Time Keepers

                  “To everything there is a season,  A time for every purpose under heaven.”  Ecclesiastes 3:1 A time keeper “keeps or records time”.  Some keep time at ball games; baseball, basketball or football.  Other time keepers help...

Tradition

                                         Let all things be done decently and in order.  1 Corinthians 14:40 As I began un-decorating my house after Christmas; I realized my Christmas decorations had been up for over two months. That’s clearly a record for me.  I...

One Word

There is something about transforming furniture that is so exciting to me! Stripping it down, or layering it in paints. Sanding off stain and applying waxes. It’s all so rewarding to see something go from looking rather tired and worn out, to having fresh life!...

A Grandmother's Old Hutch and One Word

Hi Members! I know…it’s been a while since I’ve shared with you, and I do apologize. Since we moved to MS in March, 2016, the Lord has allowed opportunities that has stretched us, grown us and kept us both on our knees and in the homes of families...

I've Got a Secret

The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but those things which are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all the words of this law.  Deuteronomy 29:29 Do you have a secret that no one knows except you and God and the person who was in...

It’s Time

Recently my mother has been sending me photos of her budding tulips. When Rip and I were there on a particular Sunday for dinner (right before Christmas), they were tight within the bud, but come New Years Day, they were opening up beautifully! She has sent a couple...

January Homemaking List

What do so many homemakers do in January that they didn’t already do the last week of December? After taking a small survey among friends, I found these answers: put Christmas decor’ back up until next year – 96% help kids get back into a routine...

Weather Stripping & The Word of God [video]

I had a thought that I wanted Lisa and I to share with you… Weather stripping is no small thing. Without it, the door doesn’t operate as it should. Hot and cool air escapes and enters the house and causes the electric bill to increase. So many things can...

I Just Soon Choose To Love

When your 20 year old daughter comes to visit and brings in the new year with you, it’s a huge gift from the Lord that this overly elated mother savored every. single. milla-second of! As she left to go back to Franklin, TN, yesterday morning, I called Rip while...

Babies In My Nest!!

Happy New Year’s Eve! As I stir up breakfast, I just had to let you know why THIS morning is more special and more wonderful than most … I have both my babies in my nest! Trace and Samantha are both sleeping in their own rooms that I found more joy in...