A Very Merry Christmas Blessing from Our House to Yours!
Christmas Greetings to you and yours! I hope this finds you well, and I pray it finds you worshipping. It's my ongoing experience that unless we are intentional about guarding our faith throughout the Advent season, the activity surrounding it can steal the present tense joy of the greatest gift of all-- Immanuel, God with Us! Let's be careful not to let it happen. Our grown
A Happy Thanksgiving with Mama’s Chicken and Dressing (and some Publishing News!)
Happy Thanksgiving, friend! Before I type another single word of my own, let's allow the Word of God to speak. "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, and in every thing give thanks! For this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." I Thess. 5: 16-18. Amen? Amen! May we all remember that there is always, but always, something to be thankful for! That said,
Shellie’s Scratch Banana Pudding
“Shellie’s Scratch Banana Pudding” 1 and 3/4 cup sugar 5 tablespoons self-rising flour 3 cups milk 4 eggs yolks, well beaten 6-8 bananas, chopped 1 stick butter (no margarine, puuleeasse) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Combine sugar, flour, eggs, and milk in a microwave safe bowl. (I did this on the stove top for yearsssss, but it’s not necessary!) Cook three to four minutes at a time, stirring in between, until you get the
Tachos from Shellie’s Kitchen and Good News from the Launch
Hello, my friend! I'm officially off the road until 2022. Whoo hoo! I love what I'm called to do and I'll give it my best until Jesus calls me home, or He comes to get us-- whichever comes first. That said, it feels good to be HOME! (I'm now scheduling for Spring and Fall 2022, message me if you want to start a conversation about
Laughter, Road Trips, and a Podcast Tutorial for our Times
Happy November to you! I'm smiling as I type those words because the season of gratitude is upon us and I couldn't be happier about it. I'm counting my blessings and naming them one by one. High on my list is the good medicine recommended to us in Proverbs 17:22 -- LAUGHTER! As you've probably heard me say once or ten hundred times if you've
How to Change the World
Hey friend, The speaking season continues to roll. I'm fresh off of a trip to Hatch, New Mexico and I may have left a piece of my heart with those fine people. It was a travel experience for the books, including a 2.5 hour tarmac wait, last minute gate changes and terminal runs, cancellations, and -- wait for it-- one flight where the pilot said,
I am my people! And some inspiration to boot!
Surprise! It's me! I know. Back in May I told you I was taking a hiatus and I'd be back in September. Missed that by about five weeks, didn't I? All I can tell you is that September was a total blur around here. The beloved farmer has been trying to harvest (amidst ongoing weather challenges) and I've been on the road every weekend of
Let me help you find your footing in this shaky world!
Ken Ken the Baby Friend’s expression has a lot to do with Honey, the all-important stuffy she’s clutching by the throat. The stuffy who was temporarily lost before he was found and led everyone to breathe a collective sigh of relief. Honey won’t always be able to provide the security Kennedy will need. We know this. You do too. We all know she’ll face days that
The Final Not So Final Chapter of Sierra’s Story
We're here! The final episode of Sierra's Story! Unless it isn't
Chapter 15 of Sierra’s Story and a Video Lesson with Shellie
Happy Thursday afternoon to you! Here in northeast Louisiana we're enjoying an uncharacteristic break in the stifling temps and humidity. It's much appreciated, too! Although it occurs to me that this revelation will not help to explain my appearance in the accompanying video. Oh, well, I had something on my heart I wanted to say to y'all face to face, or at least as close