One of God’s greatest gifts to me is celebrating a milestone birthday today. Stephanie . . . My daughter by marriage My holiday (and all-occasion) cooking cohort. My friend to fellowship and talk, and talk, and talk with. My precious grandchildren’s amazing mother. My beloved son’s loving wife. An “exceeding, abundantly beyond all that (I)… Read More
Monday Manna: Why Your Week is Already Great
A new week stretches out before you today. A new week filled with . . . Blessings and challenges. Ups and downs. Questions and answers. Laughter and tears. This week, in every high and every low, may His words bring you comfort, confidence, and the calm assurance of His companionship: Psalm 37:23-24 (NLT): … Read More
The Hardest Week for Christy & Me
This is the hardest week of The Messy Series for Christy and me, because it brings back bad memories of a time when things got a little messy in our relationship. So why are we even talking about it? Because your messy past wants to make a comeback. It is stalking your present with hopes… Read More
Scripture Art: Proverbs 31:25
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Monday Manna: Running Errands for God
The following photo is from the messy margins of an old One Year Bible™ of mine: In this passage, we get to eavesdrop on a conversation between Joseph and his father, Jacob: Genesis 37:13-14 (NLT) 13 When they had been gone for some time, Jacob said to Joseph, “Your brothers are pasturing the sheep at… Read More
Front Porch Friday: 3 Tips to a Clutter-Free Life
Ever cleaned your house from top to bottom, had everything spick-and-span only to have a messy, dirty house just a few days later? It’s amazing how fast the mess can come back when you don’t deal with the everyday clutter everyday. Girl, the same thing can happen in your life. Discover 3 tips to help… Read More
Making a Good Choice!
Is it just me or are we more conscious of eating right this time of year? I have a feeling it has to do with the beautiful array of fresh fruits and vegetables that welcome us to the produce section of our local grocery each week. Right now, it is really easy to make good… Read More
Monday Manna: An Election Year Warning
It’s the beginning of another political week. And even though the election is still many months away, the newspaper headlines, political pundits, and prospective candidates are already trying to influence and push you around. Push back. How? By heeding God’s election year warning: Isaiah 8:11-14 (NLT) 11 The LORD has given me a strong warning… Read More
Front Porch Friday: How To Sort Through Your Mess
Ready to roll up your sleeves, get down to the nitty gritty, and clean up some messy stuff in your life? Then come sit on the porch with Christy and me, girl! We’re in Week 3 of our very messy Front Porch Friday series, “How To Turn Your Mess Into God’s Message,” and this week… Read More
Scripture Art: Hebrews 10:25
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Monday Manna: Ugly Laurie
Some of the notes I’ve scribbled in my One Year Bible™ uncover Ugly Laurie – that fleshy, self-absorbed part of me that’s not very pretty. Like, for example, the notes in this picture: Psalm 100 is familiar territory for me. I’ve read it (and even sung the words from it) many times. You probably have,… Read More
Front Porch Friday: When God Messes With Your Mess
Attention all messies: Is God messing with your mess? He does that, you know. And today on Front Porch Friday, you’ll discover three ways He does it and WHY. So come sit on the porch with me and my sissy, Christy, as we talk about When God Messes With Your Mess. Ready to wave the white… Read More