This is the face of the woman I love more than any other woman on the face of the earth: my mother, Julia McKay. This is also the face of the woman who is currently at the top of my prayer list, and I’m writing to plead for your prayers for her, too. For the… Read More
Front Porch Friday with Special Guest: Bill!
It’s a very special Front Porch Friday today because Bill’s on the porch! And bless his heart, he’s been there all day long hanging Christmas lights (and speaking my love language, too, if you know what I mean). Bill’s so happy that job is done that he’s even got a little song for you. Merry… Read More
Recipe: Oatmeal-Pecan Snack Cookies
[Have you made this recipe or something similar? Let us know how it goes!]
The secret to Christmas sanity
This is my den and dining room. This is my den and dining room on drugs . . . I mean on decorations. Unpacked Christmas decorations to be specific. What you cannot see (I have my pride you know) is how the Christmas clutter has spilled over into my kitchen and has taken over my… Read More
Front Porch Friday: Sharing my heart & a request
Today I’m going to to share my heart with you . . . and a very special request. Thanks for watching!
The Apron
Recently a friend launched a new business creating designer aprons. They are fun, unique and beautiful. This lady has such a touch for putting together out-of-the-ordinary fabrics and creating a masterpiece. On a recent trip to her house, she blessed me with one of her beautiful creations along with a pair of matching gloves to… Read More
Recipe: Easiest-Ever Apple Pie
It’s November, so that means it’s time to start planning your Thanksgiving dinner – and, more importantly, your Thanksgiving desserts! Here is a great recipe for a turkey-day must-have! Q: How many pies do you plan on making for Thanksgiving this year?
A pumpkin here….a pumpkin there…..pumpkins everywhere!!
Here in the coastal south pumpkin patches are scarce so nothing signals the arrival of fall like the first load of pumpkins delivered to your local grocery store. I am thrilled to say “they’re here”! For many of you long-time glo-girls, you already know – fall is my favorite season. Each year around the middle of… Read More
What do you do on a rainy Sunday?
I have been going hard since August: Spent a weekend in Missouri teaching at a Mother/Daughter Conference. Spent five more days in Missouri at a Youth Camp where I taught some precious teenage girls. Travelled to California for a rockin’ Women’s Retreat with the The Rock Church, San Diego. Came home and started studying and… Read More
The Truth About You
Do you know who you really are? It is absolutely imperative that you do. Why? Because if you don’t know the truth about you, you’re toast. You see, Satan does know the truth about you, and he’s totally committed to keeping you from that truth. How does he do it? He lies, and you believe… Read More
Recipe: Layered Taco Salad
Your Picture is in This Post
I just returned home from an AMAZING retreat with the women at Calvary Chapel Chino Hills, California. I’ll tell you more about that in a minute but first, you’ve just got to see something they gave me. It’s a picture. A picture of YOU. Take a look. OK, so maybe you’re thinking, “That’s not me…. Read More