We're enjoying some glorious spring days here in Oklahoma. The dogwood blossoms have been spectacular and the tulips have been so vibrant...

I thought I'd share a couple of resources that are new to me and might help you tweak your Bible reading plans if you need a little boost.

Puzzles offer something to focus on while you have conversations that wander all over the place. The focus is collaboration, not competition

It's a bit of an adventure, pioneering our way through new recipes and cooking techniques. I hope is our experimentation broadens our palate

All of my guys are huge fans of bacon and all things cheese-related. Why have we not made baked brie before???? I'm crediting pandemic...

With all the tumultuous events of 2020, I'm going "old school" with a wall calendar next year. I designed one for all of us Bible...

This continues to be a season of upheaval. As I read Ecclesiastes 3 I was struck regarding how poignant these verses are during a pandemic.

The holidays will be upon us soon and we'll all be adapting our gatherings a little differently this year. Maybe we won't be able to...

Our beauty lies in the daily regimen of building up a Gentle & Quiet spirit, edifying ourselves in His Word and sitting in His presence...

I love how the patchwork of gratitude verses builds throughout the month and you can begin to see the connections between them...

Each year as I pull out Christmas decorations, I'm reminded that "joy" tends to be my word for the season as I found it in various forms...

There's just something cheerful about a pile of pumpkins even if they're still dusty from the field and sporting nicks and scrapes...

I think God knew that we would struggle with this concept of resting regularly.

When we spend time dwelling in the Word, we are "gearing up" for our day to face whatever challenges come our way.

This journey toward Quiet is an ongoing process. It's elusive at times... seemingly just out of reach when we need it the most.

God accepts us however we are - -whether we are feeling unworthy or not "good enough." He accepts us when we're feeling burned out...

I hope you're able to give yourself permission today to rest a few extra moments...

Sometimes we need a little self-talk in the heat of the moment to settle our initial reactions. We need a brief time-out to regroup.

I wonder if we can harness a little of this whisper power to infuse some Quiet into our ordinary day?

As I have been on this journey of studying Quietness and Rest in the Lord, I feel like my heart is filling up on these heart ponderings.