Embrace: accept or support willingly and enthusiastically. Embrace is my Word of the Year for 2023 I will turn sixty later this year, and that feels like a milestone age to me. No matter how you slice it or dice it, barring some momentous scientific advance in aging, I have lived over half my allotted…
This book hit me in a tender spot. When Strivings Cease book by Ruth Chou Simons is for the perfectionist. The “people pleaser”. If you’re striving and working and feeling you will never measure up…this one’s for you. When Strivings Cease Book Review In this book Ruth Chou Simons shares a personal and vulnerable backstory…
“Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.” 1 Peter 4:12 Between Storms We are currently between storms here in Oklahoma. We had a dangerous storm move through on Sunday evening (Twelve tornadoes in one storm! Large hail!…
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.” Colossians 3:23-24 Joy of Homemaking | Tips, Tricks, & Tools Welcome to Day 4 of Blogtober, where I’m writing a post every day…
“Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. Show hospitality one to another without grumbling.” 1 Peter 4:8-9 The Joy of Baking Ahhh, the joy of baking. I love to bake and to share my goodies. Once October rolls around and the temperatures have eased, I’m ready to preheat…
“Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Welcome, October! I love you. Ohhh, yes! I’m such a fan of October. Summer–at least summer in Oklahoma–is not my jam. The heat and humidity wring me out and leave me in a lethargic asthmatic puddle of inertia….