The Moment Before and After You Hear the Word Cancer
"I have a little news to share." I knew dad was taking medicine for a recent issue but it turned out the medicine was no match for the mass occupying most of his bladder. With the biopsy looming two weeks later, I protected my thoughts like a mama bear, refusing to allow "what if's" to sink in and do their damage. There's a comforting thread of normalcy that hangs in the air between...
Tiny House Tuesday // Steps, Shiplap, and A Hidden Bookcase, Oh My!
Do you see it? Squinting may be required but the end of our building journey is in sight. Somebody pinch me. Brian continues to work tirelessly to finish the tiny house because he loves me, but also because he believes God has His own plans for glory through the writing, shared community, and joy that will take place within this 144 square foot space. Wordpress...
An Introvert’s Journey Toward Biblical Community + Starbucks Giveaway!
Because surely biblical community and coffee go hand-in-hand. For instance, remember the eavesdropping that took place in a North Carolina cafe last October? (If not, you can read about it here.) My being tucked away in a dark corner of a coffee shop isn't unusual, but my willingness to interrupt the conversation of two young women I'd never met? Highly unlikely. If you know me or have...
Tiny House Tuesday // When Two Littles Love a Little Loft
The littles love their tiny loft, and maybe the reading nook too. When Sarah, my daughter-in-law, created these signs last summer I never imagined it would be over a year before two of our six grandchildren had a place to hold them up. Though the nook and loft are not completely finished, the end is finally in sight and as happy as I am, Brian is even happier. The Reading Nook ...
On Tiny Houses and Writing Books // Guest Post by Kim Harms & Giveaway!
I remember the first time I "met" Kim Harms. I'd read her posts on Inspire a Fire and was an instant fan. So when she left a comment on one of my Inspire posts, I was tickled pink, and truly touched. Her words came at a crucial point in my writing life. Kim didn't know this, but God did. Over the years, our friendship has grown, as has my respect. Welcome to the Tiny House on the Hill....
65 Specific Ways to Spot God’s Gifts this Fall + Moleskine Giveaway
God's gifts surround us at every turn, but gratitude begins when we take notice. September is an in-between kind of month. You know, the month that loosens its grip on summer with one arm and stretches to meet fall with the other. Depending on where you live, it's a toss-up deciding whether to stow away summer shorts or pull down the oversized, fluffy sweaters from the attic. This...
Tiny House Tuesday // Our Choice Will Floor You
Okay, maybe our choice of flooring isn't that surprising but it surprised me. For over a year, I read magazines and pinned every floor that caught my eye, but this one never made it to the board. It all began on a whim when we decided to "run in" to Liquid Lumbidators, as I call it, just to see what they had to offer. (This is like stopping by the Humane Society when you're allergic to...
Need Direction? Gather Co-Listeners + A Next Right Thing Giveaway!
"Gather Co-Listeners" is one of my favorite chapters in Emily P. Freeman's latest book, The Next Right Thing. In it, Emily shares how, in the midst of transition and all the questions that came with it, she and her husband invited a few trusted friends in different stages of life to simply listen to their words and see what they had to say. Although they weren't asking for advice, they were...
Tiny House Tuesday // A Shield for All Seasons
I didn't want insulation used in the tiny ceilings. It cost more in both time and money, and studios shown on Pinterest didn't use it (hello, white-washed beams). Need I say more? *wink* But my husband, being the wise steward that he is, insisted. The hours spent writing + the depth to which I detest feeling hot = a quickly depleted electricity budget, so Brian dressed in his Oompa...
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The last Reading Nook pic was prior to painting.
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Enter Snow Ballet by Kelly- Moore ...
Nov 5
The last Reading Nook pic was prior to painting.
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Enter Snow Ballet by Kelly- Moore Paints! I plan to paint the pendant shades the same color. Every {tiny} house needs a pop of color, right?
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Though not the same color, this paint reminds me of my grandmother’s kitchen, which can’t help but make me ☺️. And she always said (while twisting her lipstick tube heavenward), “Every woman needs a pop of color” - so there you have it! #done
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When the grandchildren decide to camp their first time in your backyard it truly feels like home. ...
Nov 1
When the grandchildren decide to camp their first time in your backyard it truly feels like home. #ipreview via @preview.app
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