Don’t count me off as Ebeneezer Scrooge’s little sister! Hear me out. Tonight I began my Christmas shopping (T-6 Days, I know) and was struck with an overwhelming sense of guilt. What happened to good tidings of great joy? Read on. It is more blessed to give than to receive, I don’t deny that. What I learned…
Read MoreThough the LORD saved me at a very early age, 4-years-old to be exact, I have no doubt that I understood my need for a Savior even then. As the years have passed, that need has naturally become ever more evident to me as I’ve walked both close to and far from Christ. Today, my…
Read MoreToday, I happened to mention to someone that I don’t live with Ben (my fiance). We believe Scripture when it says that God has a plan for how men and women should relate, and that most intimate relationship is reserved for husbands and wives. It’s how we roll. Back to my story. About a nano-second…
Read MoreI blogged about my recent bridal shower for my church, Grace Community of Madison County. You can read the post on their website.
Read MoreProud of this post I just wrote for my church, Grace Community in Berea, KY. Thoughts on the Panthers vs. Giants [highly disappointing game my fiance, my grandma (yes, she’s seriously that cool), and I just attended. Would you check it out? Even leave a comment? Thanks!
Read MoreJust read a blog post that summed up modesty in the best way I’ve seen! So, those previous posts of mine fumbling around the issue of modesty? Just read this godly lady instead! I found her blog by way of The Gospel Coalition. Read that post as well, especially if you’re a mom! According to her bio,…
Read MoreA fellow writer mentioned to me in passing this afternoon that she was glad to see someone (read: me) truly excited about writing. Then, I started to realize just how LONG I truly have been enthusiastic about the written word. We’ve had our ups and downs, writing and me. I do know our relationship has been life-long…
Read MoreReading in 1 Peter 4 today at THE Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Really struck by verse 4: If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. Did you catch it? When we are insulted for Christ, verbally persecuted, we should count…
Read Moreif my longing heart could bleed, it would run electric green, brill blue, and a touch of plaid – just so you would know where I had been. eilean donan castle, isle of skye, june 2010
Read MoreOde to Nutella Never will you find a spread with such buttery, creamy texture. A consistency that deftly whips across morning toast, coating the golden wheat with chocolate goodness. Where else do hazelnut and cocoa notes simultaneously ignite your taste buds? Perfect with tea and milk, just tea, or just milk. The jar is generous, but small enough to…
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