Today’s post is a long overdue accountability report. Way back in February, on a Front Porch Friday video, I took you on a tour of my vegetable garden, and the neglect you saw in my garden revealed my own neglected soul. Gardening is one of the ways God revives and replenishes my soul. And… Read More
Christian Wife of a Non-Believing Husband? New Tools & Encouragement For You!
One of the most popular videos on my YouTube Channel is entitled “Christian Wife of a Non-Believing Husband – What Do You Do?” My heart and prayers go out to every woman who has watched it and to every Christian wife of an unbelieving husband. That’s why today’s Front Porch Friday is dedicated to: All of the women… Read More
3 Things You Should NEVER Stop Doing (especially if you’re 50+)
This past Sunday, I ran into one of my favorite mentors at church. Her name is Marjorie Drew. She’s 91-years-old and full of Jesus. As we caught up with one another, we enjoyed the The Most Blessed Conversation and sweet fellowship. The older Marjorie gets, the more I see Jesus in her beautiful countenance and… Read More
Encouragement For My 50+ Year Old Friends
30 didn’t bother me. Neither did 40 or even 50. But birthday #59 this past January was a tough one for me. For the first time in my life, I felt old. And a little insecure. If you’re in the 50+ category like I am, there’s no going back. And looking beyond to 60, 70,… Read More
The Replenishing Power of Bluebonnets & Graphic for You
Last week’s Front Porch Friday (a little peek at my vegetable garden) was all about 3 John 2 and the importance of replenishing our souls. Being in my garden replenishes me. When my hands are in the dirt, my heart engages with God. But yesterday, I saw something coming up in one of my flower… Read More
Vegetable Garden Tour & Teaching
Today, I want to take you out to my vegetable garden for a quick tour and a little teaching. When my husband, Bill, saw me taking you on this tour, he was a little shocked — our garden isn’t is the greatest shape. But God has been teaching me some really sweet things out there… Read More
A Pin, Post, or Tweet for You: 4 Marks of Spiritual Maturity
On last week’s Front Porch Friday, I shared the 4 marks of spiritual maturity. If you missed it, you can come on over to the porch right now and watch it here. But today I want to share the 4 marks of spiritual maturity with you in a prettier way so you can pin, post,… Read More
Front Porch Friday: 4 Marks of Spiritual Maturity
I was reading Hebrews 5 the other day and boom! Verses 11-12 stopped me in my tracks. See for yourself: “Concerning [Melchizedek] we have much to say, and it is hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing. For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you have need again for someone… Read More
Winners! Kari Jobe’s New "Garden" CD
Thanks to all of you who entered our giveaway for Kari Jobe’s new CD, The Garden. The two winners are: Debbie Owens Julie Perry Congratulations, winners! Please email your mailing address to priority@priorityministries.com to claim your CDs. Blessings to you!
Giveaway! Kari Jobe’s New "Garden" CD
Kari Jobe is one of my favorite worship leaders, and I am thrilled to give you the opportunity to win her newest CD: The Garden. And trust me, you want it. I mean, just look at the cover, for goodness sake. It’s gorgeous! As I read about The Garden on Kari’s site, I learned… Read More
We Love You, Sisters! Merry Christmas!
Christmas is just a couple of days away, and we want you to know that we love and appreciate you more than you know. Thank you for being one of our beautiful, beloved blog subscribers. It is our prayer that each and every one of our posts blesses and encourages you spiritually. Just the other… Read More
A Post-Surgery Update on My Mother
Dear Sisters, You are amazing. A couple of weeks ago, I requested your prayers for my mother and her recent cancer surgery. Your response overwhelmed both me and her. Thank you, thank you, thank you for your prayers and for the encouraging notes you posted here and on Facebook. My mother, myself, and our entire family… Read More