At the start of this past summer season, I set out on a mission to inflate all the pool floats. In years’ past I would neglect this job, and I did not want to make that same mistake again. Before,... Continue Reading →
God took a university that was not even on our radar and placed it right in front of us.
...my husband, Brandon, seeing my statue-like-state, came over and asked me if I wanted him to go first. Yep, that was exactly what I needed. Someone to go ahead of me, to step first into the area, to make a path for my feet to follow, a focal point to keep my eyes on, instead of the fear gripping me in place....
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...
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.
Being prepared is something that defines me, as I am the type of person who is prepared for most all situations I encounter. For example, I have this little gadget that is on me at all times that appears like... Continue Reading →
Loved Fiercely---Carly Van Laar 
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