Blogging, LIVE

Where I Am Today, As Well As About 1300 Others

Will have a B-E-A-utiful giveaway post coming later today… …but for now I’m getting ready to go to my local (in) real life meetup! It’s a chance for (in)courage bloggers and friends to meet offline and build some real life community!  We started off by watching a live webcast at home yesterday.  The meetups happen… Continue reading Where I Am Today, As Well As About 1300 Others

Faith, LIVE

Monday Stuff – Poison T-Shirts, Origami Flowers, Homemade Bread & Such

{1} My weekend started off great, and I was blessed to volunteer at the Women of Faith One Day conference in Wichita on Saturday.  This is a new format for them this year and I thought it was pretty great – especially for those who usually can’t afford the time or expense to attend the… Continue reading Monday Stuff – Poison T-Shirts, Origami Flowers, Homemade Bread & Such

CREATE, DIY

Old Door Becomes Message Board

Last weekend on Facebook a hint may have been “leaked” about a new project involving a door.  Well, after just a couple of glitches it is finally done and installed! I kind of have a thing for doors {notice what’s hanging in the background behind the sofa}…and windows…and other architectural “stuff” if I can get… Continue reading Old Door Becomes Message Board

LIVE, Ministry

Question for My Fellow Burbs-Dwellers

There’s a question {and also an observation} that comes up frequently in my circle of friends, in small church groups, etc.  We live in a moderately affluent suburb a few miles from the state’s largest city.  However, it’s Kansas, so don’t go all ultra-urban when picturing it in your mind.  The question that often pops… Continue reading Question for My Fellow Burbs-Dwellers

Beauty, LIVE

Because Your Lashes Shouldn’t Make You Cry

There are enough things in this world to make a girl cry. Sappy movies. Cute babies.  Because it’s Tuesday. Wind. Dust. Allergies. My city is supposed to be the 5th worst in the country this year for allergies...cuz we're Wichitawesome that way.  The last thing a girl needs is for the mascara she puts on… Continue reading Because Your Lashes Shouldn’t Make You Cry

Family, LIVE

Every Life Is Beautiful – October Baby

TODAY when most of the world will be clamoring to see the "next big movie series" based on popular books with a dark theme aimed at our young people another movie is released.  This one is life-affirming.  It teaches lessons about love, family, relationships, forgiveness, grace and healing. October Baby is the story of Hannah,… Continue reading Every Life Is Beautiful – October Baby