverted creative gal, boy am I breaking out of my comfort zone here beginning this new work. For too long I had dreams that I would sabotage with negative self talk, but today is a new day. Relying not on my strength but on the Lord’s. “being confident