It’s sixty-six degrees here today and the sun is shining against a perfectly gorgeous, blue, Kansas sky! It’s a bit windy for my taste, but hey, I’ll take me some lovely fall weather. YES, I WILL. 🙂 I mixed up an English Toffee cappuccino for a midafternoon break and curled up with The Joy of […]
An Excerpt From The Reminder of A God Who Sees Me
I cried over a kitten this morning. It felt dumb and ridiculous. It felt compassionate too, yet the critic in my head condemned me for crying over a kitten when I so often fail in my desire to have a deeper compassion for other people. It felt small and silly, for I could easily count […]
Hope and a Humble Pink Pumpkin
I’d never gifted anyone with a pumpkin before. It seemed sort of strange really, but once the idea presented itself, I was irrationally struck by it. I’d gifted pots of flowers in the spring or chosen a hanging basket as a Mother’s Day present. I’d delivered floral arrangements and arranged bouquets myself to brighten someone’s […]
Pages & Projects {Strong Brave Loved and Mythical Me}
I have several books to share with you as October begins. PLUS, I’ve been picking up my knitting again recently and working on a few rows here and there until I have a completed dishcloth!!! Woot! Woot! It works out well to knit while I watch a Tuesday Teaching in hope*writers or listen to a […]
Christmas in Winter Hill
Do you enjoy reading books set at Christmastime? Watching movies with a Christmas theme? I do! Christmas is a special time of year and it has its a whole cast of characteristics to go with it! Coziness. Gifts. Happiness. Laughter. Togetherness. Celebration. Making space to think of others. Making memories. Delicious food. Traditions. Cookies. Christmas […]
The Wonder That is You Children’s Book and Giveaway
The Wonder That Is You by Glenys Nellist This is a precious book! Written in rhyming text, it tells your child how loved they are! The pages tell of the excitement and happiness and delight that happened the day they were born! It’s a beautiful way to remind our children how special and wonderful they […]
Beholding and Becoming, Where Do I Put the Couch, and Start With Your People
Good morning! I wanted to give a quick shout-out about three new books coming this week! {A.K.A. this post is mostly for the “reader people”} 😉 The books all have great pre-order bonuses, so if you’ve thought about ordering, go ahead and then sign up for the bonuses! {Plus, did you know pre-orders help authors […]
The Best Right Very Next Things Giveaway
Black and white and lovely! That’s what I bring you today! It’s a black and white giveaway! I think there’s something so pretty and striking about a beautiful contrast of black and white! It felt like these books and this music cd would make a wonderful combination in a giveaway………and to bless someone this September! […]
Back Roads to Belonging and When I Pray For You
The last Saturday of August! What are you looking forward to settling into in September? Seems most of us with school kids are back to the school schedule, routine, or possibly, grind?! 😉 My homeschool, public school, and private school friends are all back to it! Tucker is working back into a school routine for […]
Season My Words With Kind
Lord, guard my mouth, Control my speech, Season my words with kind. Let peace and goodness flow through me, Renew my soul and mind. Direct my tongue, the words I speak, Love poured upon them all, So I may bless, not cause distress, to others, grown or small. Lord, help me to refrain from speech, […]
Overcomer Movie Tickets Giveaway
War Room is one of my very favorite movies. The message about the power of prayer, the importance of prayer, and the passion to pray deeply resonated with me. The Kendrick Brothers do a terrific job of producing films with powerful messages, interlaced with humor, real-life and a good, hefty dose of encouragement as we […]
Delighting in God Whispering in Creation
My blog tagline is Delighting in the Daily Details and I have long focused on looking for the beauty and loveliness God has written all through our lives for us to behold! This morning I see Him in the sunlight filtering through fern fronds on my porch, rosebuds in vases on my table, and in […]
The Golden Precious Moments We’re Beholding
My toffeenut caramel coffee on the table in front of me, I scroll through Instagram and message two dear friends. The quiet hum of morning surrounds me and my phone chirps an incoming call. I read the name on the screen and smile. I greet my caller with a cheery good morning and her voice of over-ninety-years […]
A Canvas Factory Giveaway and a Lovely Flowered Canvas
I’ve been taking pictures since I was twelve-ish. 🙂 I received a nice camera for my sixteenth birthday and I was thrilled with it!!! It ran many a roll of film through it. It stayed with me until I purchased a nice digital camera in 2006. I love capturing memories in pictures. I love pretty […]
Ten Tips For Adding Laughter To Your Day
Laughter brings lightness to the heart! Laughter softens sharp edges. Laughter diminishes discouragement. Laughter adds music notes to our days! Is there anything quite as delightful as a baby’s giggle?! A child’s happy chuckle or squeal of mirth?! The older I get the more I believe it takes effort and thoughtful intention to chase after […]
Pages & Projects {Not Forsaken and The Middle Matters}
Not Forsaken by Louie Giglio This book takes a look at God as our Father. It digs into the love God has for us and His compassionate care for us, no matter what type of earthly father we may have had. It shows His astounding, unending, surrounding, stunning love for US -His creation and chosen […]
The Meadowlarke Stickers, Print, and Button Pin Giveaway
Let’s continue right on into July and summer with another super-fun giveaway! This one is a special bundle of stickers, button pin and a print! It is all the original artwork of my niece, Larke. She’s taken her artwork and created prints and stickers. She offers them along with her cool painted records in her […]
