For the past four plus years, I've been blessed to study the Bible with Kristi McLelland, a professor and biblical culturalist in Nashville—and a phenomenal teacher of the Word. Kristi has dedicated her life to teaching people how to study the Bible—and how to read it through a Middle Eastern lens. She's recommended some wonderful Biblical study resources that I'm eager to share with you. Plus … [Read more...]
Mom’s etagere . . . or étagère, if you prefer
About a month or so ago I shared a picture of my mom's etagere and told you I was planning on chalk painting it. Well, I finally did! I love having Mom's etagere. It's one of two, actually—my brother and sister-in-law have its twin. But the brown stain didn't go as well with my current decor, so . . . enter chalk paint! Here's a BEFORE picture . . . And some AFTERS . . . I … [Read more...]
She said, “Yes!”
Fun family news! This past weekend our son Kurt asked his girlfriend Kellie Fusilier to marry him—and she said, "YES!" Unbeknownst to Kellie, Kurt had been in cahoots with her family and they drove from Louisiana to be with us at the lake this weekend. How it played out... Kurt and Kellie were camping with friends on a nearby island and after he proposed, he sent us a quick text … [Read more...]
When something old is made new again . . .
A month ago I shared pictures of some older pieces of furniture that I wanted to paint. Well, I managed to get one of those pieces finished and want to share the results. But why on earth I chose a massive king-size bed as my first chalk painting project, I'll never know. LOL. Ah well, live and learn. Here's the king bed in the guest bedroom before I painted it. . . I inherited this … [Read more...]
Tangible Encouragements
"Take heart, daughter." "Take courage." "Don't be afraid." Jesus spoke these words to lost, searching, and hurting souls when he was here on earth, and he's still speaking them to us today. And aren't we grateful? Especially in these uncertain times. But while these may be uncertain times for us, they're not for him. Because, even now, he stands in the moment when you drew your first breath … [Read more...]