Sometime last fall during our drought in East Tennessee, I had heard on the news that the birds were in desperate need of places to clean their feathers. Due to all of the brush fires in the surrounding area, their feathers were covered in ash. Doing my part as a bird lover, I dug out…
I’m currently reading the book, How We Got To Now by Steven Johnson. One of the topics in the book is the innovation and craft of glassmaking. The history is quite fascinating. At one point the glassmakers where exiled to an island because they kept burning down villages and towns where they lived. Once all…
Here we are closing in on the end of February, aka the longest and shortest month of the year. I’m not sure why it always feels so daunting. Maybe it’s the moment we have to be honest with ourselves about our new year goals and resolutions. What? Oh, yeah… you know what I’m talking about.…
On Thursday, God answered three things I have been praying for in a big way. And it was so obvious it was His work. First, he answered a prayer for a good friend. Second, he answered a prayer I had been praying over the women’s retreat. Then, he answered a prayer I had been asking…
I am a freak about time. I love schedules and time management systems. I am the one who thinks 15 min early to an appointment is on time but 10 min early is running late. It may not surprise you to know that “quality time” is also my love language. But as I type this…
I love graduation time. The caps and gowns, rewards, speeches, inspiring quotes and lets not forget the 1000’s of items with Jeremiah 29 engraved on them. Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a…
Have you ever stepped into a rushing river? Maybe you didn’t step, maybe you just stood on the shore and watched as the waters moved swiftly before you. Just a bit of personal information here…. I don’t swim. Seriously, my swimming skills are terribly lacking and I am consumed by fear when I am near…
I love peanut butter. Seriously. It is a meal, in my personal opinion. I love to spread it over toast/bagel/English muffin and cover it in honey. And it’s perfect for filling in the holes of a waffle. Or, just a big ole spoonful straight out of the jar. As a friend recently said,…
It's about to storm. At least that's what they are saying, a whole weekend of rain. Weather service has already said to prepare for flooding. Some of us will prepare and some of us won't. It's the beginning of October and you can see the signs of fall everywhere. It's in the air. Leaves…
A special invite from Angela Stolpe to our Fall 2015 Women's Retreat. #BeYOUtiful from Canvas Church on Vimeo. While we may feel imperfect, he has promised His people a blessed life. Together we will discover a road map to just what God has called His people to BE …. All while learning that the very…
