Perfect words from Jesus in the precise moment that my soul needed them. Grow strong in your weakness. Some of my children I’ve gifted with abundant strength and stamina. Others, like you, have received the humble gift of frailty. Your fragility is not a punishment, nor does it indicate lack of faith. On the contrary, weak […]
The One with Miss Type A
It’s amazing to me how quickly people have me pegged. No matter where I go my personality comes out almost instantly, despite my efforts to start fresh. I think I’m doing a great job of being Miss Go-With-The-Flow, but somehow everyone deduces the truth–I’m a bit of spaz. I try to be Miss HappyGoLuckyLifeofTheParty, but […]
Ranch Chicken Quesadillas
While searching for lunch ideas, I found leftover chicken fried chicken from Cracker Barrel. Hmm. I didn’t feel like eating it. But then this lovely idea occurred to me–RE-PURPOSE it! So chop, chop, chop went the chicken and into a tasty lunch quesadilla for my husband and I to enjoy together. Next time you have […]
The One Where She Fell In a Hole, Et Cetera
Top Ten things I’m pondering on this beautiful late summer morning… 1) Where in the world did my lovely red 1 tsp and 1 Tbsp measuring spoons disappear to months ago??! It is a mystery. I thought for sure I’d find them in the move. But no. They are MIA forever. Lucky for me, I have […]
The One with the Friend I Needed
{friends! only 2 days to enter the Scrapbook Software giveaway} Just as I needed that lovely date night with my husband, I discovered a need for quality time with a girlfriend. Or, rather, God knew what was necessary to fill my spirit with His grace. Friendship. Time together. Souls sharing. One of my great new friends, […]
Steamed Corn on the Cob
There is nothing like fresh corn on the cob, straight from your local farms! The crunch is perfect, the kernels are so sweet, the typewriter style of eating is too much fun. My mom used to tell us stories of eating ear after ear of corn for dinner during the summers of her childhood. I still […]
The One with the Fancy Schmany Date
{My Memories Digital Scrapbook Giveaway going on through Wednesday!} Sometimes I just need carefree time with my husband. Outside our predictable, routine life that I love so much. (I really do.) But when he says, “I think we need a date night,” I fall a little more in love with him. (AND when he […]
The One with the Book Worm
Today I… …started book seven of Harry Potter after finishing half of five and all of six in the last week. This is an impressive record for me. Can’t. Stop. Reading. …didn’t have time for a full blown, well-thought-out blog post because of my intense reading regimen. So you’re getting this list. …was disappointed that […]
Tuna Noodle Casserole
Growing up Tuna Noodle Casserole was a regular on the weekly dinner menu. It wasn’t at the bottom of my list of favorite meals (that would be Goulash), but it certainly wasn’t anywhere near the top 10 (which would include chili, pork chops & potatoes, taco salad, round steak casserole, etc.) I’m not sure if […]
On Grace, Everywhere
See God everywhere. Be on the lookout for His gifts, His grace. And once you start seeing, more are exposed. It begins with a sprinkle, then steady drops, then it pours. God pours out so much blessing that there is not room enough for it. And all He wants is our thanks. To notice what […]