Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding. Proverbs 3:13
Fall. A time marked by the changing colors of the leaves, pumpkin spice everything appearing on store shelves, shorter days, and cooler temperatures. Unless you live anywhere in the Southern part of the United States.September 22nd was the "official 1st day of fall" but here in North Texas it still looked ad felt like mid… Continue reading Fall in Fort Worth And What I am Watching
It has been several months since I took the time to sit down and really write out my thoughts. Between finishing up a very busy semester in school, the birth of a new baby, and lots of other things that have been taking up our time I have found that I really miss writing. However,… Continue reading Writing through October
Hello Internet world! Can you believe I haven't been here to write since July? A lot has happened since then.The most important thing that has happened in our crazy life is that we added to our family. Madilynn Lane Marshall was born on August 21, 2017. It's hard to believe that she has been part… Continue reading Rest and Release
Greetings!Can you believe it has been since the end of April since I have sat down to write anything here!?! I have both enjoyed the break and missed putting words out of my head and into some type of cohesive format.However, I am attempting to get back into the swing of things so here we… Continue reading When Things Don’t Go As Planned
Everyone likes to be rewarded now and then. A pat on the back for a job well done, receiving a prize at the end of a long competition, or taking that extra day off because you just know you earned it through all the extra hours you put into a major project.There are several people… Continue reading The Principle of Being Rewarded
Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is insight. Proverbs 9:10The book of Proverbs is 31 chapters of insightful words that the Christian man or woman can (and should) use as a guide post for daily living. Often times when we thing about having a 'fear' or… Continue reading The Principle of Being God-Fearing
"If you wish to be loved, be lovable"What an interesting concept. But what does that really mean? So often we live our lives thinking that we all just deserve to be loved no matter what our actions might say. As a parent, I know that I do and will always love my children, however, there… Continue reading The Principle of Being Loveable
"If you can't say anything nice don't say anything at all""Hey! You should watch your mouth!"How may times as a child were you told that? How many times as a parent have I said that?One of my jobs as a parent it to teach my children how to become effective communicators. And it is my… Continue reading The Principle of Being Prudent
"That was an honorable thing to do"Have you ever heard those words? Or maybe even said them?I can remember a time when I witnessed a young boy, about 5 years old, find a dollar on the ground in his Sunday School classroom. One of the other teachers in the room told him it was his… Continue reading The Principle of Being Honorable
Benjamin Franklin once said "By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail."Each day presents any number of unique circumstances, events, and even challenges. How we prepare for the possibility of anything that could come up will determine how we respond when a new need arises.I am a planner. I like to have a schedule.… Continue reading The Principle of Being Prepared
Everyday conversations with Jesus
homeschool adventures on eagles' wings
Recipes showing step by step directions with pictures and a printable recipe card.
Worth It! (Things to try, read, watch, hear, and discuss)
Real Mom. Real Family. Real Life
Books, Writing, & The Cozy Life
Tales from the mouth of a wolf
Intentional Living: Minimalism, Finance and Goal Setting
Gaining a heart of wisdom
Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding. Proverbs 3:13
A Wise Woman in Progress 