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In some households, you may have one person who loves stuff. One person who creates sentimental value out of objects that absolutely do not deserve it. One person who hates wasting things so much they keep everything because, you know… just in case. And most of the time, that “just in case” either comes around… Read more
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Haggai was a prophet, and Haggai went to the people of his generation and was basically like: “Hey—why is your house all done up while the temple of God is in shambles?” See, the people had returned from exile. They were rebuilding their lives, rebuilding their homes, getting everything back together—but the temple of God… Read more
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Believe it or not, Mamaw, I was listening. While I will absolutely be posting about Things Somebody’s Mamaw Should’ve Told Me, I figured I wouldn’t be doing my three Mamaws any justice if I didn’t include the things they did tell me. Because believe it or not, Mamaw… I WAS LISTENING. Maybe not every time.… Read more
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There was a season when I had been praying about a situation and some relationships in my life. Eventually, circumstances changed. The situation was removed, and in my mind, I thought: Thank You, Lord. That’s handled. Except sometime later, the very thing I thought God had removed looked like it was coming right back. Babycakes,… Read more
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Groceries cost too darn much to be feeding the trash can, babycakes. I’m not trying to live like it’s the Great Depression—but I am trying to borrow some of that old-school resourcefulness: Use what you’ve got. Make it stretch. Waste as little as you can. I reckon Memaw was onto something. 1. Shop Your Kitchen… Read more
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He Will Never Leave You Nor Forsake You What Deuteronomy 31:6 meant then—and what I’m learning from it now. “Be strong and courageous… for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” — Deuteronomy 31:6 I’ve heard this verse before. It’s comforting. It looks pretty written in cursive.… Read more
Calamity, Meet Jane 