“She is not afraid of the snow for her household:for all her household are clothed with scarlet. She maketh herself coverings of tapestry;her clothing is silk and purple.“Proverbs 31:21-22 At last, I finally have my permanent laundry room! I’m more elated and extremely thankful than I can express! Our appliances have been in a temporary…
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above,and cometh down from the Father of lights…” James 1:17 Homes are gifts from God. They’re the personal places where we take up residence. Whether they’re tiny or big, simple or sophisticated, and fixed up or run down, homes, in any form, are shelters provided by…
“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…
“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…
“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…