Hey, hey comrade friends! Our September has shown up with some summertime temps. We had a few really lovely days and I flung open windows and the front door. The heat crept back however and…well you’ll see below I’m anticipating cooler days! Also, shall we talk about the wind?! It’s gusted a little too gustily […]
The Loneliness of Silence
“God invites us to turn to each other as ones in whom Christ dwells as living homes of God to confess His goodness until we begin to believe it.” ~ Emily P. Freeman I’d loved lifting the blind each morning and taking a peek at the new sunrise breaking across the dawn of sky,What had […]
Roar Like a Lion Giveaway
Today, ADG comrades, we have a brightly colored children’s devotional waving hello! And look below! There’s a giveaway to enter!!! Cartwheels and whoop-de-doops! I had fun flipping through the review copy of Roar Like a Lion and snapping a few flatlay photos of it for this post. I’ll be sharing more photos inside on my […]
Wherein I Contemplate Choosing to Listen to The Voice of Truth
Once upon a time, which is another way of saying, probably ten or twelve years ago, there was a little brother and his big sister. As it happens, this little boy and little bit bigger girl belonged to me. And as the history of our story goes, we had a new music CD that my […]
Wherein I Remind Myself of the Power of Living With Intention
Use words to speak kindness, energy to offer hope, compassion to ease suffering, impact for peace versus inciting fear. Offer a helping hand or answer a question. Cause people to feel seen. Note the worth of each person created in Christ’s image. Show up and be kind. Be steadfast. Persevere. It is hard intentional work […]
August Musings
1. ANTICIPATE Hello comrade friends! This summer has found me quite stuck on an icy, delicious SunJoy from Chick-Fil-A and I’ve anticipated every chance I was near enough to get one. I’ve always loved Lemonade, but not sure when I became such an Arnold Palmer fan, or in Chick-Fil-A’s case, SunJoy. I love the name […]
July Musings
1. ANTICIPATE I was excited to see news about Annie F. Downs children’s picture book, What Sounds Fun To You? It releases in October and is available for pre-order. Emily Lex’s children’s book, Twirl, is coming in October too! Emily’s artwork is precious. She has pre-order bonuses right here. And one more for upcoming books, […]
Every Moment Holy, Adorning the Dark, Andrew Peterson Music Giveaway
Today, at A Delightful Glow, we bring you a collection of beauty + encouragement + inspiration + real emotions + music + prayer. I ordered this collection of favorites for this giveaway in the hopes that it will bless the recipient and meet you right where you are in your life. These books and words […]
June Musings
Seek Beauty Everyday.Savor. Hold Hope’s Hand.Hard. Every Day Grateful.Deeply. Listen and Learn.Pause. Carry kindness closely.Scatter. Whisper prayers steadfastly.Receiving. Smile. Laugh. Dream.Repeat. Some of the days, I remember to live out my ideals, live out the difference-makers, live out the power and peace of positivity. Other days, WELL, not so much. EVERY GOOD DAY, despite the […]
May Musings
Let’s chat about beauty and gratitude and all the places and books where we’re finding hope and encouragement and anticipation these days of May! I’ll go first. 🙂 1. ANTICIPATE At this very moment, as write these words, I’m anticipating my parents coming to visit and a graduation celebration for Tucker. We’re in the throes […]
Jesus Alone Is Life
The morning has whispered around the house in quiet, peaceful, gray tones with a dash of hush and spring fog. Birds chirp enthusiasm about this new day and the notes drift in the open windows. Inside, my daughter and I warble a few lines of Boz’s song.“Open your eyes to God’s surprise,Wake up! Get up!It’s […]
April Musings
Weatherwise, April has been warm and chilly, windy and still, lovely and not-so-charming. Spring teases. I pull out sandals and expect to wear them from now forward to autumn. But spring has a fickle side and chuckles fiendishly with a forecast of blustery with a chance of rain/snow. I am not so favorably inclined. But […]
Joyful, Patient, Faithful Devotional for Mamas
Such a delight! I’m absolutely fantabulously pleased to bring you this devotional today, from my friend Jenifer Metzger. Joyful, Patient, Faithful: A 90-Day Devotional for Mom For several years, I’ve collaborated with Jenifer for the Christmas Blessing Giveaway and Summer Blessing Giveaways, if you’ve entered those. Jenifer shares book and Bible giveaways on her blog […]
ESV Ruth Chou Simons Artist Series Journaling Bible From Crossway
UPDATE: Giveaway closed, but come browse and take a peek at this lovely Bible. Look what we have today! It’s a Bible giveaway.I’ve been privileged to offer several Bible giveaways over the last four years and I’m always delighted for the opportunity. I so enjoy photographing each Bible. This Bible is new at Crossway in […]
His Name Is Holy
Luke 1:46-50 ~ “And Mary said:My soul praises the greatness of the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, because He has looked with favor on the humble condition of His servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed, because the Mighty One has done great things for me, and […]
Hope Infused Music
Three of my favorite musicians/groups: Andrew PetersonCasting CrownsMercy Me Here’s the commonality they share ~ They sing real. They speak authentic words. They talk about worry and struggles and fears. They tell of doubt, even despair. They acknowledge life, and how it hurts and happens and hurls hard things at our heads. Then they press […]
Of Children and Cookies and Such
As I walked through our snow-powdered woods the other day, I began to muse about a few of my favorites and create a mental list in my head. I’d baked cookies and was thinking of books. Children’s books, in particular. I had to chuckle as I noticed a connecting thread running through it all. Here’s […]
