So it started out as just a normal dinner but somehow this is where we landed between dinner and Upwards Basketball Practice. Mind you this balloon was a Star Wars birthday balloon for Randy the second week of December. This is what was leftover. And now for Mitchell...... And the Daddy-O And the Helium Mom ... Read More »
Knowing THIS is a game changer in 2016
You and I have no clue what 2106 holds for us as individuals or as families. Oh sure, we have loose plans or like my type A friends - you have firm plans for every month in 2016. But really when it comes down to it we don't know what tomorrow holds. And that could be really scary. It could be scary as we look back on the past and remember what happened to some of our ... Read More »
Bible Study in 2016 – some ideas
I'm starting out 2016 in a study called "Open Your Bible" by Rachel Myers and Amanda Bible Williams. Yep, you read that right. Maiden name Bible and I'm pretty sure she has a Bible degree. Cool, huh. I like these two young women (I sound old) who are committed to studying God's word and taking others along with them. In their 7 week Bible Study we look at the power of God's ... Read More »
Bible Journaling – Part 2 – getting started
At first I wasn't sure what I thought about drawing in the margins of my Bible. I had no problem writing in my Bible because I've done that for decades. I have prayers, dates and comments written the margins of my Bible as I interact with God's words. But to paint and draw? Now that was quite different. Yet I loved the idea. I thought. I prayed. I researched and I talked to my ... Read More »
What is Bible Journaling?
I have found a new creative tool to help me consume God's word in a way I remember longer. Bible journaling and art in the margins is where you draw, doodle, write in the margin of your Bible for the purpose of getting God's word into your heart. I first discovered Bible journaling from a sweet sister in Christ, Erika, who lost her daughter last year to a drowning accident at ... Read More »
Looking Back on 2105
Being a part of a healthy church community makes a difference in life. The support and love that flows out of a healthy body of believers is enough to change the outlook of a horrifying situation to one of hope even though the circumstances might not have changed at all. The power of God through prayer can change circumstances. I don't understand how it works or why it works ... Read More »
Book loves in 2015
My ability to concentrate in reading was severely impacted during an injury and recovery this year so I only read for the last several months of the year but what I read was fantastic. I wanted to share in case you find any of them interesting yourself. Hoodwinked - A great book on Motherhood. I found it perfect for the Mom with small children at home although I gleaned good ... Read More »
The Makings of a Waffle House Christmas
Hello family that is addicted to Waffle House! That's most of us right there. My Mom has a neighbor who is a photographer and he took a family shot and did some candid Waffle House pictures for us. He was wonderful. If you're in the Atlanta area and need a good photographer check Gibbs Frazeur out. This was the sight at our family Christmas party a few days before Christmas. ... Read More »