Faith, Hope & Joy

It’s All About the Dressin’ and Dumplins’

It’s All About the Dressin’ and Dumplins’

In some homes, turkey is the spotlight. We’ve all seen the commercials with the beautifully browned bird placed perfectly in the center of the Thanksgiving table. Not in our family. It’s all about the dressin’ and dumplins’.  Mom is the chicken and dressing queen and my sis is taking her rightful place as the chicken and dumpling princess (I think that would be right. Being the daughter of the queen and all.) We will have ham and…

Because We Don’t Know What’s Ahead – Gratitude

Because We Don’t Know What’s Ahead – Gratitude

Trust in and rely confidently on the Lord with all your heart and do not rely on your own insight or understanding. [a]In all your ways know and acknowledge and recognize Him, and He will make your paths straight and smooth [removing obstacles that block your way]. Proverbs 3:5-6, AMP Gosh, I’ve missed talking to you all. My daughter has battled illness for about a month. Our focus has been on caring for her and…

3 Ways to Tell Insecurity to Move On

3 Ways to Tell Insecurity to Move On

They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord. Their hearts are secure; they will have no fear; in the end they will look in triumph on their foes.” Psalm 112:7-8 (NIV) This is a really good week to talk about insecurity. Fear and anxiety go hand in hand with insecurity and I have battled both this week. Our daughter has been ill which can bring on fear…