I was a tired, 34-year-old pastor’s wife and home-schooling mother of four, the day the words reared up high from between the pages of scripture, like a hammer sent to crush the rocks of limitation into pieces:"Now it happened, when she came to him, that...
I think we can all agree we want our homes to feel welcoming, inviting, and also aesthetically pleasing to the eye. However, many of us lack the confidence to boldly create these kinds of spaces. Oftentimes we find ourselves intimidated by disorganization, or fear we...
Among the draping pothos vines and scattered candles in my bathroom is a small vintage shelf I scored thrifting for a dollar. Its distressed green paint and interesting curves charm me at every glance. It’s so darling I let it hang on a wall entirely...
When I was 16, I had the unforgettable experience of living with a French family in the Bourgogne region of France for the summer. During this adventure, I replaced my fast-paced American habits for the French joie de vivre. As I determined to swap hurried...
“Hey, buddy. Want to go on a little date with me?”His eyes instantly lit up with joy, “Yes, momma! Where are we going? Let’s go!” He didn’t even give me time to respond before racing to the front door and digging through a basket in...
There’s a reason Franklin is consistently voted “best of” in any number of small-town categories. Whether you’re looking for history, adventure, scenic views, antique shopping, or great southern food, we’ve got it all! Franklin is, of course, our town. We never tire of exploring new coffee...
If I’ve discovered any simple secret to living from a place of rest, it’s this: begin each day with rhythms of rest and you’re more likely to live from that posture throughout the entire day.In the early years of my sabbath journey when I first...
It had been a while since we’d last spoken. For no other reason than the busyness of life we hadn’t connected. He had called to check on us often, leaving voice messages full of promise as he prayed decreeing God’s plan over our lives. I...
References// The Noble Pursuit of Inner Beauty by Alexandra Gavigan pg. 35 Drink Water: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2020/01/23/water-every-morning-first-thing-has-health-benefits-experts-say/4530408002/ Water supplement: https://pearloralhealth.com/product/silidyn-rejuvenate/ Get outside: https://medium.com/thrive-global/10-reasons-to-start-your-day-outside-19c14e0b0b35 Make your bed: https://www.domain.com.au/living/six-reasons-to-make-your-bed-every-morning-20150910-gjj4z7/ Breakfast: https://www.verywellfit.com/macronutrients-2242006 The Bliss of the Fasted State by Ahava Sarah Fischer pg. 89 Digestion + improving circulation https://www.drfuhrman.com/blog/158/does-juicing-really-detox-the-body Lymphatic system and digestion https://organicpress.com/pages/ucla-school-of-medicine-study-abstract Stem Cells https://news.mit.edu/2018/fasting-boosts-stem-cells-regenerative-capacity-0503 The Apothecarist: on Cardamom by Alexandra Gavigan pg. 99 Benefits of Cardamom: https://sunwarrior.com/blogs/health-hub/15-health-benefits-of-cardamom https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/cardamom-benefits https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/herbs-and-spices/health-benefits-of-cardamom.html https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/cardamom-benefits#TOC_TITLE_HDR_10 Striving in Shame or Standing...
References// Anna Roundtree Scripture References pg. 108 Giving Jesus Time, Paragraph 7 Matthew 6:6 Allowing the Holy Spirit to crucify flesh, Paragraph 9 Matthew 16:24, Galatians 5:24-26, Romans 8:6 Allowing God to be in control, Paragraph 13 Psalm 27:1, 1 Peter 5:6-7, Romans 8:28, Job 42:2 Jesus living in us, Paragraph 27 Romans 8:10, John...