Giving Thanks, a Christmas Adventure – Day Two
Yesterday we talked about the role of acknowledgement in thanksgiving. Let’s continue to unpack that. By dictionary definition, to acknowledge has a two-fold meaning. To a) recognize the rights, authority or status of and b) to express gratitude or concede obligation. This two-fold definition of acknowledgement, recognition and concession, is all important. The book of Romans teaches that God has left evidence of Himself across creation.
Giving Thanks, a Christmas Adventure – Day One
I realize it's going to sound cheesy to say thanks for subscribing to this study on gratitude, but I can't help myself.. I'm just humbled, and silly excited that you've decided to join me right here at the onset of the biggest season of consumerism on the calendar, to resist a season of grasping in favor of cultivating a grateful heart. So, thank you! And now, let's do this thing
When Pigs Fly, a visit with Deb Coty, and Sacred Breath
Welcome, y’all. Shellie here, in this week’s episode of All Things Southern, I’ll be visiting with Deb Coty, best-selling author of the phenomenally successful Too Blessed to Be Stressed Series. Deb is a popular humorist, speaker, and award-wining author. She’s also a choco-athlete. We'll let her explain that one. (Listen to the audio to find out how to enter a giveaway drawing for a personalized
When chips aren’t, a chat with Rhonda Stoppe, and getting our praise on!
Welcome, y’all. Shellie here, in this week’s episode of All Things Southern, I’ll be visiting with Rhonda Stoppe, also known as the No Regrets Woman. Rhonda and her husband, pastor Steve Stoppe, have released a new book called The Marriage Mentor, “Becoming the Couple You Long to Be”. It’s a valuable resource and Rhonda is a great communicator. You’ll enjoy her! Of course, I’ll also share
Giving Thanks, A Christmas Adventure
Did that title throw you? It sounds like I’ve smushed Thanksgiving smack dab into Christmas, doesn’t it? I’ll explain. For years now, I’ve been on a quest to learn how to live Christmas with Jesus instead of doing Christmas the way the world does. Many of you have been sharing that journey with me through my Advent devotionals. During that time, you’ve also joined me in
Public Infernos, CA Miljavac, and Finding Truth
Welcome, y’all. This is Shellie and I’ll be chatting with Carolanne Miljavic in this week’s episode to discuss her new debut book, Oddly Enough! Carolanne describes herself as a southern raised, Jesus saved, barely sane author, speaker, social media goofball, wife, and mom of 3 daughters. She says, “Grief taught her gratitude, pain gave her purpose, and loss revealed true love.” Join us for a
Slammer Threats, Wendy Pope, and Ministry Matters
Welcome, y’all. This is Shellie and I’ll be chatting with Wendy Pope in this week’s episode. Wendy is a speaker with Proverbs 31 Ministries and a contributor to their P31 online devotional that reaches over one million readers a day. Wendy will be here to talk to us about her new book, Yes, No, and Maybe. The subtitle, y’all—Living with the God of Immeasurably More. Longtime readers
Questionable Clothing, Rachel Marie Martin, and Better Together
Welcome to another episode of All Things Southern. This is Shellie and I’ll be chatting with Rachel Marie Martin in just a bit about her new release The Brave Art of Motherhood. But, wait— don’t get ready to tune us out. Rachel’s story holds incredible takeaways for all of us, regardless of our gender or the season of our lives. We’ll pop into the kitchen
BATTLE, Game On, and my Shrimp and Corn Chowder
Hey y'all! I spoke at the BATTLE conference in West Monroe, LA recently with a host of Jesus loving women.Miss Kay Robertson wasn't able to join us for this pic but she was on the program for the big day, and the crowd just adored her message that was filled with wisdom and humor! I’ll be sharing a recording of the message I brought a little
Shellie’s big fat nostalgic thank you giveaway
*DISCLAIMER: I had a nostalgic day. It slayed me out of no-where, so this post is long, detail heavy, and probably interesting only to me, and maybe Mama. (I love you, Mama.) Consider yourselves warned. That said, I took lunch to the field earlier today and fell into a wrinkle in time. I found myself thinking back to the early days of All Things Southern. I’ve
