The Blog
to encourage your heart and
add a lift to your step
The Blog
to encourage your heart and
add a lift to your step
W2W – Preparing for the Day, Physically & Spiritually
Hey, I might have something in common with the Proverbs 31 woman after all! After a few weeks of studying the account of this godly woman and her life, I've found myself learning much. Instead of comparing myself, and making myself feel bad for not being like her,...
My Grumbling Gravel-Laying Day
I love where we live. Absolutely love it. We're pretty much in the middle of nowhere. I can see in the distance to our north the town I grew up in, a field to our south, the sunrise to our east, and the sunset to our west. It's a perfect place for this girl who likes...
Washing Away The Concerns of Life
Two days at home. Focused on working diligently until my task was complete. Didn't once put a lick of makeup on. But did manage to change my clothes and run a comb through my hair. I imagine my husband and son were a little concerned, as this behavior was completely...
The Simple Joys of Life
Is it bad when I climb in bed at night I can't wait to wake up in the morning and have my first cup of coffee right away??? I think it might be. Such was the case last night. And most nights. Call me strange, but coffee brings me joy. I love everything about it. The...
The Greatest Success in Parenting
One of the most difficult things I find in my parenting is when our children are going through tough life stuff, and there's not one single thing I can do to fix it. I can't be Supermom and fly in with my cape and save the day. I can't put a bandage on it. I can't...
W2W – Delight Attending Our Work
Call me strange, but give me a load of laundry and I'll delight in doing it. But fill the sink with dishes, and delight is not the word that comes to mind. I don't like doing dishes. I never have. Not only would I rather run from doing the dishes, I tend to allow...