October is Ministry Appreciation Month and I’ve especially been thinking of Women’s Ministry Leaders. I’ve personally been impacted by women in this role and I imagine you have too! Let’s take time...
{my graphics are free goodies for you} I'll never forget my hands tentatively hovering over a keyboard all the way back in July of 2008. Blogging was still fairly new and my heart pounded with equal...
This time of year brings all the graduates and dreamers in my world to my mind. You too? I'm especially thinking of our daughter, Lovelle, who graduated college last weekend. We are so proud of her!...
{my graphics are free goodies for you} Most of us know the story. The two famous biblical sisters, Mary and Martha, have a brother named Lazarus who becomes sick. They send for Jesus but He doesn't...
Our hearts ask the hard questions. Am I loved? Am I wanted? Am I worthwhile? And the cross answers back... You are loved, really. {Psalm 103:11} You're valuable, truly. {Matthew 10:31} You're...
{my images are free goodies for you to enjoy & share} The confetti of a new year has settled a bit by now. We're back to our ordinary lives and work after the chaos of the holidays. Resolutions...
The plane touches down in Houston and as soon as I step outside I'm surrounded by the warmth of humidity and memories. I grew up here and I'm back to see two families--the one God gave me when I was...
Mother's Day is coming quickly and it's a wonderful time to love on all the women in your life--mamas, sisters, daughters, friends, aunts, grandmas! Because I believe every woman is a mother. And...
God-sized Dream = A desire in your heart for more of what God has for you. We're opening the door to God-sized dreams in 2013. So every week we get together to encourage each other {because don't we...
I'm from Texas and I think the term "round up" originally had to do with cowboys and cattle but I like to use it when I've got a whole herd of exciting things to share at once–like today!
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I'm writing today at Held, a new ministry for women struggling with infertility. I've been on that journey for seven years. It's not what I would have chosen but it's turned into a journey I wouldn't trade. Here's an excerpt from my post…
"Eve is described as the mother of all living.
I've come to believe all women are mothers because we all bring life to the world. Most often through the birth of physical children from our bodies.
But in other ways too…when we write, cook, plant, make beauty where there was none, speak an encouraging word, say a prayer, take a hand and form hope out of thin air, resurrect a marriage, save a life from poverty, bring forth light and truth and goodness in ways women are uniquely created to do.
We are mothers in more ways than one…."
You can read the rest here. If you are someone you love is struggling with infertility, Held will be an encouragement!
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Most of you know how much I love being part of the community of (in)courage–a place online that's a bit like God's beach house. I'm in love with this video and just couldn't wait to share it with you!
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If you're hanging out at (in)courage already, thank you. And if you haven't stopped by yet, come on over!
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And finally, I've got a couple of giveaway winners to announce. It's so much fun sharing things I love with you!
First, the winners of Kristen Welch's book, Don't Make Me Come Up There {a wonderful devo for mamas I wrote about in this post} are Jessica Kirkland and Janis Agee. Thanks to our friends at Abingdon Press for providing those. You still have time to get a copy before Mother's Day!
And the winner of the I Can Do All Things Through Christ Cross {thanks, DaySpring} from the giveaway last weekend is Tricia Goyer.
If you've still got some Mother's Day shopping to do, you can use my friends and family discount for anything and everything your little heart desires on DaySpring.com {code: holley20}. Enjoy!
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Have a wonderful weekend, y'all!
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