In my backyard, there is a wisteria vine growing in a corner of our fence. It was given to me as an end-of-the-year teacher gift, and it’s SO beautiful. Each year it puts on display gorgeous purple blooms. They’re... Continue Reading →
Our local mountain bike team is in season, which means Oconee Heritage Park sees a flurry of kids on bikes twice a week. I am in a family of bike riders, as my husband, Brandon, and our twins all enjoy... Continue Reading →
This post is by my friend, Beth, and is the first ever guest blogger here! Beth and I met in college at The University of Georgia. She is married, and has two children, Noah and Hope. Below is a story she shared on her Facebook page and it resonated with me in such a big way. I loved the simplicity of the message, the photos, and that it was a message taught by children......
This week several churches in our area are hosting Vacation Bible School (VBS) for children. VBS has been a staple of my summers since I attended my first VBS as a toddler. After aging out of being an attendee for VBS, I became a volunteer–first, at my home church, and later at the church where I attended as a college student, which happens to be the same church I attend now, over 20 years later....
Several weekends ago, when our local school system had their winter break, we went camping with another family...
I am a wall calendar kind of girl. Each year, I love picking out my next wall calendar and deciding what theme it will be. This year, as I had both calendars sprawled out on the kitchen island, perched on a bar stool transferring the dates and events...
Growing up, my family lived frugally, as my parents instilled in my sister and me the value of a dollar and the importance of tithing. For this reason, we were not privy to getting a candy bar each time we went to the store...
In those times where even my best efforts do not affect the outcome, or when there is nothing I can physically do to make things better, there is Jesus. Throughout these past weeks, Jesus found his way to me, as he has proven himself faithful to do over and over.
A few weekends ago, I found myself alone in the woods with a man. I know that sounds scary, and it absolutely could have been, so it is a good thing...
Loved Fiercely---Carly Van Laar 
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