There is almost nothing I love more than a trip to the beach, unless it’s a trip to the beach with my favorite people. I got to spend last week at the cutest house on Inlet Beach, with my family and family friends, lots of books, lots of pimento cheese, lots of crab cakes, and lots of aloe. I think it was the most time I’ve ever spent on the beach in one trip - we were out there from 9-4 with a little lunch break in between - and I was wishing we could stay forever. I’m writing up a post with …
Fruit of the Spirit: Self-Control
“No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.”-1 Corinthians 10:13 Wrapping up with the Fruit of the Spirit Instagram Challenge, after gentleness comes SELF-CONTROL! Self-control is the ninth and FINAL fruit of the Spirit! Practicing self-control is something that takes mindfulness in all aspects - I have …
Fruit of the Spirit: Gentleness
Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.-Philippians 4:5 Continuing on with the Fruit of the Spirit Instagram Challenge, after faithfulness comes GENTLENESS! Gentleness is the second to last fruit of the Spirit mentioned in the Scripture, but still just as important as all the ones before it. A reminder to let your gentleness be evident to all is something that I could use every now and then - especially during conflict or 5 o’clock traffic. My favorite verse from this …
Fruit of the Spirit: Faithfulness
Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart.-Proverbs 3:3 Continuing on with the Fruit of the Spirit Instagram Challenge, after goodness comes FAITHFULNESS! Staying faithful to the Lord and His Word is ultimately the goal of all Christians who strive to know Him more. We are to be faithful to our God and faithful to His people - while also using all of the other fruits, as well! We are to write steadfast love and …
In the Kitchen with Aaron and Jamie Ivey
This weekend was one for the books, y’all. I got to go to the most fun event at Euna Mae’s and meet JAMIE AND AARON IVEY (I wasn’t fangirling at all…)! Jamie is the host of one of my favorite podcasts, The Happy Hour, author of one of my top 10 books of 2018, If You Only Knew, encourager of women, and wife to Aaron Ivey! Aaron is a pastor at Austin Stone Church, writer of the song Jesus is Better, and author of the book Steal Away Home - which I’m reading right now (my brother interviewed Aaron …