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Distressing
May 16, 2011“Can you do something to make this sign have more character?” Priscilla asked me. In her hands was a white plaque with black lettering on it. The plaque was really cute and the saying was clever, but she felt it lacked a little “something” to make it as special she wanted it to be for […]
Read MoreLisa Whelchel on “Keeping”
A few days ago I wrote a blog post asking for your help with how to keep things that your children make or give to you. Preserving them for a lifetime can be hard to figure out. Preserving things from molding, yellowing or decaying takes some careful concern and keeping them in a way that […]
Read MoreFamiliar Face
May 12, 2011Have you ever seen someone and just been stunned at how familiar they seem? It’s frustrating isn’t it – watching someone for a few seconds, maybe even a few minutes as you try to recall where you’ve seen them before. I had one of those moments last night. Right now, I’m in Jacksonville, Florida at […]
Read MoreKeeping
May 11, 2011A couple days ago, I enjoyed Rachel’s post “An Inheritance Worth Keeping”. It was very timely for me. Coming off of a wonderful Mother’s day weekend, that I’d celebrated with my three little ones, I was contemplating the very issue of “keeping” things. How in the world do we “keep” all the things that are […]
Read MoreThe Heart of the Matter
May 10, 2011There’s a new devotional in The Jewelry Box! Grab a cup of coffee or tea and pop on over there to read it…..then I hope you’ll join me back here with your comments. What’s going on in your heart? Priscilla
Read MoreAn Inheritance Worth Keeping
May 09, 2011“This is for you,” my mother in law said to my husband Tom the other day. “It was in your uncle’s stuff and I think he’d like you to have it.” She had a twinkle in her eye as we turned to look at the painting she was pointing at, propped up against the wall. […]
Read MoreA Very Spiritual Chocolate Cake Recipe
May 08, 2011Priscilla, being infinitely more spiritual than I, regularly makes things from scratch for her family. Waffles that melt in your mouth, homemade bread and cinnamon rolls, baked chicken, cornbread…..while I crack open boxed mixes and pour things out of cans and serve them up to my unsuspecting brood. It’s just not right, I tell ya. […]
Read MoreMother’s Day
May 05, 2011My sister and I had a conversation about Mother’s Day over the phone a few days ago. It mostly centered around the upcoming holiday and how we’d be celebrating it. We both let out a sigh and shared a laugh as we shared memories of the last few Mother’s Days we’ve had. None have been […]
Read MoreCome Away
May 04, 2011I felt myself re-entering the atmosphere of my regular life before I even got on the plane to come home. I started thinking of emails and projects and to-do lists…..and felt my heart get a little bit heavy. Stepping away from “regular life” for a couple of days has given me some fresh perspective on […]
Read MoreUnexpected Blessin’s
May 03, 2011Yesterday was my last full day out of town and I got to go to Kairos, the Tuesday night worship service at Brentwood Baptist in Nashville. Imagine my surprise when none other than Anthony Evans was on the worship team! He has moved to Dallas but I had to go to Nashville to see him! ha! […]
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