The Joy Dare Continues

The Name of Jesus is Lifted High in this Place

photo: {Salt of the Earth} The Joy Dare continues for me. I look around and see so much that God has placed right in front of me. But when I’m caught up in everyday life, I dont stop enough to really see these things. That’s why this Joy Dare is a blessing. “I’ll stand, With [...]

Finding Beauty in the Middle of Winter {#1000gifts #joydare}

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Winter is a time when most want to hibernate. The cold, dreary days are hard and the easiest thing to do is stay inside and sleep. While that’s definitely a good thing to do sometimes, I have found that there is beauty even in the dead of winter. While taking my walk through the ice [...]

I’m Learning Patience These Days

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It’s been one of those weeks. One of those weeks where you wish you could click “fast forward” and get to the end where it’s not so crazy. photo: Denise Cross Photography We were literally sitting by the phone all day Monday and Tuesday. Waiting. Waiting for Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital to call and say they [...]

Multitudes on Monday: 421-430

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This past week we had a chance to stop and observe a special holiday. Thanksgiving is one of our favorite holidays around here. Normally I love putting Christmas decorations up during the middle of November. This year, my husband insisted we wait till at least after Thanksgiving to put the decorations up so we could [...]

Multitudes On Monday: A New Road

It was a few weeks ago our hearts were heavy. Aching from the fact that our little Campbell who was living in Taiwan wasn’t going to be coming home to our house. After praying so hard with our close friends & family, seeking Christian counsel, and lots of tears, we had to make this decision. [...]

Multitudes on Monday: 401-408

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I have a fun new series starting tomorrow on one of my favorite books, Large Family Logistics. I’ve read through this book and have been moved completely. Whether you have one child or twenty, Kim Brenneman shares amazing truth and tips for running your household and being more like the wife described in Proverbs 31. [...]

Multitudes on Monday: 391 – 400

“Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling.” -Psalm 2:11- photo credit: GoodNCrazy 391…sunday afternoon naps 392…smiles & from children at VBS 393…splashes in the pool 394…mexican food with a diet coke 395…a thunderstorm in the late afternoons 396…sitting with my husband on the couch under my favorite quilt 397…water dripping from geraniums 398…family [...]

Multitudes on Monday: #373-390

It’s Memorial Day. A day to remember those who have died in our nations service. We have so much to be thankful for on this holiday, freedom being a huge blessing. Take a moment today and stop to give thanks for all you’ve been given. “For love of country they accepted death” ~James A. Garfield [...]

Multitudes on Monday: #358-372

Tired. Busy. Running. Not enough time in the day. These words describe our week. We had quite a week with lots in our schedule, but we had an amazing week at that. In the midst of all the running, the business, and being exhausted, we were blessed {again!} by our maker. “I see you with [...]

Multitudes on Monday: #340-357

Do you get consumed with all that is going on in your life and forget to give praise to the one who created you? I know I do. That’s why I’ve taken time lately to Be Still. photo credit: Jordi Payà “My heart and my soul. Lord, I give you control. Consume me from the [...]