I feel anger. I feel hatred. I feel frustration. I feel sad. I feel the depravity of man in times like this. Those kind of emotions can only find comfort when one lets out a ROAR. That deep stirring from within my soul is what I call "My ROAR." My roar sometimes take the form of: Weeping. Praying. Problem solving. Running. Silence. Listening. Wrestling with God. Then I stop kicking and screaming and just let Him hold me in his arms. As you wrestle with the endless questions of mans ... continue reading...
DIY Mexican Folk Art Bowls with Permanent Markers
I love celebrating my beautiful country as we approach Cinco de Mayo! One of the things I enjoy about traveling to other countries is their going to the market and enjoying their "artesanías", their folk art. Mexico’s artesanía tradition is a blend of indigenous and European techniques and designs. Some are trained artist others have been past down the skill from one generation to the next. I love the decorative details and blend of bright colors that are used. I have wanted some cute ... continue reading...
Cinco de Mayo Party Favor Bags: Papel Picado
One of my favorite things about the Mexican culture is the bright and festive colors that we use in our celebrations. These Cinco de Mayo party favor bags are so fun and festive. They are made from "papel picado" and are the perfect party treat for your guest or even for your child's class party. I am going to walk you through on how to make some simple "papel picado" which is usually used for banners on the streets or parties. You will need: tissue paper paper bags scissors glue 1. ... continue reading...
Sweet and Savory Green Bean Bundles
Contributing Writer: Leslie Cates from The Cozy Little Kitchen I'm a Kentucky girl. Here in the Bluegrass State we love our green beans! They are especially good fresh from the garden in the summer time. Although these aren't garden fresh, they were still so deliciously dressed up in neat bundles tied with bacon and slathered in a decadent garlic-butter and brown sugar sauce. The combination of the salty bacon and the brown sugar is really amazing! They're so good, plan on making ... continue reading...
Serving God With My Motherhood and What To Do With Your Desires
Serving God in my motherhood is a journey for all of us as we discover how God would have us use our gifts, skills, and desires for His glory. For years, I'd been waking up in the middle of the night wondering why the Lord had given me so many ideas and dreams, so much conviction for the lost and for women but so little time, resources, and energy. I'd wake up restless, jotting down ideas to relieve my mind of all the brainstorming going on in my head. I asked God, "Why would he give me ... continue reading...
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