I have this fabulous pair of Levi’s that I got when my oldest daughter was in high school. That was 10 years ago and I can’t let them go. Recently I looked down to see my knees peeking through the worn threads of these beloved jeans. Seeking a remedy without having to trash my favorite … [Read more…]
Long Hollow Women
To Capture A Thief
It is such a DIY world these days. I, for one am quite grateful for the access we have to unlimited how-to information. I can’t imagine going through this season of life (newly-wed, new homeowner, etc.) without a manual on anything imaginable at my fingertips. * Thanks, Internet! * It’s pretty incredible to have that kind of … [Read more…]
Creator vs. Creation: Where Do you Run?
Where do you put your trust? Who, or what, do you run to when things are going bad, when loneliness strikes, when you’re feeling empty, or when you need answers to life’s tough questions? We as a society do not run to God when we should. We often find ourselves searching for satisfaction, answers, and … [Read more…]
He Calls Me Friend
No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you. – John 15:15, NKJV This year, I am experiencing a great swell of gratitude for the … [Read more…]
What’s the Condition of Your Soil?
Spring has sprung and it’s planting season…ready, set, grow! It’s the one time of the year where we run “to” the dirt and not “from” the dirt, and Home Depot wins out over Home Goods! At our house, we get a little crazy with planting…like the one time the hubby made a run to the … [Read more…]
Are You Worn Out?
When was the last time you were worn out? Maybe from a lack of sleep because of little ones. Or maybe you are stressed over things in your life that are out of your control. Or maybe worry over your kids, parents, finances, work, marriage has got you at the end of your rope and … [Read more…]
Everyday Warfare: Idleness
Idleness. Do you battle it? To be a Christian means to be in war, always. Everyday contains battle. Perhaps battles. Sometimes we are out for the count, unaware that what we perceive to be insignificant is actually the ground God intends for us to take for His glory according to His will. Everything you do … [Read more…]
The Do-Over God
Recently my husband purchased a ping pong table to provide some extra family fun. With 5 kids there is obviously a great range in skill and interest….but one thing I have noticed that all players have in common is the desire for a do-over. Caleb is the worst. My 11 year old is right there … [Read more…]
Just Mirrors
“They made the bronze basin and its bronze stand from the mirrors of the women who served…” Exodus 38:8 It doesn’t seem like much, but most of us women own a precious item often buried deep within the recesses of our pocketbooks. And often adorning our vanities and walls as decorative accessories. In our homes, … [Read more…]
Share Your Story
All my life I’ve heard the great commission. I knew what it said and what we were supposed to do, but honestly thought if I went to church on Sunday, taught a class and if someone happened into our little group who didn’t know Jesus, I had done my job. Of course I went on … [Read more…]