Inspire

Words for the Weary

Hi friend... you've been on my mind and heart! It's been a hot minute since I've written on the blog and in light of this global challenge, I wrote myself some encouraging words...then felt like maybe you could use them too? Whatever your situation, on the front lines or hunkered down, untouched or on the… Continue reading Words for the Weary

Crafty, Inspire, thrifty gifting, what God can do

How Are You Coming to Christmas?

Throw the party He said. It'll be fun, He said. Keep it simple, He said -- because my son is simple. {The "He" above of course, meaning God...} But you know me. Visions of sugarplums- stars and decked out dress forms- danced in my head. And since creativity honors our creator, we ran with it.… Continue reading How Are You Coming to Christmas?

Flourishing, How to, Inspire, Meaning in the Mess, what God can do

Falling into a Season of Simple

For a good part of a year or two now, I've been plotting and planning how I would get back to the mountains for a hike. Since it's not good to hike alone, I pestered proposed a trip to several friends but nothing panned out. In my discouragement I finally prayed and let it go.… Continue reading Falling into a Season of Simple

Crafting Faith @ Home, feline fun, How to, Inspire, ReDesign, what God can do

17 Things I Learned the Summer of ’17

This time next week I'll be wrapping up another trip to Nashville. Have you ever been? It's pretty cool and it's become an annual pilgrimage for us {you can read about some favorite spots and trip dos and don'ts here and here} I'm equally parts excited and queasy as per usual. It seems surreal since… Continue reading 17 Things I Learned the Summer of ’17

Flourishing, General, How to, Inspire, what God can do

How to Become a Soul Proprietor

After more months than I care to admit, I finally re-potted the houseplants. They humored me by staying alive this long, I figured they were due. It appears I need incentives to get things done. Having the folks up for a Father's Day dinner made me pick that bag of dirt up out of the… Continue reading How to Become a Soul Proprietor