This is a very special day for me… A day we get to set aside to honor and celebrate our mothers! Words cannot express the gratitude we have for our Mom. 💝 She’s faithfully and tirelessly served her family for 39 years and my family has been so blessed by every minute of her service. To my mother… THANK YOU for your daily, moment-by-moment sacrifice and love which continually points us to Christ and His strength being perfected in you. Thank you for bearing our burdens and encouraging us onward and upward in the Lord!! Thank you for patiently listening, teaching, and caring for your children as you set a beautiful example of living out your calling as wife and mother for the Lord’s glory!! 😍 You have blessed and encouraged me beyond words and I am so grateful to the Lord for you!🙏🏼 Your labor in the Lord is not in vain. ♥️ HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!! 🙌🏻
“Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised.” Proverbs 31:28-30
“Be thou exalted, Lord, in thine own strength: so will we sing and praise thy power.” Psalm 21:13
“Thou compassest my path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways. For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O Lord, thou knowest it altogether. Thou hast beset me behind and before, and laid thine hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain unto it.”
“Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them. How precious also are Thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them! If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand: when I awake, I am still with thee.” Psalm 139:3-6, 16-18
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.” Psalm 23:1-3
Just an evening sunset from the Iphone and a moment to check in and say “hello” to you! I have been thinking about our Good Shepherd this week and His mercy toward us. Gentle, longsuffering, caring, patient, and strong… Faithful and True! The Lord Jesus Christ says in John 10:11 “I am the good Shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.” I can confidently say, “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.” Praise the Lord.☺️ Happy Tuesday to you all! 🙌🏻🧡🙋🏼♀️
“He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: He shall gather the lambs with His arm, and carry them in His bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.” Isaiah 40:11
Phew, what a week it has been! 😅 Early mornings, late nights, lots of coffee… The first 2 weeks of March tend to be the busiest weeks of my entire year as I dive into a large work project and prepare to launch Spring100!!🙌🏻🎉 Filled with tons of product photography, all things Spring100 preparation + organizing, and loads of odds and ends. I am so thankful that I don’t do the Month of March in my own strength BUT it is in the strength of the Lord that I move forward. A verse I love to repeat to myself is Psalm 71:16 as it says, “I will go in the strength of the Lord God: I will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only.” !! And how happy I am to have a moment, as I wait for photos to import into my computer, to jump on and say “hello” to YOU! 🙋🏼♀️ How are YOU?? What are you looking forward to most this beautiful month of March? I would love to hear your answers or just a simple “hello” in the comment box below.👇🏼 Happy Saturday to you all! 🙌🏼
“And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us: and establish Thou the work of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our hands” Psalm 90:17
“My mouth shall shew forth thy righteousness and thy salvation all the day; for I know not the numbers thereof. I will go in the strength of the Lord God: I will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only.” Psalm 71:15-16
“I want the will of God! Nothing more, nothing less, nothing else…”
“Teach me to do Thy will; for Thou art my God: Thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.” Psalm 143:10
“I delight to do Thy will, O my God…” Psalm 40:8
“For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of His good pleasure.” Philippians 2:13
“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
“He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; And being fully persuaded that, what He had promised, He was able also to perform.” Romans 4:19-20
Isn’t it beautiful to know… to BE FULLY PERSUADED that The Lord God is able?!! My heart greatly rejoices in this truth! 🧡 He is able. Abel to do that which He has promised, He is able also to save them to the uttermost(Heb 7:25), He is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think (Ephesians 3:20)!🙏🏼 I don’t know about you but that for me is so humbling, amazing, and extremely exciting. I love Hebrews 10:23 as it says, “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for HE who promised is faithful.“ These verses have encouraged my heart this week and I wanted to share them with the hope that they will encourage you too! May we stagger not at the promises of God but may we be strong in faith, FULLY PERSUADED that He is able. The Lord God truly is faithful!! “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
🙋🏼♀️ I’d love to hear what scripture has been encouraging YOUR heart this week. Make my day by leaving a comment below and letting me know!!
Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide, strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside!
Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; all I have needed thy hand hath provided. Great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!
“This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:21-23
💁🏼♀️ Are your Party Hats on?? Good.💆🏼♀️ How about the confetti… do you have a handful ready to throw?? Fabulous!👏🏼 Y’all, TODAY we celebrate a very monumental event…The day that forever changes our lives 26 years ago… Mhm… you guessed it…TODAY IS LYDIA’S BIRTHDAY! 🙌🏻🥳🎊 Let me tell you, this lady is truly ONE OF A KIND!😍 Ready to learn a little more about her?? Beautiful inside and out, Lydia is a faithful daughter, sister, and friend who is known for her genuine love for the Lord(and essential oils🙊😷), optimistic encouraging spirit, extreme honesty(If you want a very honest opinion, ask Lydia.🤓 If you don’t… best not ask her.) patience(ahem, she lives and works with me so she has to be 😉💕), and kindness! She loves good coffee shops(huge emphasis on “GOOD“), beautiful bustling bakeries(she’d visit her favorite every day if she could), and traveling when the opportunity allows. Though she is one of the hardest workers I have ever met, Lydia also knows how to slow down and have a great time while making a great time for everyone around her. Lydia sings like an angel, plays the ukulele with a sparkle, and bakes up the most delicious cakes, pies, soups, and sauces! 😍🍜🍰 It’s a good day when she’s in the kitchen with an apron on.😉 Whether it’s her “9-5” job or cleaning the bathrooms or hauling 3 grocery carts through the overly crowded grocery store or getting out to grab vigorous exercise, Lydia works hard at the tasks the Lord daily puts before her with diligence + discipline and that, my friends, is encouraging to witness! 💕 Ahem, and because it wouldn’t be a post without a plug….😉 Lydia is currently single! So if you know of a good fella looking for a true GEM and beauty, send him her way! She’s a rare find and a true prize so he better not wait… that “currently single” status could change in a blink! 😘 Alrighty. 😅 Y’all, I could go on but I best let you all get to the Birthday pictures below. 😉 Happiest of birthdays to date to you, Lydia!! 🙌🏻💕 So thankful to the Lord for you and SO excited to see what the days ahead hold as you continue to diligently seek and serve HIM. The Lord is FAITHFUL!! Y’all know the rules, don’t leave without wishing Lydia a very Happy Birthday in the comment box below!!👇🏻🎉
“But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.” Proverb 4:18
“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
Here we are! Finishing out the very first week of this brand new year! 🙌🏻✨ 2022… Can you all believe we are already here? What will this year hold? To be honest, I have no idea!😅 I face a new year with absolutely no idea what the days ahead hold. But the beautiful news? I serve the Lord God who does! “Known unto God are all His works from the beginning of the world.” We can look back at His faithfulness throughout our lives and all history and be excited for the new year and whatever it may hold knowing He remains faithful.☺️ “Know therefore that the LORD thy God, HE is God, THE FAITHFUL GOD”(Deut 7:9)!!!!!😍 So, hello 2022!! I am so excited to have you here. May we embrace each and every day you hold knowing it is a gift from God and given to us to live out for HIS glory!🙋🏼♀️ As we start out a new year, I want to encourage each of you to immerse yourself DAILY(if not multiple times in many different ways) in the Living Word of God. We are promised that through His Word we will be thoroughly equipped for EVERY GOOD WORK and that, my friends, is exactly what we need for 2022 and beyond! To be equipped and ready to take on every good work(II Timothy 3:16-17 ).✨ HAPPY 2022 y’all!!🎊
Now, how about a few fun New Years Questions for YOU!
✨ As you look back at 2021, was the greatest blessing that year held?
✨ Do YOU have any 2022 Goals??
✨ What are a couple of things YOU are looking forward to in 2022?
I would love to hear from each and every one of you!! Would you make my day by leaving a comment?? If you are new to the blog, PLEASE say “hi”!! I would love to “meet” you!☺️
“So teach us to number our days, That we may gain a heart of wisdom…. Oh, satisfy us early with Your mercy, That we may rejoice and be glad all our days!” Psalms 90:12, 14
Wishing you a very very Merry Christmas! ✨❄️ “For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.” Luke 2
“But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth His Son, made of a woman, made under the law, To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.” Galatians 4:4-5
It’s the Eve of Christmas Eve and excitement is mounting at our house!! Gifts were being wrapped in secret corners of the house all day long and I could hear Emmi yell to Rebekah, “Do you have the scotch tape???”😁 What a December it has been! Besides the daily routine of work and chores, Christmas Cards have been created and mailed off with love, a Gingerbread House has been successfully decorated, Christmas Cookies delivered to the neighbors, and we are settling in for a quiet weekend and family Christmas! Psst… Emmi even hosted a Gingerbread Man Crafting party which was so fun.😍 All that to say, this month has been FULL and blessed!! My friends, may your heart overflow with joy and gladness as you recall the greatest gift… the gift of Salvation that we believers celebrate this Christmas season! May you be filled with HOPE and peace as you recall the truth that“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by Him, and without Him was not anything made that was made. In him was life; and the life was the light of men. …And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” Luke 1:1-4. Happy Eve of Christmas Eve to you all!🙋🏼♀️♥️
QUESTION FOR YOU!✨ What is a favorite Christmas Memory or Tradition for you?? I’d love to hear in the comment box below!
So, how about a few random photos from the last 30 days?? Including a few from Thanksgiving. 🙊Ready? Because they are RANDOM!!🙋🏼♀️🎁
A beautiful Surprise Box from sweet friends!! Bekah and Emmi were so excited!❄️😍🎁
“He came unto his own, and His own received him not. But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.” John 1:11-13
No beating around the bush for this lovely lady!!😍 Y’all, today we celebrate my favorite older sister and best of friends for longer than I can even remember(picture proof)!! ♥️🎉 You guessed it, today is Micah’s BIRTHDAY!!🎈🎉🎉 How do I even begin sharing about this wonderful lady?? Micah is longsuffering, kind, patient, integridous, and diligent in all her work! She’s an avid distance runner(when I say distance I mean 26.3 mile Marathons, people😱), healthy eater(she’s all about nuts and fruit…. unless there is a layer cake around🎂😏), and goal setter + accomplisher(26.3 miles…😬 need I say more?!)! 🙌🏻 Micah is an out-of-this-world fabulous baker(ask her to bake you a batch of her famous cookies… you will be hooked!), accomplished piano player, and artistic creator. She’s a faithful daughter, sister, encourager, business partner, and friend! Through thick and thin, good times and hard, she’s stayed the course by God’s grace and set a beautiful example for me and all those looking on. Phew…! I’d say she’s pretty much 99.98% perfect(just because you always got to leave .02% for future growth 🤷🏼♀️)!! And yes… believe it or not, she’s single too😘! SOooooo, if you’re a single gentleman who wants to travel the USA running marathons and looking for a lovely lady who is 99.98% perfect, look no further!! 🏃🏽♂️🏃🏻♀️ Micah’s the Gal for y… errr… maybe the gal for you! 😏 Feel free to order your Potential Courtship Application –$39.95 +S&H… Don’t miss out on the Cyber Monday 30% Off Sale happening today only! 😗 Sorry,😅 I have to do that at least once a year! 😉😉 All this to say, Happy 35th Birthday Micah!!💕 I am so truly thankful to the Lord for YOU and so happy to be UR sister!💛🤗 I hope and pray this is the BEST YEAR YET. So excited to see what the days ahead hold as you continue to seek and serve the Lord!!🎉 Enjoy your layer cake!! 😍🎂 YOU ALL know the rules!! Don’t leave until you’ve left this lovely Lady a Birthday comment below!!🙋🏼♀️💝
“May He grant you according to your heart’s desire, And fulfill all your purpose.” Psalm 20:4
“The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear Him, in those that hope in His mercy.” Psalm 147:11
Wishing you all a very blessed and BEST Thanksgiving!!🙌🏻 I hope your day overflowed with gratitude as you recalled the goodness of the Lord.♥️”Thanks be unto God for His unspeakable gift!” 2 Corinthians 9:15!!✨ Y’all, it’s Thursday AND Thanksgiving. SOOOoooo, Today I’m sharing 5 thanksgiving with you and would love to hear your 5+ thanksgiving too! TODAY I am:
1.) thankful for that “unspeakable gift” of Salvation (2 Corinthians 9:15)!! “For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.” John 3:17 2.) thankful for God’s faithfulness in my life! In each and every day and my every moment, He remains faithful! “If we believe not, yet He abideth faithful: he cannot deny Himself.” 2 Tim 2:13 3.) thankful for my family!!🙌🏻💝 Don’t know what I’d do without them!! 4.) thankful for a beautiful Thanksgiving day spent with my family counting our blessings and enjoying good food! 5.) thankful for YOU, my blogging friends!! Thank you for being a sweet encouragement and lovely blogging friends!! 💛
QUESTION for YOU!!✨ I’d love to hear YOUR 5 THANKSGIVINGS and what your favorite Thanksgiving Pie is in the comment box below!!👇🏼👇🏼 Make my day with YOUR comment. 😁Happy Thanksgiving to you all! 🙋🏼♀️♥️🍁
“Oh that men would praise the Lord for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men! For He hath broken the gates of brass, and cut the bars of iron in sunder.” Psalm 107:15-16
Well, my friends… Today I get to share all about one of my favorite people! Yep, you guessed it. 💆🏼♀️There might just be a birthday to celebrate… today is GIDEON’S 24th BIRTHDAY!!! 🙌🏻🎉🎈 This hard workin’ birthday guy is truly worth celebrating!! Gideon is well known for his rugged good looks, tall + strong stature, charming smile, great conversation skills, and knowledge in just about (if not) EVERYTHING. He is seriously a walking encyclopedia and always able to give me a deeper understanding of any topic I ask him about… whether it’s history or geography or something as foreign as the diet of The Northern Hairy Nosed Wombat!😝 Don’t let his serious side fool you, Gideon has a great sense of humor that will have you raoring with laughter in no time!😂 Gideon is firm, consistent yet sensitive, patient, and constantly looking after the needs of others! He’s what I call “real solid” and I couldn’t be more blessed than I am to have him as my brother. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GIDEON!!🥳🥳🥳 Hope your birthday steak is juicy and brownies are sweet as can be.🥩 May this next year be the BEST YET with many more to follow as you continue to seek and serve the Lord!! 🙋🏼♀️🙋🏼♀️🙋🏼♀️🥳Y’all, would you take a minute to wish this fine fellow a very fabulous birthday??
“Blessed is every one that feareth the Lord; that walketh in his ways. For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.” Psalm 128:1-2
“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of HIS might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.” Ephesians 6:10-13
Well, Hello November!🙋🏼♀️ Where did you come? You’ve caught me by surprise but how happy I am to see you here! 😍🍂 November seemed to slip in unawares, the days have been full for my family, and God’s unfathomable faithfulness has been the continual theme over the past few weeks of my life and all those which came before. 😉 “… great is THY faithfulness. The Lord is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in HIM.” Lamentations 3:23-24! Trials have been faced and challenges overcome by His faithfulness and grace! The past few weeks haven’t been the easiest for my family but they have been the most blessed as I have seen more deeply the steadfast love of my Lord and Savoir! I am so thankful that I can confidently say, “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.”🙏🏼✨ Isn’t it amazing to know that He restores our souls when we are weary and HE leads us in the paths of righteousness for HIS name’s sake(Psalm 23)?! 🤗🙌🏻 And my friends, here we are, in the month of Thanksgiving! The beautiful month of brisk morning walks, crisp autumn air, and golden leaves gracefully falling to the ground! I wanted to take a second and a half to pop in and say “helllo” to YOU! How have you been??
Seeing today is Wednesday + almost THURSDAY, I thought why not have a Random Question Wednesday and Thankful Thursday collaboration? 😉🎉 Leaving you all with a a dozen or so Random photos + 3 random Questions + asking you all to name 4 things you are thankful for today! Would you drop me a note with your answers or just to say “hi”👋 ? I would love to hear from YOU!
RANDOM Questions:
1.) Describe the perfect Autumn Day! What would you do, how would the weather be, and who would you spend it with?? 2.) Share 1 very random fact about yourself that most people don’t know! (I.E. You know how to ride a unicycle, love to bake pies, or have successfully gone over the Niagara Falls in a barrel.😉😆) 3.) What is your favorite Thanksgiving Hymn?
Don’t forget to share 4 Thanksgivings!
💁🏼♀️And now for random photos from the past 8 weeks! All very random but I am amazed to see the memories made and time we all enjoyed together these past 2 months! 🙌🏻🧡 Yes, there have been hard days BUT God is so faithful and filled each day with blessings + benefits that cannot be counted!! This reminds me of Psalm 139 as it says, “How precious also are THY thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them! If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand: when I awake, I am still with THEE.” Hope y’all enjoy the most random of photos from my daily and sometimes crazy life! 😉🙋🏼♀️
“I will sing of the mercies of the Lord for ever: with my mouth will I make known Thy faithfulness to all generations. For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever: Thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the very heavens.” Psalm 89:1-2
“But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.” 1 Peter 4:7-8
Those above verses were beautiful portions from my Monday morning reading in 1 Peter. The reminder that the end is at hand and the need to be SERIOUS and WATCHFUL in our prayers was perfect as I entered a new week! Just a Short & Sweet post today as I share some encouragement but I wanted to ask YOU what verses from the Word have encouraged you today? Would you make my day by letting me know in the comment box below?? And while you’re at it, is there any way I can be praying for you as we enter a new week? HAPPY MONDAY to you all! 🙋🏼♀️🧡
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.” 1 Peter 1:3-5
