If we’re not careful, life can get too full of “okay,” to be rich with welcome. Before we know it, our calendar is covered in dates and commitments, our home is full of things that must be kept up, cleaned, or repaired, and our heads and hearts are too full of clutter to be free… Keep Reading
My Word for the Year {Steadfast}
For Christmas this year, I gave my mom and my daughter matching necklaces. They are engraved with the Hebrew words for steadfast love. I wanted them to have these because they are the women before and after me in my personal and faith heritage. And perhaps not coincidentally, they are also the two people in… Keep Reading
Speaking Faith and Speaking Truth
I share a lot about “speaking the truth in love.” I think our doing this faithfully has the power to transform relationships and ultimately, lives. Today Erin has an interesting perspective on speaking truth, that might be even true-er (is that a word?!) than how we normally speak… she’s talking about speaking faith. (And the… Keep Reading
Arancini with Asparagus Walnut Pesto | The Perfect Spring Appetizer
One of our favorite ways to share a game night and meal is to have an appetizer pitch-in, where each guest brings one or two appetizers to share. Recently, we were invited to a surprise birthday party, and the hostess (who is an amazing cook herself!) asked each guest to bring an appetizer instead of… Keep Reading
Just Do Something {Hope and Motivation When You Feel Stuck}
What happens when you get stuck? Do you ever hit a wall? Feel overwhelmed by all the doing required in day-to-day survival? Want to punch something or just go cry, because every corner you turn seems to bring one more task, job, or “should,” that you can’t seem to check off a never-ending list? Does… Keep Reading
Hope for a Broken World
Sometimes – well most of the time – I write bubbly. I know this. People who meet me for the first time tell me “I knew you’d be a hugger.” And I am! Most of the time, I’m filled with joy and gratefulness that I’m unconditionally loved by God and that He’s saved me from… Keep Reading
Offering Hospitality to Husbands {Creating Welcome in Marriage}
There’s something to be said for inviting others into our homes, but when it comes down to it, we have to be intentional about first offering hospitality to those who are closest to us. When we do that, our “external” welcome is more genuine, and we invest in the family relationships that make us stronger… Keep Reading
Encouraging Young Moms {Practicing Hospitality Mom-to-Mom}
I can’t believe the day has come, but I’m realizing now that I’m officially past the “young mom” phase, where I was juggling nursing babies and toddlers on my hips and picking up Cheerios with my toes, and it’s ever easier to encourage my family to serve others. But I remember well feeling trapped (and… Keep Reading
4 Ways to Practice Intentional Hospitality | Scripture Art Giveaway!
Building genuine relationship is both a gift and a calling, and it doesn’t happen by chance. If you’re longing to invest in people, to really build in a way that matters, it takes being brave, and being intentional, and going for it. We have to put ourselves out there, to practice intentional hospitality, as a… Keep Reading
5 Truths For Meaningful Home Design {Temporary Nesting}
Are you ever frustrated with your home? Sometimes it feels like the place we live is a cozy nest that welcomes us at the end of the day, where we can invite those we care about to sit for a while, talk about what matters in life, play a game or enjoy a treat together. … Keep Reading
Four Tips for Purposeful Planning {Temporary Nesting}
For most of us, diving into a new year leaves our heads spinning. We’re coming off of the winter holidays (where we long to celebrate and rest, but often find ourselves in a frenzy), and we’re feeling pressure to put away the old and press into a new year. I can get caught up in… Keep Reading
Grain-Free Lemon Loaf (Low-Carb Quick-Bread)
Are you craving sweet comfort foods, but also trying to be more wise in your food choices in the new year? One of my goals this year is to enjoy the present, while also having a “forever” perspective. That means being wise about what I put into my body, while also finding joy in delicious… Keep Reading
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