Encouragement

Faith-based encouragement for women navigating the chaos of everyday life. Find devotionals, personal stories, and practical reminders that you’re not alone in your journey.

Throw the Stress Away!

Throw the Stress Away!

Do the holidays tend to stress you out? I know that for many, it can feel overwhelming. Everyone is constantly running around trying to get gifts, go to all the functions, and still try to stay within our budgets.  We end up feeling frustrated and taking it out on those that we love the most….

A Tangible Miracle 2

A Tangible Miracle 2

Remember my post, “A Tangible Miracle”? If not, I suggest you read it prior to reading this post. It will help you follow along with the story line. This may not be as long of a post, but it is just as important as the first one. Following the Lord’s call on our lives, we…

I Thank God For You!

I Thank God For You!

It’s the season everyone has set aside to give thanks. I know you are probably like me and think we should give thanks every day of the year. If so, you would be 100% correct! Yet, knowing that this one day is set aside helps us make it a point to let those around us…

A Tangible Miracle

A Tangible Miracle

“Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1, King James Version You know how people say to just look around and you will always find a miracle? The story I am going to tell you today is a very personal one. One that, if you know me,…

Where’s the Rain, Lord?

Where’s the Rain, Lord?

Let’s have a quick history lesson about rain and the importance of it during a drought, shall we? Have you heard of the Dust Bowl? This was a drought that happened during the 1930s in the south-central United States in the aftermath of horrific dust storms. There are several interesting factors in this drought. One…

Disconnected

Disconnected

“I’m sorry, but the number you have been trying to reach has been disconnected.” Not really, but in my head, that’s how I felt during my time off, and it was wonderful!  I chose to disconnect from the rush of things and slow down to spend time with my husband and kids.  I have missed…

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Finding The Time

I don’t think I have yet to cover the topic of “homemaking” on my blog.  I have mainly focused on encouraging each of you weekly.  However, this week has been a little hectic, and I thought I might answer the one question I get a lot.  “How do you make time to do it all?”…

I’m Drawing A Line

I’m Drawing A Line

“You see this line right here?” said emphatically as we drew a line in the dirt with a stick.  “You better not cross it!”   Did you ever do that as a kid, as a teen, or even now as an adult?  I have.  As a kid, many of the times it was in fun.  No…

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Where’s Your Garden?

I am a very routine kind of girl.  I love lists, and I love to have structure in my everyday life.  However, I know there are days that will happen to throw my days off, and when that happens, I do my best to adapt.  Yet, knowing exactly what is going to happen within my…