Happiest of Birthdays to this gorgeous sister of mine!! Yes, it is true. Today, we celebrate Lydia, and there is so much about her worth celebrating! 🙌🏻 💁🏼‍♀️How about a few details about this lady, and then I will leave y’all to drop her a birthday comment below.👇🏼 Lydia is kind, caring, faithful, and steady! Supremely patient and encouraging, Lydia is always willing to offer a listening ear and give solid advice. She’s known to be a fitness fanatic😜(half marathons, PRs, and all the stuff😁), food fermenter(she does this well👌🏻), old movie lover(she has a collection…), wedding cake baker, and fabulous Mocha Maker (personal favorite on her skills list😏). Lydia loves a good long, intense hike and finds her heart is the happiest when she’s in the mountains! More specifically the Swiss Alps🤓. Please note that her hikes in the mountains must be at least 12 miles, or she will not be fully satisfied and will not classify it as a hike. 😉 Most importantly, Lydia loves the Lord and daily seeks to glorify Him in her life! She is beautiful inside and out and embodies Proverbs 31:29 as it says, “Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.” Happiest of birthdays to you, Lydia!🎈🎉 So thankful to the Lord for you!!!! It is my hope and prayer that this next year abounds with God’s goodness, His peace, and His perfect provision as you conitnue to seek and serve Him! ♥️🙏🏼 Y’all… you know the rules. Don’t leave until you’ve left this lady a birthday comment in the comment box below!! ⬇️

“May He grant you according to your heart’s desire,
And fulfill all your purpose.
We will rejoice in your salvation,
And in the name of our God we will set up our banners!
May the Lord fulfill all your petitions.”
Psalm 20:4-5

“Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.”
Hebrews 13:20-21

Yeah, he’s pretty great! And today we get to celebrate his BIRTHDAY!!! 🥳 Gideon… The man, the myth, the legend (as his friends say😉). Where does one even begin? 😅 Gideon is faithful, consistent, patient, and kind! Always willing to give up his own time and resources for the needs of others. Not only Tall, dashing, and hansome, Gideon is also is brilliantly smart, witty, humorous, and outgoing! He is also a wellspring of knowledge. Pretty handy to have his brains around! 😁🧠 I truly don’t know what I would do without this guy and I couldn’t be more blessed than I am to have him as my brother. ♥️ Happy Birthday, GIDEON!! May this year be the best yet as you continue to seek and serve the Lord. 🙌🏻 Okay y’all!! You know the rules. Don’t leave without leaving Gideon a Birthday comment in the comment box below!!👇🏼🎈

“The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand.”
Psalm 37:23-24

“The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.”
Numbers 4:24-26

“Come and see the works of God; He is awesome in His doing toward the sons of men” Psalm 66:5

My camera roll is filled to the brim and overflowing with God’s amazing handiwork captured over the past several months of 2025. ✨Vivid blue skies, Autumn leaves, rushing waves, gorgeous flowers, mountains, brilliantly beautiful butterflies…. all that I call “Eye candy” and make my heart happy to see!😍 I am reminded today of Romans 1:20 “For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse”. All creation testifies to an all-powerful Creator and Savior of the world! I thought it was about time I hop over here and share a little. Plus, it makes for a good excuse to say hello! 🙋🏼‍♀️😉 Hoping to catch you all up on life by the end of the year(isn’t it hard to believe that is just a month away?!) But for today, faceless photos from my iPhone. How are you, friend? I would love to hear from you in the comment box below. 🙌🏻💁🏼‍♀️ Take a moment, say hello, and let me know what you’re thanking the Lord for today!

“The heavens declare the glory of God;
And the firmament shows His handiwork.
Day unto day utters speech,
And night unto night reveals knowledge.
There is no speech nor language
Where their voice is not heard.”
Psalm 19:1-3

Today I am so happy to announce the celebration of my Mother’s birthday!! 🙌🏻🥳 Caring and compassionate, hard-working and humble, Mom daily & diligently seeks to pour her life out for others, serving and encouraging every step of the way.🙌🏻 She’s the Best mother, best friend, and truly the best listener + advice giver. Whether she’s busy keeping up with the mountain of laundry, organizing the house and keeping it running smooth, homeschooling the kiddos, landscaping, gardening, etc…. she does it all well, seasoned with grace and loads of supernatural strength! I am so blessed by the example of my mother and over the moon excited to be celebrating her today.🥳🎉 Happiest of Birthdays(to date) to my MOM! ♥️ I hope this year is the BEST YET and your days are filled with The Lord’s goodness as you continue to faithfully seek + serve Him. Psst… Would you help celebrate my mom on her birthday by leaving her a birthday blog comment below?? 👇🏼!!

“We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers,  remembering without ceasing your work of faith, labor of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the sight of our God and Father”
1 Thessalonians 1:2-3

“The Lord bless you and keep you;
The Lord make His face shine upon you,
And be gracious to you;
The Lord lift up His countenance upon you,
And give you peace.”
Numbers 6:24-26

My friends… I don’t even know! 🥸 Where do you begin when it comes to this gorgeous lady? Today Ruth turns 24 years young and I couldn’t be more excited to celebrate her! 🥳 Supremely gifted artist(Check out her work here!!), sourdough baker(y’all, it’s DELICIOUS!), Thrift-store shopper(give her shop a view), chicken raiser(She has about 200… at least🤓), dog owner(yep, its official. She has her own dog! Meet Scout), Faithful friend, encouraging sister, and diligent worker.🙌🏻 Just a few of the 1 million titles she owns!!😁 One of my favorite things about Ruth is that she has been gifted with a fantastic and witty sense of humor, which keeps us all laughing. But don’t let her humor fool you! She is also a patient listener and deep thinker for anyone needing to talk. She has a God-given conviction which keeps her grounded and a desire to honor HIm, which is inspiring to witness! HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Ruth! 🎈🥳 So truly thankful to the Lord for you. May today and this year be the BEST YET as you continue to seek and serve our Merciful Savior! ✨Y’all, will you help wish her a happy Birthday in the comment box below? 👇🏼👇🏼

“The Lord is near to all who call upon Him,
To all who call upon Him in truth.
He will fulfill the desire of those who fear Him;
He also will hear their cry and save them.”
Psalm 145:18-19

 “I thank my God upon every remembrance of you,  always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy,  for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now,  being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ”
Philippians 1:3-6

You blink and then suddenly, the funny little baby turns into a beautiful 14 year old lady!! 😍 Yes, today we celebrate Emmi’s Birthday and my heart is spilling over with so much happiness. 🥳 This girl has blessed me and so many others over and over and over again! Emmi is known for her steady, upbeat personality, maturity, and gracious spirit! She is a faithful friend through and through, always seeking to share encouragement she finds in God’s Word.🙏🏼♥️ One of the many things I love about Emmi is she’s fully compassionate but also real and honest. She isn’t about fluff… She’ll tell you how it is and not beat around the bush! She also gives a pretty stellar back massage. 😆 Emmi is seeking the Lord diligently and daily and striving to serve others! Her example is humbling to witness and one I seek to follow daily. ♥️ This gal is beautiful inside and out!! And TODAY IS HER BIRTHDAY!!! In Honor of 14 years old, I am sharing 14 fun photos from her year😁 and asking y’all to leave her a spectacular Birthday Comment! 🎈👇🏼 I can promise you she reads them all.🙌🏻 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Emmi! SO very thankful to the Lord for you.☺️🥳

“May He grant you according to your heart’s desire,
And fulfill all your purpose.
We will rejoice in your salvation,
And in the name of our God we will set up our banners!
May the Lord fulfill all your petitions.”
Psalm 20:4-5

“For this reason we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;  that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power, for all patience and longsuffering with joy;  giving thanks to the Father who has qualified us to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in the light.  He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love, in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins.”
Colossians 1:9-14

One of the BEST days ever happened 17 years ago…. It was the day my best friend was born into the world!!😍 That is right… Today is Rebekah’s Birthday!!🥳🙌🏻 This gal. Where do we even begin???? Fashion advisor, mocha maker, walking partner, life coach. Hard worker, superb baker, good listener! Kind, caring, loyal, and constantly encouraging. She holds way more titles than I can even begin to mention here! Rebekah is a faithful friend to so many, always pointing us all back to the Lord and His Word! ♥️ So thankful to see the Lord’s good work in her and through her!! Happy Birthday, Rebekah!!!!🥳 So very excited to see all the Lord has in store for you as you continue to seek and serve Him. HE is ALWAYS faithful!! 🙋🏼‍♀️🎉 Y’all know the rules. Don’t leave until you have left the birthday girl a birthday comment below!!👇🏼

“Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is. For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit.”
Jeremiah 17:7-8

“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.”
Proverbs 3:5-6

Yes, my friends. Today is pretty tremendous! The day a creative visionary was born. 🙌🏻 Yep, you guessed right! Today is Grace’s Birthday!! 🙌🏻🥳 Beautiful inside and out, this Birthday Lady is truly one of a kind. Faithful, Sister, Dauther, Freind, Prayer Partner, Entrepreneur, Rotational Grazer, Fashion Advisor, Content Creator, Master Planner… her list of giftings could go on and on and on. 😁 She’s a Get-it-done even-if-you-get-dirty personality. Whether it’s pulling lambs during their birth, butchering goats, building businesses, contending for the faith, or whipping up breakfast for the family, Grace does whatever the Lord calls her to thoroughly and efficiently! She is an inspiration and encouragement. ☺️🧡 HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you, Grace!! So very thankful to the Lord for you. I pray this next year is THE BEST YET as you continue to seek and serve our merciful Savior! Y’all, don’t leave until you’ve left the Birthday Girl a comment in the comment box below!!

 “Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.”
Ephesians 3:20-21

“The Lord bless you and keep you;
The Lord make His face shine upon you,
And be gracious to you;
The Lord lift up His countenance upon you,
And give you peace.”
Numbers 6:24-26

Well now, today we are celebrating 🙌🏻… Today is a monumental day… Today is my Dad’s birthday!! 🥳🎈 My Dad has blessed me and so many others in sooo many ways!! Where do I even start? Dad is a wonderful encourager, leader, and patient listener, always pointing us back to the Lord. 🧡 His dynamic sense of humor, love for the Word, wisdom, and unmatched energy have filled my days with so much guidance, encouragement, and laughter. Words cannot even begin to express how thankful I am to have him as my Dad and the ability to celebrate him today! Happy Birthday, Dad!! I am so very thankful to the Lord for you!! I pray this next year is the BEST YET with many, many more to come. 🥳 Psst… Please don’t leave without taking a moment to wish my Dad a very blessed and best birthday in the comment box below!!👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

“The Lord is thy keeper: the Lord is thy shade upon thy right hand.
The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night.
The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.
The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.”
Psalm 121:5-8

“I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy”
Philippians 1:3-4

Yes, today is the day Grace would usually hack into my blog and use her expert writing skills to elaborate and wish me a very happy birthday(example)! Buuuut this year I decided to mix it up a bit.😆 I gave her a break and changed the password before she could break in! 😏😉 You see, instead of hearing more about me(which, if you have followed for a bit, you probably know me too well😅), I think today should be more of an exaltation of the One who has given me 36 years here on earth and has “delivered my soul from death”(Ps 116:8).🙌🏻 Jesus Christ, The Chief Corner Stone(Acts 4:11-12). The One who has sustained me(Psalm 54:4)! As I look back over 35, I echo the Psalmist as he declares The Lord God is “ABOUNDING in mercy.”(Ps 103) His mercy has been so very abundant all of my days. He has been my Good Shepherd, faithful Guide, and constant Comforter. He has never once failed me! His Word has proven to be true over and over again. I thank Him for the valleys and the mountain tops I experienced this past year, and for the grace He gave me to conquer in His strength. As I count my blessings, I can’t help but give a hearty “thank you” to my parents, who have unconditionally loved me, my siblings who have stuck with me through thick and thin(and blessed me with so many adventures in between 😍), and (YOU) my friends, who have every so faithfully encouraged me!🥰 My prayer for you today is “The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you PEACE.”(Numbers 6:24-26). So, here’s to 36… I am truly excited to see what The Lord has in store! 🎊🥳 He promises goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life (Psalm 23)… That, my friends, is a promise to hold on to! ♥️

And a bundle of pictures with my favorite people over the past year (excluding my sister Micah, we somehow never got a photo together🥸!) God is good. I am so very blessed!🙌🏻

“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.”
Ephesians 3:20-21

Today marks 42 years of marriage gifted to my parents by the Lord…♥️ Y’all, I would have to say this is worthy of celebration!! 🙌🏻 I am reminded of Ecclesiastes 4:9 this evening as it says, “Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.” The Lord has been so good, and I can testify to the fact that their labor together has not been in vain. God’s faithfulness has been so very abundant and grace sufficient every single day over the years in their marriage, and for that, I am truly grateful. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, Mom & Dad!! May the years to come be even sweeter than those which have passed. I am so thankful to the Lord for both of you!! ✨ Psst… help me celebrate by leaving a little “CONGRATULATIONS” or “Happy Anniversary” in the comment box below!!👇🏼

“Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth;  bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails…”
1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Well, today we have 2 monumental events taking place so worth celebrating!! So, this post is gonna be a 2 for 1 special. 😉

FIRST and foremost… cause the second wouldn’t be happening without the first. 😅 HAPPY FATHER’S DAY to the world’s best dad! Words cannot express how truly grateful to the Lord I am for my Dad. His sacrifice for his family and stalwartness have been inspiring and blessed me over and again. My Dad is a faithful leader, protector, encourager, and counselor! He is constantly pointing me to God, exalting The Word as the ultimate unfailing truth, and reminding his children and others to live a life well pleasing to The Lord. ♥️ I am so very thankful for my dad. HAPPY HAPPY Father’s Day!!!

“The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.”
Proverbs 20:7

Now for #2…😆 It’s once every blue moon that Abel’s Birthday falls on Father’s day. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Abel!!!🙌🏻 I am so truly thankful for you. Your dedication, determination, and diligence have been a blessing to witness! This guy is of the hardest workers I have EVER met. Always willing to try new things, put in the time, and get his hands dirty! I often think of Proverbs 20:6 when I think of Abel, “Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?” He is a faithful brother, son, and friend not in word but in his actions and deeds. Y’all, he is the best!! 🥰May this year be the BEST YET as you continue to diligently seek the Lord!! 🥳💯

“Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.”
Proverbs 16:3

“The Lord bless thee, and keep thee:
The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee:
The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.”
Numbers 6:24-26

There is so much that could be said but at the same time I’m also left speechless! 🙏🏼Today we celebrate mothers and I’m beyond thankful for mine. My Mother is my greatest earthly advocate. My listening ear for long 4 miles walk-talks. Patient, gracious, long suffering… She has given her life to love and serve her family and I’m so humbled by her sacrifice!! The verse that always comes to mind when I think of my mom is “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” (John 15:13). Happy Mother’s Day to my MOM!! I daily praise the Lord for you. 💝 Hope your day is WONDERFUL!!

“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 15:58

My friends… what a day!!! 😍 TODAY we celebrate a very special lady… Today is Lydia’s Birthday!! 🥳🎉 I don’t even know where to begin. Talented, best of friends, gorgeous(inside and out), kind, and caring… Lydia has been blessed and blesses others in so many ways!! This beautiful lady is a hard worker, healthy eater, coffee connoisseur, and super encourager. 🙌🏻 She is your go-to-girl when you need a pep-talk, patient listening ear, or someone to pray for you! When not working hard or encouraging others or making me a mocha or whipping up new batches of sauerkraut😉, you can find Lydia out for a run or finding her next hike. Y’all, she may be a bit of a hiking fanatic(click here for proof). 🏔 Be ready, when she says “short hike” she means 12+ miles! 😉😅🥾 Happy Birthday, Lydia!!🙌🏻 Words cannot express how extremely thankful I am for you!!! ♥️ It is my prayer that this year is the BEST YET and as you water other you yourself will be watered(Prov 11:24). 🎈 Sooooo, would y’all help me wish this gal a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY?? 🎊 Leave her a birthday comment bellow!! 👇🏼

“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you.”
Jeremiah 29:11-12

“May He grant you according to your heart’s desire,
And fulfill all your purpose.
We will rejoice in your salvation,
And in the name of our God we will set up our banners!
May the Lord fulfill all your petitions.”
Psalm 20:4-5

Well, my friends! I decided to pause blogging for a brief moment but life has continued on. 🙌🏻😅 Thanksgiving was thoroughly enjoyed, the sparkly month of December was filled to the brim with festivities, and here we are… 2025! 🎊 We have rung in a new year and, with eager expectation, we are all wondering what the Lord God may have in store for the days ahead. 🙏🏼 As I opened my bible this morning on the second day of 2025, my eyes fell on Hebrews 6:18-20. The command to LAY HOLD of the hope set before us jumped off the page and penetrated my heart! It reads:

“That by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we might have strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold of the hope set before us. This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the Presence behind the veil, ²⁰ where the forerunner has entered for us, even Jesus, having become High Priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.” Hebrews 6:18-20

I will honestly say 2024 was the most challenging year of my life. But I can also say it was the richest and fullest! Through the deepest sorrows and most painful trials, I came to more fully understand the sustaining power of my merciful Savior. I stand here today echoing the Psalmist as he proclaimed, “Behold, God is my helper; the Lord is the sustainer of my soul.”(Ps 54:5).♥️ And, with a quiet confidence in our Lord(Proverbs 3:25-26), I can say I the trying of my faith in 2024 has proved(once again) the faithfulness of my God. He is my Helper! 🙏🏼 So here I am. I am looking into a new year with no idea what it may hold, but the words swirling through my mind are “This HOPE we have”! This hope we have is Jesus Christ our Lord. He is the ONE who “has borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows… And by His stripes we are healed.”(Isaiah 53). If we have this hope, we can have confidence that 2025 will be a year of goodness and mercy(Ps 23:6)! We can have confidence that we will be satisfied with good things(Ps 145:16, Ps 84:11). We can have confidence that The Lord God will accomplish His good purpose in us(Phil 2:13) in 2025 and beyond. I am reminded of Psalm 71, which says, “YOU are my hope, O Lord God”. This HOPE we have is both SURE and STEADFAST! It is a living Hope(1 Peter 1:3). It is the anchor for our soul even in the most tempestuous storms of life! Let’s eagerly lay hold of the HOPE set before us as we face the new year unafraid. Come what may, I pray that “the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.” HAPPY NEW YEAR to you all!! 🙋🏼‍♀️

“Look not mournfully into the past, it comes not back again. Wisely improve the present, it is thine. Go forth to meet the shadowy future without fear and with a manly heart.” Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

QUESTION:
What is one of your top highlights/blessings from 2024?
What verse(s) would you say were your theme verses for 2024?

How about random photos from the past few months? Once again, I will let the photos speak for themselves. The past few months have been abundantly blessed by The Lord and I am thankful!

“In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ, whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, receiving the end of your faith—the salvation of your souls.”
1 Peter 1:6-9