Habits

“Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.” Proverbs 14:1 Building a house takes wisdom and lots of it. It doesn’t happen without planning, tough decisions, generous budgets, and buckets of paint and patience. Surprisingly, homes don’t appear overnight like they do between commercials on TV shows or in YouTube videos, Facebook posts and Instagram ...

“I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life.  And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy the good of all his labour, it is the gift of God.” Ecclesiastes 3:12-13 Holiday traditions are as unique as the people who celebrate them and the homes they celebrate in. While some like to keep their décor, menus, and activities simple, ...

“That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving and tell of all thy wondrous works.” Psalm 26:7 In this season of thanksgiving, I’m purposely finding reasons and ways to give thanks for my home. Over the last few years, I’ve allowed discontentment to overshadow my gratitude. I used to be full of heartfelt dreams and hopeful plans. I used to thank God for even the smallest blessings. Sadly, ...

“For the grave cannot praise thee, death can not celebrate thee: they that go down into the pit cannot hope for thy truth.“ Isaiah 38:18 It’s time, it’s time! It’s time to think about fall cleaning and getting ready for the annual celebrations ahead (if you’re into that sort of thing). Isn’t it funny how the holidays come the same time every year and can still catch us by surprise? Even when we ...