This is week 5 of a Lenten book study of Grace upon Grace by Dr. John Kleinig. For reasons not all that clear to me, I’m a week behind. I don’t know if it’s the fact that we’ve had so many perfect spring days that I can’t bring myself to do anything but enjoy it [...]
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You can thank Stevie for this taco casserole recipe because here’s exactly what he said at dinner. Stevie: ”Is there a recipe for this?” Me: “No, I improvised because I’m so desperate to go to the store and had to use what I had on hand.” Stevie: “I want you to go write it down [...]
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What do you do when you’re no longer a spring chicken and you know it? You drive like mad to the nearest seller of spring chickens and you buy 6 of them in the name ‘home education’. Your children crown you mother of the year. Again. And then you start a Pinterest board called chicken [...]
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You have grown up so fast and I wish I could turn back time. I’ve wanted you to show more initiative in your schoolwork and I’ve encouraged you to be a strong leader among your friends. I’ve asked so much of you and you have risen to every occasion. You are such a natural leader [...]
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I just bought this poster here on Etsy! If you’ve never traveled with a foodie then I cordially invite you to my next vacation. It’s the only way to go. The whole trip is planned around the food and restaurants. It’s just that simple. Stevie and I have been traveling this way since we [...]
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He was born in Belfast, Ireland in 1898 and his words have changed my life forever. That makes him my favorite Irishman and my absolute favorite writer. Happy St. Patrick’s Day in honor of ‘Jack’! My top five favorite Lewis books? 1. The Problem of Pain 2.The Great Divorce 3. Mere Christianity 4. Till We [...]
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At the risk of being thrown out of America, I’m gonna go ahead and say it—-I hate giant theme parks. I’m a little scared to say it out loud because people are crazed for them. How do I know this? Because I went to Disneyland yesterday and I’m fairly certain that half of California was [...]
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In this modern era of the revival of new age practices, many christians are frightened by meditation. We wonder how to meditate in a way that is orthodox and God-pleasing. Dr. Kleinig is the perfect teacher on this subject. I loved this chapter with all it’s Christ-focused and practical advice. But since I’ve [...]
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My heart is so full. It was a beautiful weekend full of God’s grace and love. I went to the event with so much expectation (and anxiousness) about meeting my wonderful friends in person and hoping to share Christ’s love. It didn’t take me long to figure out that He had brought me there to [...]
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and I like cowboy boots, C.S. Lewis, good food, strong coffee, banjo music and books. I am a deeply flawed momma of 4 and grateful receiver of more good gifts than one heart can hold. I fight for joy and find it in the most unexpected places. I make quirky look normal, relish in my small town Southern way of living, and am learning that it's all grace--every last bit of it. Read More Here...
