There’s a Kingdom Woman in the House

Lately, Rip and I have been watching Tony Evans videos and we pulled one up last night that caught our attention. His wife spoke first, and then there was this second video that followed where Tony took the platform and y’all…Rip and I were not prepared...

Bright, Bright Sun Shiny Day

Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.”  John 8:12 Do you remember the last time you were distraught over something?  How did you encourage yourself?  Or did...

Where the Seed Falls

Matthew 13:3-9 “And he spoke many things to them in parables, saying:  “Behold, a sower went out to sow; And as he sowed, some seed fell by the wayside; and the birds came and devoured them.  Some fell on stony places, where they did not have much earth;...

The Fabric of our Lives

I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made;  Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well.  Psalm 139:14 While preparing for a Spring women’s retreat; I began to think about the fabrics we wear and use; the cottons, the polyesters,...

Casual, Elegant, or Blissfully Beautiful Bohemian

When you think Bohemian, is this what comes to mind? \ Color layered with color, natural elements, plenty of patterns and textures? All coming together for one “look at me” assembly?  Or maybe something more along the lines of … Again, plenty of...

A Porch With a Purpose

“And through the hands of the apostles many signs and wonders were done among the people.  And they were all with one accord in Solomon’s Porch.”  Acts 5:12 When you have time; read all of Acts 5 to enjoy the whole story of Solomon’s Porch....

Celebrating Our Us

Us. For Rip and me, that two letter word is more than the trending use of it that we see in TV programs or hear in songs. For Rip and me, that two letter word holds more weight, more meaning, more value and more truth than any word that we could possibly use in giving...

3 Tips for Working With Patterns

In my earlier blog post, “My Predictions for 2017 Decor’ Trends,” I shared some of what I see coming in 2017 – just having a little fun with some personal predictions. Some being, 1) seeing more hues of blue, 2) plenty of textures, 3) very...

In The Middle of the Storm

“Then it came to pass on the third day, in the morning, that there were thunderings and lightnings, and a thick cloud on the mountain; and the sound of the trumpet was very loud, so that all the people who were in the camp trembled.”  Exodus 19:16...

Bringing Fresh Life To a Home

As I walked into the Markle’s home, I was greeted by a homemaker who I could clearly see loved making home. The way she mixed trending with traditional, floral with funky, rustic cottage with classy chic was just interesting to me because it really helped me...