I'm using an app called Read Scripture to guide me through a read-the-Bible-in-a-year plan in 2019. I highly recommend the app! It provides frequent videos, which bring commentary and insight to each of the books. And it's very customizable. You can start at any time and read at your own pace, if you prefer. In the early books of the Old Testament, I've been struck again and again by two … [Read more...]

I created Favorite Covers of 2017 and 2016 posts and wanted to continue the tradition! I'm a fan of books. Writing them. Reading them. Their back cover blurbs. Their covers! Thus, I thoroughly enjoyed glancing back at lots of 2018 covers in the name of "research". After many completely unscientific tabulations, here are the ten covers (in no particular order) that I liked best. I love … [Read more...]

Have you heard of Katelyn Ohashi? I hadn't until very recently. Because some friends were raving about her phenomenal gymnastics floor routine, I traveled to YouTube to see it for myself. I was so struck by her, that I then watched a video that offers a glimpse into her very inspirational story. Here's that video: When Katelyn was young, she was one of the best elite gymnasts in the world. … [Read more...]

I embraced many new things in 2018 that made my life sweeter. Wal Mart's grocery service that allows you to order online, pull into a designated spot at the store, then drive off after an employee places your food in your trunk. Nexgen nail dip, the super polish that lasts for three weeks straight. My new milk frother, which I purchased after reading Tammy's post. Over the course of 2018, I … [Read more...]

2018 is drawing to a close and I always enjoy looking back on the year that was. In the name of gratitude and nostalgia, I thought I'd take this opportunity to share a few of my favorite things from the past twelve months. Favorite TV show: New Amsterdam, NBC - Shows set in hospitals aren't always my cup of tea, because they can be too tense and too heavy for my taste. Not this … [Read more...]