Take the Leap…Even it’s Just One Tiny Hop.

My (adult) life history wrapped up in a few sentences: I got a degree in education. I became a teacher. I got married, then divorced. I started a business with my father. I bought a house. I had a baby. I focused on above business & baby. I taught the teachers. I got married andContinue reading “Take the Leap…Even it’s Just One Tiny Hop.”

Faith for a Nation, Smiles for the People

This week, most of watched the inauguration ceremony as it happened, live streaming on our favorite outlet. At a time when our country is so divided on so many levels, it is important for us to remember who is in control. Whatever party lines you stand on, whatever your beliefs, whatever your feelings about whoContinue reading “Faith for a Nation, Smiles for the People”

The Word of the Year 2021

Are you ready for it? This year? The one that we don’t really know quite what to do with or expect from? Nothing really magical happens at midnight on New Years, but we can use it as a reset marker – a time to adjust our focus, our sails, our attitudes. I spent more timeContinue reading “The Word of the Year 2021”

Hello, New Year! Let’s Feed The Birds!

Hello, world. I had a post planned today to share with you my 2021 Word of the Year, but alas…I woke up to a beautiful Spring morning on January 1 (Tennessee weather is fun like that). And, so, we’re going to take the time to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air after a good cleansingContinue reading “Hello, New Year! Let’s Feed The Birds!”

Gilbert the Elf Knows How to Have Fun, and When to Pause.

Gilbert took a little break from his regular shenanigans last night to pause and help us to reflect on a great loss. It’s hard to find appropriate Elf Ideas when you have suffered a loss, so we came up with our own way to honor our loved one. How do to continue the Elf AdventuresContinue reading “Gilbert the Elf Knows How to Have Fun, and When to Pause.”

There is a Resting Place for the Dove.

She was sent out. It was not time. She was sent out. The world was not ready for her. She was sent out. There was no place for her to rest. She returned for rest. She returned to ready herself. She returned to wait for the right time. She Came Back. For Rest. Arms wereContinue reading “There is a Resting Place for the Dove.”

What If They Didn’t Actually Do It??

Luke Chapter 1 introduces us to the reason for this account being written, and what it is about from a the perspective of Luke, a physician and eye witness to Christ’s ministry. This chapter carries us on a rapid journey beginning with Zechariah and his wife, Elizabeth, and ending with the childhood of the man sent to us by the Almighty to prepare a way for Christ and his ministry.

The North Star & Christianity. Come Down My Rabbit Hole.

I took myself down a Rabbit Hole with this one. I was just looking for a bible verse about this elusive and magnificent North Star to add to an Instagram Post, and wow…I had no idea this was such a hot topic! I do recall learning much of the history of the North Star andContinue reading “The North Star & Christianity. Come Down My Rabbit Hole.”