300,000 Miles

300,000 Miles

300,000 miles – Rip hit that today in his Avalanche truck that he bought in 2004, and he sent me a photo of it as soon as he did because, for me … That 300,000 miles happened because of so many selfless and humble reasons. Rip puts our 5 kids before...
The Unembellished Things Matter Most

The Unembellished Things Matter Most

Rip and I live on land that allows us to do so many things … things that are so refreshingly unpretentious that they could easily be overlooked. Yet, we know the simplicity of our country life are blessings from God to be enjoyed, but also shared with whomever...
Rise and Shine!

Rise and Shine!

Rise and shine! The sun is coming up! The dawn of a new day is happening and in only a short while, the moment of dawning will be behind us and we will find ourselves in the middle of mid-morning. Time. It won’t stand still. Time is movement in the direction of God’s...
The Power of the Cross

The Power of the Cross

It was late in the afternoon because the sun was just barely beaming in through the windows while placing subtle streaks of light across the hardwood floors in our guest room. Rip was out of town on a hunting trip and I was able to be alone in the house to get more of...
Hummingbird Cake Recipe

Hummingbird Cake Recipe

Rip’s favorite bird is the hummingbird. Well, maybe I need to say it this way…Rip’s total-in-awe-bird-fascination that causes the whole entire world to stop, makes him put out not 1, not 2, not 3, but 4 hanging bird feeders, walks through TSC and...
A Home at Rest – What is R.E.S.T.? – Video 2

A Home at Rest – What is R.E.S.T.? – Video 2

Happy Monday! I hope you’ve had a great day! You know, when we workout, experts say that in order to have a really effective workout, even for our walks outside to really benefit us, we need to be active for at least 30 minutes. All my fitness workouts on the on...
B.A.G. Woman Bible Study

B.A.G. Woman Bible Study

In 1999, through the leadership of my pastors, I began to discover that God had given me gifts and skills of writing and teaching His Word so other women could be encouraged  in their walk with Him. But it was also that year when I wrote my first bible study – a...
What Does the Wisdom of God Look Like?

What Does the Wisdom of God Look Like?

James Chapter 3:13-18 / 13 Who among you is wise and intelligent? Let him by his good conduct show his [good] deeds with the gentleness and humility of true wisdom. 14 But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not be arrogant, and [as a...
Philippians 4 Bible Study

Philippians 4 Bible Study

So here we are in the final chapter of Philippians and I have been so excited about getting here with you because of the sheer content of Paul’s final words to his beloved Philippians. But before we go much further, I want to give you just a couple of helpful...