I’ve got 3 BIG things I want to share with you. 1. I officially have a sister! Last weekend I had the honor of watching two people that I dearly love join their lives in marriage. Yes, the much anticipated wedding of J.J. Cole and Rachael Ratz has finally happened! It was beautiful and… Read More
Beauty by The Book Summer Bible Study Online
If there is ever a time when I need God’s word- it’s summer. I’ll be at home with my three kids jamming backyard fun, swimming parties and sibling rivalries into each and every day. I’m really looking forward to spending quality time with my family, but I also know that lots of challenges come with… Read More
Proverbs 9:11-12 Scripture Art
“Wisdom will multiply your days and add years to your life. If you become wise, you will be the one to benefit. If you scorn wisdom, you will be the one to suffer.” Proverbs 9:11-12 NLT [Priority’s FREE Scripture Art is just one of the ways we help you give God glory by giving His Word priority in your… Read More
God’s Dress Code – A Printable
Right now my toes are painted splotchy peach with a smattering of obnoxious purple glitter. The skin around my nails might have just as much paint as the nails themselves. This amazing pedicure treatment was done by my sweet daughter Juliette and I’ve left it and all its glorious messiness on for three days now…. Read More
A Post From My Husband & A Pic From Me
Dear Glo Girls, I’m banned from my porch today, but I am totally okay with it because: #1 Bill wrote a great post this week that I really needed and you’re going to love, and #2 . . . The patio for the wedding reception is being poured today! Whoo-hoo!! If you saw last week’s… Read More
15 Life Hacks & Ideas That Every Mom Should Know
If you are a mom like me, you need to know about these super cool life hacks! Number 5 is my most recent favorite. My family looked at me like I was crazy when I made 20 PB & jelly sandwiches and stuck them in the freezer, but I was so glad I… Read More
Pre-Wedding Day Tour at The Cole House
Exciting news! We’re planning a wedding at the Cole House!! On May 31, our youngest son, J.J. will marry Rachael Ratz — the wonderful, beautiful answer to our prayers. And since they’ve decided to tie the knot right here at our house, we’ve got LOTS of work going on around here. That’s why today …. Read More
Front Porch GOOD Friday
Today is Good Friday. So what do we do? We know what to do on Easter. We celebrate the resurrection of course! We put on our Sunday best, go to church, sing and worship. Then we go home, enjoy a nice lunch and and egg hunt (or two or three or four) with our family… Read More
7 Creative Ways To Dye Easter Eggs
I know you are really just looking at this post because you want to see 7 creative ways to dye Easter eggs. So, I’ll try not to bore you with historical facts about how the early Christians of Mesopotamia dyed eggs red to remind them of the blood of Christ. Oops! I just did! Reminders… Read More
Worry and Fear: 3 Ways to Find Strength
Are worry and fear wearing you out? Are uncertain circumstances in your life robbing you of sleep or causing you to feel weak and vulnerable? If you answered YES, then you need to come sit on the porch with me today. Why? Because I’m struggling with fear and worry, too. But God has shown me… Read More
10 Awesome apps for moms that you’ll love
10 Awesome apps for Moms that you’ll love! Cozi Cozi is one of the ultimate planner apps for moms. You can organize your family’s calendar, your to-do list, your grocery list, and set up reminders for all those things you tend to forget. Each family member can have their own calendar and… Read More
Pictures, Prayer Requests & Praises
As you can see by the picture, I got no porch today (we’ll return to our regular Front Porch Friday series next week).That’s because (whoo-hoo!) Shanda and I are heading to Willow Park Baptist Church (North Texas) for a women’s conference where I’ll be speaking tomorrow. Several hundred women are expected to attend, and I… Read More