1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

November 25, 2021

Treasuring Christ + GIVEAWAY!

Have you ever felt like you are just trying to keep your head above water as a mom? Do you ever wonder if what you are doing really matters? Within my “mom circles,” I have heard the book Treasuring Christ When Your Hands Are Full by Gloria Furman mentioned a few times. I had…

How To Sew Welting

Have you ever looked at a pillow or couch and wonder “could I re-cover it?” I have so been there! There are times when I see such cute fabric and want to make a pillow out of it, but want it to look professional. I have yet to make a pillow with cording, but I…

Stress-Free Back To School Prep: School Supplies

Hard to believe that school is just around the corner! For some, this may already be a fleeting thought since your kids are in school already! This is a series I did a year ago, but thought it would still apply, as the stress around school always happens it seems, no matter what year it…

More Than Exercise

I was at an appointment the other week and the lady asked how things were going with parenting. I said with a bit of relief, I felt like we were figuring things out and kind of have it together. She looked at me with almost a look of disgust, as I tried to back peddle…

When I Learn The Most

I love bright sunny spring days. The touch of the warm sun on my ever-so-pale Dutch skin, after a bitter cold winter, as the leaves start to break through with new life. There is so much promise and excitement. Really, those days I just stand back and appreciate the goodness soaked within the day. Then…

The Beginning of Newness

Summer has officially begun for us! School is done and the official youth group season is done, though the festivities continue! Turning the calendar today reminded me of the blessings of May. Of what May entails – the changing of seasons, the bursting forth of flowers, the beginning of newness of life. I look at…