Hostess gifts are such a sweet way to show your appreciation for being invited into someone's home. I've been on both the receiving end and the giving end of hostess gifts, and I wanted to share with you some of my favorites over the years. Gift Ideas: 1. Herbal & Speciality Teas – You can tuck some into a little gift bag along with a beautiful mug and some fillable tea bags. Bulk Herb Store carries some tea sample packs so you can have them on hand to divide up into separate gift ... continue reading...
God Appoints Our Portion
I don't like to be interrupted. My heart is not always ready to do what God has appointed for me at the moment. I seem to forget that God appoints my portion. Most of the time I don't see it as an appointment from God but as an interruption. Those interruptions show that I have a heart that needs to be pruned because my heart should be saying "Behold, your servants are ready to do whatever my lord the king decides" (2 Samuel 15:15). Whatever I'm doing at that moment is not more important than ... continue reading...
Podcast Ep. 22: Celebrating a Christ-Centered Easter
On today’s podcast episode, we’re going to talk together about how to have a Christ-centered Easter celebration. We’re going to talk a bit about the importance of the resurrection, walk through the gospel, and share some ideas to help us point our family to the risen Jesus and His gift of salvation. We know this time of year the stores are filled with Easter baskets, chocolates, and egg coloring kits but as Christian’s our celebration of Easter focuses on the truth that we serve a risen ... continue reading...
Cultivating Beauty in Your Home
Ladies, I invite you to sit with me a bit. I'd fix you a cup of tea, but for these moments together I am unfortunately going to have to ask you to fix your own and visit with me in my home. We're going to chat about having a heart for our homes, about bringing a little bit of beauty in the every day and living intentionally. Being a keeper of your home is an important role the Lord has called you to. He has given us the responsibility to cultivate a sense of order, peace, and ... continue reading...
What is Biblical Hospitality?
7 The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. 8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 9 Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: 1 Peter 4:7-10 What does it look like to practice biblical hospitality? How can we as Christians fulfill the command to practice ... continue reading...
