by Kimberly | Nov 4, 2016 | Uncategorized
To say its been a hard week over here, may just be an understatement. But, in those moments, God still wants me to pursue him, pursue a grateful heart, cry out to him with everything I’m feeling (he’s not surprised by any of it). He gives me Himself, He gives me friends that accept crazy texts in the middle of the day, who pray for me. He also gives me lots of lovelies that I find here.
This is the post each week where I get to share these lovelies with you. Enjoy.
This soup looks crazy good. I’m definitely making it next week.
I showed these to my husband. I’d love all these pretty things to organize my home office. Which currently is my dining room table and a desk positioned in a beautiful bay window.
I love this momma and these chocolate cookies.
Podcasts are amazing. I’ve been listening to these this week: DC preaching, real life momma and ministry, and raising boys.
And since i’m not really traveling any time soon, I thought I would post about a little place I would love to go – especially in the fall or winter when I could snuggle by the fire.
What are some lovelies that you have found this week?
by Kimberly | Nov 4, 2016 | Books, Kids r Readers 2
I love NCIS. Longmire. CSI. Law & Order (back in the day). Blue Bloods. Leverage. I love crime shows that usually get solved in a short amount of time. They take finding clues and knowing how to interpret those clues.
In some ways, the Gospel is the same. Faith is given to us. It is a gift from the Spirit. But, we can also investigate and prove true the claims of Christ. We can know that Jesus really existed, died, and rose again. And we can teach our kids something similar.
We still need to pray that they would indeed be given grace and faith to understand and love and surrender to Jesus and the Gospel. But, giving them tools to understand the gospel and know it is super helpful.
Cold Case Christianity is a new book that will be helpful in teaching your kids, I’d say especially boys before they reach the teenage years. It has help from a real detective and a real believer, with good diagrams and helpful questions for them to ask questions about Jesus for themselves.
This will encourage them in their walks with Jesus.
Thank you Litfuse for sending me the book. All opinions are my own.
by Kimberly | Nov 1, 2016 | Goals
I don’t know where October went – but here we are in November. Only 2 months left in 2016. The year seems to fly by, and once again we are about to pick out our new calendars. I personally like this one and this one.
Thought if I wrote down some goals at the beginning of the month, I could follow through with them better – you know like writing down a to-do list:
- Cook more at home. I want to cook 4-5 meals at home each week. I do love to eat out, but it is more expensive. Honestly some of it is laziness because parenting is hard. But, I do love to cook too and it is bringing out the creativity in my boys to help me in the kitchen. (See this book for more information on this concept)
- Book reviews. I’ve got a giveaway coming for all you moms of littles out there, and some books that are really teaching my heart right now, like this one and this one.
- Gearing up for Christmas rush with handlettering projects. Go take a look at my instagram page and if I can do a custom order for you, let me know.
- Finish up the Longmire series (at least for now). We are also starting back with West Wing. We took a hiatus because we were so tired and didn’t want a long, involved, good, but depth show each night. Instead, we’ve been watching Leverage together. And anticipating the Gilmore Girls show late November.
- See my desk and dining room table again. I don’t know how this will work (see #3), but I know it will bless my husband and I like doing that. He loves clean surfaces and these two surfaces are in our main living area so we see them all the time. I wish my desk area could look like this – or even this.
- Going to the Pursuit ATL Friendsgiving. It is a fun time sitting with other creatives and talking about everything! Also, going to Passion’s Grove – if I can find parking this time! This is always a great night of worship. If you are in need of some guidance, listen to this sermon.
How are you gearing up for November and what goals do you have?
by Kimberly | Oct 25, 2016 | Books
Who doesn’t love a good journal? I love journals – just their prettiness makes me want to grab them off the shelf and start a new journal. I have so many!
Journaling is one of those disciplines that I’m not super good at continuing. But, I want to be. So, how do I do that?
1. I write. Sometimes I don’t have to write that much. But, just getting in the habit of writing something, anything, down on paper is a good way to cultivate this habit.
2. I think. Sometimes I don’t write about anything significant. But, I do use my journal as sort of a conversation between me and God. Sorta my prayer language. Just talking with the one who knows everything about me anyway. You don’t have to journal like a prayer. You can journal to yourself, your future self, your younger self. You can journal about books you’ve read or songs you’ve heard.
3. I listen. LIstening is super important in journaling. You have to listen to yourself when journaling. You don’t want to write something you think others might want to read. Not all of us will have their journals published after their death. Most will never read your journal. So, listen – and then go back to step number 1. Repeat.
The new journal by Catherine Price is helpful in getting started in journaling. If you find yourself in a place of unknown of what to write, or you just sit and stare at a blank piece of paper, pick this one up. It will encourage you in your new habit. She offers just a sentence or two at the beginning to help guide your journaling for the day. You don’t have to fill up the whole page, just write. (see step 1).
Thanks to Blogging for Books for this book. All opinions are my own.
by Kimberly | Oct 25, 2016 | Books, creatives, mothering
If I have a pen in my hand, or a marker, or a pencil – I’m usually happy! I love lettering. Lettering has been such a tool for me to meditate on Scripture and pray for others and bless others with affordable gifts and stationery. Definitely love using this gift!
Motherhood has its moments. And by moments I mean it has its amazing, tear-filled from joy moments. It has its pull your hair out by the roots moments. It has its hug your kids real tight and never let go moments. It has its lock yourself in the closet and eat a pint of ice cream moments. So many moments.
So why not take 10 minutes out of your day to doodle and think about the joy that God created motherhood for? Sarah Humphrey has created a doodling book and devotional perfect for that creative mother that might need a short devotional (about her and how God has designed her) to start her day – or might need a good reminder of God’s grace at the end of the day. The good thing about this book is you can doodle and be creative and learn about the grace of God and the work of the mother and the heart of the mother – all at the same time.
Thanks to Litfuse for sending me this book and all opinions are my own.
