As the leaves turn shades of gold and the air becomes crisp, there’s a certain magic in the change of seasons. Fall is here, and with it comes thoughts of cozy nights, bonfires, and the approaching holidays. My house is already decorated for the season (I just can’t help myself!), and I’m ready to embrace…
Have you ever had one of those moments where you knew from the very beginning that something wasn’t going to end well? It is in those moments where you have the option to do one of two things: you can watch it all go down in flames, or you can stop it from going any…
The time has come for me to write a new blog post, and my brain is blank! Once again, I find myself wondering if I am having the dreaded “writer’s block.” I have thoughts. I have ideas. However, trying to put them on paper is a completely different story. Research tells me that writing a…
Have you ever heard the term “Complacency Kills!”? Recently, I was reading the book of Isaiah due to the Lord’s prompting, and a verse jumped out at me. “You women who are so complacent, rise up and listen to me; you daughters who feel secure, hear what I have to say!” Isaiah 32:9, New International…
Have you ever felt like life was a whirlwind, where each day blends into the next with barely a moment to catch your breath? Imagine navigating through a storm, searching for a lighthouse to guide you to safety. This blog, Makin’ Macon, is designed to be that lighthouse. In 2023, God placed a burden on…
I decided at the beginning of the year that I wanted to start it off by reading the Book of Proverbs. However, I didn’t want to just read it; I wanted to make sure I gleaned from it. I have known since last year that I wanted to focus on the importance of self-care in…
Are you excited about the coming year? Or are you like me and wondering how in the world did we ever make it to 2024? When I was thinking about this coming year, I started wondering how much longer the Lord is really going to tarry with the shape our world is in. Maybe that…
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…
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…
“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…
