“Look at how good and pleasing it is when families live together as one!” – Psalms 133:1 CEB
I am so excited that it is almost Christmas! It is my favorite holiday. However, did you know that Jesus’ birthday is not actually December 25th, or even in December at all? We know this for three main reasons. One, the shepherds watching over their flocks when the angels announced His birth in Luke 2:7-8 …
While I was preparing this post, I thought of Melissa Ringstaff’s 10 Virtues of the Proverbs 31 Woman, particularly the virtue of beauty. This is how she describes the Proverbs 31 Woman: A virtuous woman is a woman of worth and beauty. She has the inner beauty that only comes from Christ. She uses her …
I love Thanksgiving! Next to Christmas, it is my favorite holiday. Each year I look forward to it, but I must admit, the pandemic has put a damper on it. It doesn’t have its same promise this year. Why Celebrate Thanksgiving This has definitely been a difficult year for everyone. However, no matter what is …
One of the things we know about the Proverbs 31 Woman is that her clothing is fine! I get excited about this because I like to have fine clothing and knowing this about the Proverbs 31 Woman makes me know that this is an acceptable goal. “Her clothing is linen, pure and fine, and purple …
I went my entire life into adulthood before I ever even heard of Juneteenth, and it’s no wonder since it was not recognized in my home state of Michigan until 2005. So if you have never heard of this holiday, you are not alone. It is one, however, that I do think everyone should learn …
My absolute favorite thing to do is go to the beach, so here in L.A. where we have summer-like temperatures six months out of the year, I go a lot! Every year when I go to the beach, I tell myself, “Next year, I am going to buy _______” (fill in the blank with anything …
One of the things that I like about the changing seasons is that I also get to change my wardrobe. Bringing my clothes out of storage each season is like Christmas morning for me, even with items that I have had a few years. What I don’t like, however, is not having things in my …
I am by no means a fashion expert, but I do enjoy expressing myself through style. And there is no better reason to shop than in preparation for a new season, especially spring. “Strength and dignity are her clothing and her position is strong and secure; And she smiles at the future [knowing that she …
This week, before the mandatory Stay Home order, a professional organizer came to help me reorganize my one and only closet. She began by taking everything out of my closet and made me go through each article of clothing to decide whether to keep it or donate it. This was not an easy thing to …
Or at least it feels that way here in L.A. And springtime means that Easter — or as it is more properly called, Resurrection Sunday — is almost here. Easter is just five weeks away, and one of the things that I look forward to about Easter is spending time with family and friends and …
