We are so excited to welcome fashionista and blogger behind Issa Poppins, Jennissa Barker, to our community. Today she is giving us a glimpse into her crazy (and crazy rewarding) life as a nanny and sharing her style that is practically perfect in every way! We know you’ll fall in love with her too. -The Women […]
“There is none upon earth that I desire besides You.” Psalm 73:25 Have you ever been in worship, singing powerful lyrics about His love, and suddenly realized you are almost just going through the melodic motions? I’ll be the first to admit that sometimes I don’t focus on the power of what I’m singing like I […]
The Fourth of July is one of the best holidays for gathering friends and family together. From yards games and water retreats to country music and firework shows, there’s no limit to the ways Americans celebrate their beloved Independence Day. But regardless of the activities, no Fourth-themed party would be complete without a feast table […]
“Turn away my eyes from looking at worthless things, and revive me in Your way.” Psalm 119:37 This weekend I was talking with some friends about their “date night rules” and unsurprisingly, NO PHONES was at the top of all our lists. It’s far too easy to be enjoying a night out with your significant […]
New York, New York is a vast city with unlimited options for food. So many options, in fact, that it’s almost impossible to choose just one without the intense side effect of FOMO. You can read about the best places to eat from lists online, but then you have to wonder — Are these people from […]
“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 Today will be a day full of traveling for Ben and I — Over an hour on a train, hours on a plane, and then driving on top of that. We’ve had enough experiences by now […]
With appreciation for all the fathers and father-figures still on our hearts, we found it especially fitting to have Catie Smith share about her dad’s influence today. Catie is a wife to Andrew, mama to Cole, and LifeKids Coordinator at Life.Church OKC. She is a lover of writing, nights at home with her boys, and of course, ice cream (can […]
“God remembered Noah, and every living thing, and all the animals that were with him in the ark.” Genesis 8:1 In the midst of trials, we may sometimes become discouraged and think that God has forgotten us. Maybe that comes in the form of unanswered prayer, an onslaught of misgivings, or undetectable motion by the Spirit. Fortunately, […]
“Do you think that the Scripture says in vain, ‘The Spirit who dwells in us yearns jealously’?” James 4:5 It’s hard for me to not think of jealousy without a negative connotation. I relate it with lust, coveting, and all the icky stuff talked about in the last two guidelines of the Ten Commandments. This […]
When it comes to home decor, there is nothing quite like the high design that comes from West Elm. And as we all know, that high design comes at a high price. If you’re a homeowner on a budget like me, you may find yourself only dreaming of their unique and gorgeous pieces. But you […]