When I was in the fourth grade, I got Best Friend necklaces for each and every one of my girlfriends and wore them around like badges of honor. It was kind of the thing at that time. So it was no surprise when Mother’s Day rolled around that year, I decided to signify that bond with […]
In the spirit of Mother’s Day, I am honored to have my mother-in-law, Janet Decker, sharing on the The Well. As a mom of two boys, she has found how to show a loving embrace to myself and Evie, their wives, through lessons learned from her own experiences. Her story of is one that is so relevant to “in-law” relationships today and […]
“Give respect to your father and mother, for without them you wouldn’t be here. And don’t neglect them when they grow old. Embrace the truth and hold it close. Don’t let go of wisdom, instruction and life-giving understanding. When a father observes his child living in godliness, he is ecstatic with joy! So may your father’s heart […]
“The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork. Day unto day utters speech, and night unto night reveals knowledge” Psalm 19:1-2 This weekend, for Mother’s Day, Ben and I are heading up to Missouri to spend time with my family. Needless to say, I could not be more excited. It’s going […]
Now that the weather has been getting warmer, it’s time to start planning for those outdoor parties with friends and family. From BBQs to potlucks and Cinco de Mayo’s to Fourth of July’s, I’ve got some major inspiration for you. This Cinco de Mayo themed tablescape incorporates lots of color and texture, and I’m walking you […]
“I know, my God, that you test the heart and are pleased with integrity. All these things I have given willingly and with honest intent. And now I have seen with joy how willingly your people who are here have given to you.” 1 Chronicles 29:17 When you think about it, the concept of lying is […]
A few weekends ago, Ben and I (like millions of other Netflixers across the world) binged through all of 13 Reasons Why, based on the book of the same name by Jay Asher. Not necessarily realizing the hype that was already swirling around the series, we were simply drawn in by the compelling development of […]
“Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before.” Daniel 6:10 This week has been absolutely crazy. Amidst days in the office, volunteering, celebrating birthdays, blogging, and LOTS and LOTS of photo editing, I have had some super late nights and […]
“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace, that he lavished on us.” Ephesians 1:7-8 I feel an outpouring of love when I read that my heavenly Father has lavished on us the riches of His grace and that He is able to do “exceedingly abundantly above […]
“Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned toward him and cried out in Aramaic, “Rabboni!” (which means “Teacher”). — Mary Magdalene went to the disciples with the news: ‘I have seen the Lord!’” John 20:16,18 Picking up where we left off, Mary Magdalene is up early on Sunday morning to prepare Jesus’ body for burial. But […]