I know it’s not officially summertime, not until June 21st, but I am definitely in summer mode. There is a certain smell to the mountain air this time of year – I can walk out on the front porch and take a deep breath and, well, it just smells differently than two months ago! Kinda… [Read More]
parenthood
taking the next thing to a whole new level
Years ago Elisabeth Elliot quoted a poem on her radio show that resonated with her listeners and changed the way women handled stresses in their day-to-day lives. The poem, “Do the Next Thing,” is penned by an unknown writer, yet the message has become universal. You can read the poem here. Ms. Elliot was no… [Read More]
tasty tuesday: the perfect Christmas
So, what exactly makes a perfect Christmas? I’ve experienced extreme Christmases that felt empty and I’ve experienced less-than Christmases that were perfectly perfect. I’m convinced it’s all in the recipe. I’m sharing a family secret today! The recipe for a Perfect Christmas! Ingredients: People (these can be family, friends, perfect strangers, best is a mix… [Read More]
five minute friday: reflect
The #fmfparty begins about 8:15 eastern time as friends start arriving; some with supper in their hands, some with a cuppa, and some just bring bacon (crazy FMF joke)! I live in the eastern time zone so I bring tiredness and last night was no exception – after a whirlwind road trip to South Florida… [Read More]
five minute friday: fear
Y’all know the first thing I do on Friday morning, yes, even before coffee, is go to my hubs’ computer in the laundry room and punch in www.katemotaung.dot.com! I don’t read a thing except for that one word prompt! After that, I go back to the kitchen, get my coffee, go to my chair… [Read More]
dare to be a daniel
I’ve been reading the Old Testament book of Daniel. I am reading it s.l.o.w.l.y. because it is like a treasure chest! You open it and all the good stuff keeps pouring out! And, as it is pouring out, I want to be sure that every gem pours IN, to my spirit. The book opens with… [Read More]
my favorite 2014 posts and ponderings
Every new year begins the same. New plans. New word. Resolutions. Diets. Commitments. Challenges. Hope. Change. Then, around mid-March you realize that ‘this’ year is looking more like last year than you had really wanted it to. So you have a little come to Jesus meeting with yourself and try to readjust! Do you do… [Read More]
thankful for truth
It’s a blog-o-sphere pandemic! Everyone’s got it! It’s a contagion! Spreading like wildfire! What is it? It’s the grateful bug! Tis the season for thanks-giving and, what a wonderful season that is. We must learn to live with an attitude of gratitude. Ann Voskamp taught us well when she wrote One Thousand Gifts. She encouraged… [Read More]