The Littles are wishing the rain away in Austin. Me? I’m cozy and content with the unseasonably cold, wet spring. It’s a perfect Thursday morning to continue my spring cleaning, make a new playlist for our trip to Ireland, and simmer a big pot of a favorite soup on the stove. I made this soup all winter and the Littles…
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Thankful: A House Concert with Christa Wells {CD Giveaway!}
The scene could have been any Saturday night. I’m in the kitchen with a stained dishtowel thrown over my shoulder arranging figs and grapes and softened Brie on the plain white serving platter I’ve used for nearly a dozen years. Music starts and my breath falters. The familiar melody was not new to these walls; I listen to the…
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New Mercies
So we’re 11 days into our new year. The uber-buzz of resolutions, life improvements, and ways to be better, healthier, and happier is fading allowing for a more realistic pace. I love this song by Matt Maher. The lyrics fill me with hope and put a skip in my step. Crank up the volume and make a joyful noise! This…
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Faith
I think the Lord wants me to hear a thing or two about Faith today as it is the central theme of both my Bible study lesson and the daily devotional I’m reading. I love it when the message is so clear I can’t miss it. And I’m grateful I didn’t need a whack over the head with a 2×4…
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