— Mothering, Parenting/Family, Prayer, Stories of Grace —

Stories of Grace: Even Mittens

They’re tired. The coats and the hats and the mittens and gloves, the boots and the leggings and windbreakers are tired. It’s the middle of winter and there’s no end in sight to the snow. So the mittens? They just give up sometimes. Small Son’s mittens gave up in a big way. Those turquoise and… Read More Stories of Grace: Even Mittens

— Ladies Ministry, Ministry, Relationships —

TenThings Every Single Woman in Ministry Wants You to Know About Her

 Today I’m thrilled to introduce you to a sweet friend of mine- Donya Dunlap {click on her name to visit her blog}. We went to college together and then lost contact until Facebook entered the world. Then this past fall we both attended a blogging conference and reconnected through some long chats. Ya’ll, her heart is… Read More TenThings Every Single Woman in Ministry Wants You to Know About Her

— Family, Mothering, Recipes, Relationships —

Recipe for a “Got Saved” Party

Our Tiny Daughter recently got saved on January 5th, 2014. A few days after this most happy occasion, she asked me one morning, “Mommy, can we have a ‘got saved’ party?” I thought it was a brilliant idea, and it turned out to be one of the most special and memorable parties we’ve ever had.… Read More Recipe for a “Got Saved” Party

— Ladies Ministry —

Valentine Wreath {Quick, Easy, and Free!}

Guess what? You have in your home, right now, everything you need to make this shabby heart wreath. A friend and I whipped a few of these up a couple of weeks ago, and they were just downright fun to make! This is the perfect craft even for the non-crafty person. If you can tie… Read More Valentine Wreath {Quick, Easy, and Free!}

— Giveaways, Life Lessons, Marriage, Ministry —

True Companion: Thoughts on Being a Pastor’s Wife {And a Giveaway!}

I’m delighted to have Christa from Brown Sugar Toast guest posting for me today. She is both a pastor’s daughter and a pastor’s wife. She is sharing some highlights from the book “True Companion: Thoughts on Being a Pastor’s Wife.” I hope it blesses and encourages you today! AND I have some fabulous news- I’m… Read More True Companion: Thoughts on Being a Pastor’s Wife {And a Giveaway!}