Social distancing. I’d never even heard of such a thing until a week ago. And now it’s everyone’s new reality. Schools and businesses closed. Church services cancelled. Recreational and social gatherings all put on hold while we hunker down and wonder how long this “new normal” will last. Listening to the radio a couple days… View more
(Free gift tags available by clicking the blue button labeled “Download Tags” below) Do you ever find yourself in need of a quick and simple craft you can throw together for a gift or crafting together? I recently found myself in that position: I couple friends and I had decided to go… View more
I’m excited to share another free printable with your today. And it’s just in time for celebrating Valentine’s Day with your kids! Ever since posting my “Choose Your Own Adventure” Bible Reading Plan for kids, I’ve heard great feedback about it and requests for more kids’ Bible reading plans. Well, I listened! And now I’m… View more
I have a love-hate relationship with the early morning hours in my home. The hate part comes the moment my alarm jolts me from sleep. It’s set to a soothing, soft melody, but it somehow feels like a marching band pounding into my eardrums every morning. I hit the “off” button, stumble out of bed, and… View more
Whew! The first couple weeks of November have flown by in a whirl of activity. Life always seems to be a little extra busy this time of year between school activities, church events, a family birthday, and the ramp-up for holiday festivities. I’m always amazed how quickly the time seems to fly in these final… View more
Sometimes I get a little carried away, friends. I recently created a floral “Thankful” garland and shared it as a free printable here on the blog. (I actually made two, because I couldn’t decide between two lovely color options!) It was a pretty, early-fall day as I put that little project together, and I must’ve… View more
Driving toward a nearby town with my family recently, I noted a sure sign of fall’s arrival: Wagon after wagon loaded with pumpkins for sale, standing cheerily beside the country roads. Mums have sprouted up on a few front porches in the neighborhood and I find myself grabbing a cardigan before I head out the… View more
Don’t you just love it when something beautiful and unexpected pops into your day? An encouraging text from a friend, a hug from one of my kids, a favorite, inspiring song playing on the radio–sometimes it’s just the smallest little things that add a splash of color to a long, dull day. I recently received… View more
Does anyone else have a Bible stashed with random papers? Handouts from old Bible studies, encouraging notes from friends, thought-provoking quotes scribbled on index cards–these are just a few of the items that have been tucked into the back of my Bible over the years. Over the years, many different items have rotated their… View more
Today I’m sharing a free printable for all my fellow bibliophiles: A set of 4 beautiful bookmarks featuring lovely watercolor flowers. (I know, I know. You’re so shocked I used flowers again, right? I just can’t help myself, friends.) These pretty designs were inspired by the “You Are” series of notebook journals I recently added… View more
