Getting Past Barriers to Hospitality

Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. Hebrews 13:2 NIV Where has the art of hospitality gone? In our life of crowded calendars, distractions, and adrenaline rushes there are plenty of barriers to hospitality. Here are twelve reasons I have either used myself or have […]

Quiet Your Soul

The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me  lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,  he restores my soul. Psalm 23: 1-3a This year, I’ve shared a bit about my burnout experience and my desire to find rest. Well…..finding rest in the middle of a busy life can […]

Author Highlight: Nancy Kay Grace

Yesterday, I introduced you to The Grace Impact by Nancy Kay Grace.  Today, I would like to share an  interview with Nancy.  Like a drop of water released on a smooth lake, the ripples of the grace impact continue to reach outward to many. ~Nancy Kay Grace~ [Click to Tweet]  Why did you write a book on God’s […]

Discovering the Selah Moment

A guest post from Nancy Kay Grace, author of The Grace Impact.  Easter preparations. Laundry. Baking. Daily commitments. Preparing for weekend guests. My mind swirls in the stress and I wonder how I will get it all done. This is often the way life is, no matter what the season of the year. The daily grind […]

Guest: Elaine Cooper, Author of Bethany’s Calendar

A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of reading Bethany’s calendar. With honesty and transparency, Elaine Cooper lets us into her heart and her home, taking us through the difficult days of her daughter’s journey with cancer. Elaine graciously encourages others through the sharing of their story. Each step along the way Elaine shares lessons […]

Knowing God

photo credit: Free Digital Photos // tiramisustudio “Be still and KNOW that I am God.”  Psalm 46:10 I’ve been thinking about the second part of that verse, “…and know that I am God.” And I have to wonder how can I really know him? I know about him. I grew up in a Christian home. Gave my […]

Burnout Recovery: Rest

“In repentance and rest is your salvation,  in quietness and trust is your strength…” Isaiah 30:15 I’m face to face with the idea that I need to recover from emotional burnout. That includes rest. Not just “go to sleep at night for 8 hours” resting. But the “being still inside me because it’s really not […]

Recovery From Burnout

Hubby bought this apron for me! When recovering from emotional burnout, the worst day is when you start feeling better. That’s when I’m liable to think I can take on the world and I say yes to more things than I can handle. Again. That’s what got me to this point of wanting to hide […]

The Only Rational Response to a Crazy Day

I am happy to introduce you to Jennifer Slattery.  I recently read her debut novel and thouroughly enjoyed it. I look forward to her second one (information on both below). As I read Jennifer’s post, I recognized a timely word of encouragement. I hope you are encouraged as well. Be sure to stop by and […]