Who are you? Who am I? Sometimes, our perspective on the topic of identity can get a little distorted. There are several titles I could use to describe myself, so I might respond to this question with at least one …
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Review of A Favorite Floral Maxi Dress
This is different than my usual content, but I received so many kind comments on this dress I wore on Easter Sunday that I thought it would be fun to share the details for you on where to find it, …
Don’t Fail to Do Something – A Thought After Reading The Hole in Our Gospel
“Don’t fail to do something, just because you can’t do everything.” The emphasis here, I believe, isn’t on the words, “Don’t fail,” but on the words, “Do something.” This phrase from the book, The Hole in Our Gospel, by Richard …
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Simplicity Parenting Book Review
I’m currently reading (via audiobook) Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne & Lisa M. Ross, which I heard highly recommended by Emily Ley of the Simplified Planner. I admire a lot of Emily Ley’s gracious approach to life and …
On Ministry, Kingdom Building, and Grace
Perhaps the biggest personal frustrations in what we refer to as ministry—whether that be the ministry of marriage, or family, or missions, or church-planting or lay ministry—come as the natural results of our own sinful selves. We are so easily …
Four Favorite Books for Poetry Tea Time
I don’t quite remember how I stumbled on the Poetry Teatime concept. I’m guessing it began with reading one of Sally Clarkson’s books, then following her and a few of her writer friends on Instagram, and the rest is history. However …
A Christian Lady’s Simple Guide to a Total Closet Clean-out and Style Makeover
What should a godly lady wear and not wear? As christians, we are called to be set apart. Distinct. Beautiful lights that can be easily identified in the darkness. How do we do this? What should we wear that will …
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The Girl Who Complained About Snow
Five years ago today. I look at this old picture and I see so many things. I see a guy who has always been willing to do anything for anyone, and never complains about it. I see a lot of …
Coffee With Sprinkles Book List 2019
In 2018, I challenged myself to read 52 books. That may sound like a crazy amount of reading to some, and to others, it may not seem like much of a challenge at all. In my case, it was difficult …
Our Top 20 (ish) Reads of 2018
My book list wasn’t exactly strategic last year. It had been several years since I had consistently read anything that wasn’t a blog or school related, so my strategy was more or less “just dive in anywhere and see where …
