• I love hearing what y’all are thankful for- it brings my heart such JOY! I shared this in my stories yesterday and loved the answers. Swipe right to see the responses and then leave your own in the comments! 💛💚💛
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    I love hearing what y’all are thankful for- it brings my heart such JOY! I shared this in my stories yesterday and loved the answers. Swipe right to see the responses and then leave your own in the comments! 💛💚💛
  • Send the flowers. 🌺 Make the call. ☎️ Write the text. 📱 Give the compliment. ❤️ Buy the lunch. 🥗 Offer to help. 🖐🏻 This week was long and hard and yucky and stressful at work and I’m so super thankful for sweet friends who did the things above. Those small things made a huge impact on my heart. Happy Friday friends!
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    Send the flowers. 🌺 Make the call. ☎️ Write the text. 📱 Give the compliment. ❤️ Buy the lunch. 🥗 Offer to help. 🖐🏻 This week was long and hard and yucky and stressful at work and I’m so super thankful for sweet friends who did the things above. Those small things made a huge impact on my heart. Happy Friday friends!
  • As I opened my Bible this morning to Isaiah 46 I loved seeing the dates listed there. I get asked often about the dates in my bible and it's nothing elaborate- I simply jot the date each time God brings me to a verse. I love seeing when God brings me to a verse- thinking about the date and what was going on in my life during that time. It's like a little blueprint from God. When I looked at Isaiah 46 this morning I noticed the date from August of 2013. During that time six years ago I was preparing for brain surgery and honestly I was completely and totally terrified. During that time I spent a lot of time praying and reading my Bible. And the verses I read over and over and over again were Isaiah 46:3-4 which says: “Listen to me, you descendants of Jacob, all the remnant of the people of Israel, you whom I have upheld since your birth, and have carried since you were born. Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you. NIV I love those verses because I think that's how God wants us to approach Him- with our arms uplifted and stretched out, asking Him to hold us and trusting that He CAN and WILL carry us. He reminds us over and over again in scripture that He WILL carry us through difficult times- we just have to let Him (that's the part I struggle with the most). No matter what happens today and how stinky it may be {because some days ARE super stinky}, it's just a single day. God’s plan for your life far exceed the circumstances of this day. God promises that HE will carry you, sustain you, and rescue you. And what God promises? He always does. That's my prayer for us today friends. That no matter what we face today, we thank the Lord for carrying, sustaining, and rescuing us through the ups and downs of life from our first breath on earth until our last. That we are able to thank Him for carrying us in the past so that we can look to the future with no fear- knowing that He WILL carry us- whatever the future may bring. That we remember that nothing in this world- no person, no job, no amount of money- compares to Him. #notesinmybible
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    As I opened my Bible this morning to Isaiah 46 I loved seeing the dates listed there. I get asked often about the dates in my bible and it's nothing elaborate- I simply jot the date each time God brings me to a verse. I love seeing when God brings me to a verse- thinking about the date and what was going on in my life during that time. It's like a little blueprint from God. When I looked at Isaiah 46 this morning I noticed the date from August of 2013. During that time six years ago I was preparing for brain surgery and honestly I was completely and totally terrified. During that time I spent a lot of time praying and reading my Bible. And the verses I read over and over and over again were Isaiah 46:3-4 which says: “Listen to me, you descendants of Jacob, all the remnant of the people of Israel, you whom I have upheld since your birth, and have carried since you were born. Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you. NIV I love those verses because I think that's how God wants us to approach Him- with our arms uplifted and stretched out, asking Him to hold us and trusting that He CAN and WILL carry us. He reminds us over and over again in scripture that He WILL carry us through difficult times- we just have to let Him (that's the part I struggle with the most). No matter what happens today and how stinky it may be {because some days ARE super stinky}, it's just a single day. God’s plan for your life far exceed the circumstances of this day. God promises that HE will carry you, sustain you, and rescue you. And what God promises? He always does. That's my prayer for us today friends. That no matter what we face today, we thank the Lord for carrying, sustaining, and rescuing us through the ups and downs of life from our first breath on earth until our last. That we are able to thank Him for carrying us in the past so that we can look to the future with no fear- knowing that He WILL carry us- whatever the future may bring. That we remember that nothing in this world- no person, no job, no amount of money- compares to Him. #notesinmybible
  • I've been a HUGE fan of the Kendrick Brother movies since the beginning. In our home if we come across any of their movies on TV we always stop and watch them, no matter what part of the movie it is at. We truly love them because of the incredible message in each one- a message that clearly points the viewer to Jesus. I was so excited to hear that they have a new movie releasing this Friday August 23rd, Overcomer! Overcomer is the story of high school basketball coach John Harrison when his high school basketball team's state championship dreams are crushed. When the largest manufacturing plant in town suddenly shuts down and hundreds of families begin moving away, John must come to grips with the challenges facing his family and his team. Urged by the school’s principal to fill-in and coach a sport he doesn’t know or like, John is frustrated and questioning his worth… until he crosses paths with a student struggling with her own journey. The message of Overcomer is one that will leave you filled with hope, inspired to dream and asks the question: what do you allow to define you? What a fabulous movie to watch at the beginning of a new school year with your kids! GIVEAWAY: We are going to see it this weekend & I’m giving away 2 tickets! To enter: 1. Follow me. 2. Tag 2 friends 3. Comment with your favorite movie. Ends 8-21 at 8pm. #overcomermovie #flyby “Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”): Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing this prize for the giveaway. Choice of winners and opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I did receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post. Only one entrant per mailing address, per giveaway. If you have won a prize from our sponsor Propeller /FlyBy Promotions in the last 30 days on the same blog, you are not eligible to win. Or if you have won the same prize on another blog, you are not eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification. No Canadian winners please, Fandango does not reach to our Canadian friends
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    I've been a HUGE fan of the Kendrick Brother movies since the beginning. In our home if we come across any of their movies on TV we always stop and watch them, no matter what part of the movie it is at. We truly love them because of the incredible message in each one- a message that clearly points the viewer to Jesus. I was so excited to hear that they have a new movie releasing this Friday August 23rd, Overcomer! Overcomer is the story of high school basketball coach John Harrison when his high school basketball team's state championship dreams are crushed. When the largest manufacturing plant in town suddenly shuts down and hundreds of families begin moving away, John must come to grips with the challenges facing his family and his team. Urged by the school’s principal to fill-in and coach a sport he doesn’t know or like, John is frustrated and questioning his worth… until he crosses paths with a student struggling with her own journey. The message of Overcomer is one that will leave you filled with hope, inspired to dream and asks the question: what do you allow to define you? What a fabulous movie to watch at the beginning of a new school year with your kids! GIVEAWAY: We are going to see it this weekend & I’m giving away 2 tickets! To enter: 1. Follow me. 2. Tag 2 friends 3. Comment with your favorite movie. Ends 8-21 at 8pm. #overcomermovie #flyby “Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”): Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing this prize for the giveaway. Choice of winners and opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I did receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post. Only one entrant per mailing address, per giveaway. If you have won a prize from our sponsor Propeller /FlyBy Promotions in the last 30 days on the same blog, you are not eligible to win. Or if you have won the same prize on another blog, you are not eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification. No Canadian winners please, Fandango does not reach to our Canadian friends
  • I should change it to say: Teachers and anyone who works in a school! (I’ll make some new ones soon!) Happy weekend friends! Get some rest! ❤️ #fplittlepeoplerock
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    I should change it to say: Teachers and anyone who works in a school! (I’ll make some new ones soon!) Happy weekend friends! Get some rest! ❤️ #fplittlepeoplerock
  • As a child I am embarrassed to admit that I truly believed that when I was an adult I would know all the answers and have everything (money, relationships, work, etc) all figured out. (Come on, didn't you think that too?) I crack up thinking back to that naive little girl (bless her sweet heart for thinking that) because my middle age self knows now that that will NEVER happen. Honestly I spend most of my days feeling like I am failing the many tasks and responsibilities on my plate. I run around trying to juggle everything (work, family, home, ministry, friendships, volunteer work, CASA, Chrissy's Closet, etc) dropping balls and failing oh so very often. As a reforming people pleaser, type A personality I struggle with not having all my ducks in a row and everything figured out. I so often need the reminder that I don't have to be or feel qualified to do what God is calling me to do- just obedient and willing. If He calls me, HE will do it. 1 Thessalonians 5:24 says: The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it. NIV The One who called you is completely dependable. If he said it, he’ll do it! The Message This is one of my favorite of all verses (it's been on my desk for as long as I can remember) and one that I cling to when I feel like I am not equipped or prepared or able to do what God has before me {which is SO VERY OFTEN- today included!}. There is such comfort in the reminder that it's not up to me! My prayer today is that we are all able to remember that our job is to be obedient to what God calls us to do, to be faithful in that calling, and to leave the rest (and the results) to God. Rest in that truth today friends, HE is faithful and HE will do it. #notesinmybible
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    As a child I am embarrassed to admit that I truly believed that when I was an adult I would know all the answers and have everything (money, relationships, work, etc) all figured out. (Come on, didn't you think that too?) I crack up thinking back to that naive little girl (bless her sweet heart for thinking that) because my middle age self knows now that that will NEVER happen. Honestly I spend most of my days feeling like I am failing the many tasks and responsibilities on my plate. I run around trying to juggle everything (work, family, home, ministry, friendships, volunteer work, CASA, Chrissy's Closet, etc) dropping balls and failing oh so very often. As a reforming people pleaser, type A personality I struggle with not having all my ducks in a row and everything figured out. I so often need the reminder that I don't have to be or feel qualified to do what God is calling me to do- just obedient and willing. If He calls me, HE will do it. 1 Thessalonians 5:24 says: The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it. NIV The One who called you is completely dependable. If he said it, he’ll do it! The Message This is one of my favorite of all verses (it's been on my desk for as long as I can remember) and one that I cling to when I feel like I am not equipped or prepared or able to do what God has before me {which is SO VERY OFTEN- today included!}. There is such comfort in the reminder that it's not up to me! My prayer today is that we are all able to remember that our job is to be obedient to what God calls us to do, to be faithful in that calling, and to leave the rest (and the results) to God. Rest in that truth today friends, HE is faithful and HE will do it. #notesinmybible
  • I so love Psalm 25. As I read it in the Message this morning I loved the translation of verse 15 which says: If I keep my eyes on God, I won’t trip over my own feet. Reading that translation made me think.....How often do I take my eyes off of Him and get distracted? How often do I focus on the problems in my life instead on the Lord Almighty? Sadly it's more often than I care to admit. I think about when my daughter was little and I'd say to her when talking to her.....Let me see your eyes because I knew that when she was looking in my eyes, she was most likely to pay attention. This verse makes me think of my precious Father looking at me saying...Let me see your eyes sweet girl. My prayer today is that we are able to keep our eyes on Him when we start to feel overwhelmed or tired or cranky or exhausted. Lord, help me keep my eyes on you! #jesusfirst #sweetblessings #godcanmakeaway #womenoffaith #womenintheword #shereadstruth #mygodisable #scripturewriting #savedbygrace #wordbeforeworld #seekhimfirst #savedbygrace #jesuslovesme #godisgood #quote #quoteoftheday #qotd #encouragement
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    I so love Psalm 25. As I read it in the Message this morning I loved the translation of verse 15 which says: If I keep my eyes on God, I won’t trip over my own feet. Reading that translation made me think.....How often do I take my eyes off of Him and get distracted? How often do I focus on the problems in my life instead on the Lord Almighty? Sadly it's more often than I care to admit. I think about when my daughter was little and I'd say to her when talking to her.....Let me see your eyes because I knew that when she was looking in my eyes, she was most likely to pay attention. This verse makes me think of my precious Father looking at me saying...Let me see your eyes sweet girl. My prayer today is that we are able to keep our eyes on Him when we start to feel overwhelmed or tired or cranky or exhausted. Lord, help me keep my eyes on you! #jesusfirst #sweetblessings #godcanmakeaway #womenoffaith #womenintheword #shereadstruth #mygodisable #scripturewriting #savedbygrace #wordbeforeworld #seekhimfirst #savedbygrace #jesuslovesme #godisgood #quote #quoteoftheday #qotd #encouragement
  • FRIDAY FAVORITES: It’s Friday friends! 🎉 Here are my Friday Favorites: 1. My in-laws are moving so I got a few sweet treasure from their home. One was this old churn that was Tony’s grandmothers. I love it so! 2. Hands down this is one of my favorite things in my kitchen. It’s a draining rack to put over your sink & I ❤️ it so! It’s even heat proof so you can set something straight from the oven on it. Link in profile https://amzn.to/31sD9kP 3. Made these super yummy and easy Instant Pot steak tacos this week & loved them! So yummy! 4. Was gifted this Magnolia Bloom handsoap and it is wonderful! It smells heavenly! 🌺 5. @latenotes is one of the funniest IG accounts around. Need a laugh? Go read his highlight titled DM Pranks. You’ll be literally crying! 🤣
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    FRIDAY FAVORITES: It’s Friday friends! 🎉 Here are my Friday Favorites: 1. My in-laws are moving so I got a few sweet treasure from their home. One was this old churn that was Tony’s grandmothers. I love it so! 2. Hands down this is one of my favorite things in my kitchen. It’s a draining rack to put over your sink & I ❤️ it so! It’s even heat proof so you can set something straight from the oven on it. Link in profile https://amzn.to/31sD9kP 3. Made these super yummy and easy Instant Pot steak tacos this week & loved them! So yummy! 4. Was gifted this Magnolia Bloom handsoap and it is wonderful! It smells heavenly! 🌺 5. @latenotes is one of the funniest IG accounts around. Need a laugh? Go read his highlight titled DM Pranks. You’ll be literally crying! 🤣
  • I put this quote up on Sunday and have been thinking about it ever since. I keep wondering....How often do I say Amen in agreement and yet fail to take any action? How often does the Holy Spirit prompt me and yet I ignore it? Honestly way more often than I care to admit! When God calls me to something my job is to be obedient to His call- not just agree with Him! It’s easy to agree but much harder to actually DO something. It’s easy to let laziness or fear or busyness keep us from heeding God’s call. But Janes 1:22 says: Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. My prayer today is that we will consistently be doers, not just Amen-ers! 🌺
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    I put this quote up on Sunday and have been thinking about it ever since. I keep wondering....How often do I say Amen in agreement and yet fail to take any action? How often does the Holy Spirit prompt me and yet I ignore it? Honestly way more often than I care to admit! When God calls me to something my job is to be obedient to His call- not just agree with Him! It’s easy to agree but much harder to actually DO something. It’s easy to let laziness or fear or busyness keep us from heeding God’s call. But Janes 1:22 says: Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. My prayer today is that we will consistently be doers, not just Amen-ers! 🌺