It is God Himself who has made us what we are and given us new lives from Christ Jesus; and long ago He planned that we should spend these lives in helping others. – Ephesians 2:10 TLB
Happy New Year, beauties! While everyone else is talking about the goals they’re setting and the hustle they’re stepping into, I want to invite you into something different — something gentler, wiser, and far more beautiful. Instead of insisting on our plans for the new year, what if we surrendered them to God? The truth …
December always brings a mix of joy, nostalgia, and unfortunately, also a fair amount of stress. At home, the season feels delightful. I love the traditions I grew up with, like the memory of my father taking our family to pick out a live Christmas tree. Every year, when I get my own tree, the …
When I think about what it means to have a heart full of thanks, I picture slowing down long enough to count the blessings I already have — instead of focusing too much on what I don’t. Gratitude, for me, is remembering to thank God for the things I often take for granted — like …
When I talk about “inner beauty,” I’m not talking about the latest trend or a perfect Instagram feed. I’m talking about the invisible kind of beauty: the peace, confidence, grace, and love that springs from being rooted in Christ. It’s the kind of beauty that lasts. I am inviting you to spend just one week …
When I think of September, I’m reminded of going back to school. I’d eagerly look forward to the new year — fresh notebooks, new routines — only to find the novelty wearing off after a couple of weeks. That’s how fall often felt when I lived in Michigan. When the air turned crisp, I pulled …
“I planted, Apollos watered, but God [all the while] was causing the growth.” – 1 Corinthians 3:6 AMP Most of the time when I read these verses, I think about being the one who plants or waters in someone else’s life. But recently, God reminded me of a time when I was on the other …
This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase—at no extra cost to you. Full disclosure here. Autumn is almost here. I personally do not like the end of summer, but with a new season comes a fresh start. There’s something special about the rhythm of back-to-school …
What if your yard, porch, or patio could be more than a summer hangout—but a place where others experience God’s love? I started a garden on my patio and it is overflowing with containers of several varieties of plants. There is barely room for me to move around it anymore, much less host a friend. …
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It is that time of year to show love and gratitude to all the moms in your life. If you need gift ideas for meaningful ways to honor the importance of their role this Mother’s Day, look no further! I have just the inspiration for you. Some of the links in this post are affiliate …
