This CLOSE to a miracle!
Hear ye, hear ye! My son and daughter-in-law presented us with grandchild number five this week. Meet Weston Phillip Tomlinson, 8 pounds 8 ounces, born 12:22 PM, 11/13/13. As you might imagine, Weston has already staked his claim in my heart. My cup runneth over in a big way
Join ATS LIVE Monday, 21st, for some Duck Dynasty Fun!
Big time Duck Dynasty fun coming to ATS LIVE tomorrow! Kay Robertson will in studio to talk about her new cookbook Miss Kay's Duck Commander Kitchen along with her co-author and co-grandparent, Chrys Howard. Kay is the revered matriarch of the Robertson family and star of A&E®’s Duck Dynasty®. Kay believes her cooking talents are a gift she must share, so she often ends up feeding all of
Leaving on a Jet Plane…
Hey y'all! I write to you with mixed emotions from a hotel room in Loveland, CO. I’ve been here all week as the guest of Resurrection Fellowship, where I’ve been teaching my book Heart Wide Open for the last three evenings. Rez (as they are more informally known), has been recording these sessions to produce a DVD of the event. Let it be known that I am officially in
Have Mercy, Won’t You Stay?
By the time I finished praying, it was later than usual. I hated the idea of missing my morning kayak ride on Lake Providence, but it seemed like the smart thing to do. As much as I love starting the day on the water, the sun was climbing higher in the sky and my mind was already making a list of everything that needed to
Bring it on, FIFTY! This belle ain’t skeered!
The other day my author friend prefaced what she was about to say to me by telling me it would make me laugh. Duly warned, I was prepared for a chuckle but her next comment gave me the kind of belly laugh that I dearly love. Author Friend said I was "the sanest person she knew." If you are a friend, family member, or long-time reader you will need
I See the Moon
The most beautiful moon led me home last night. I knew my cell phone camera wouldn't do it justice, but I had to try. I knew I'd want to share the moment with y'all. The moon was perfectly round and startling it it's brilliance-- and, bear with me here, but I felt it's company. Am I not getting weirder all the time? Wait. Don't answer that. I'm not saying the
Shoutout to the best readers/radio listeners out there!
I tell people all the time that I have the best readers and radio listeners out there, anywhere. I'm Elvis and his blue suede shoes serious! The All Things Southern community rocks. For illustration I give you a glimpse into my email box last night. I got in from a weekend retreat and was cleaning out the inbox when order #2291 came through for three of
Morning Love Blast from All Things Southern
Ran across one of my absolute favorite Oswald Chambers quotes this morning and just had to stop and share again in picture form. Be blessed and be a blessing. I'll see y'all on the air this afternoon. ATS LIVE details can be found here. Hugs, Shellie
Bless Their Hearts
Hey y'all, I'm super excited! Should have the new All Things Southern "Bless Their Hearts" t-shirts available by the end of January! Hope to have them at the book table when I speak at the Texas Cowgirl Convention! I'm planning to offer them in dark chocolate, hot pink, lime green, and this gorgeous blue! Oh, I'm also bringing back the "If You're Southern and You Know It, Say Amen" design,
Grace Came to Stay
Hey friends and family and readers who feel like friends and family. I hope all of you had a lovely Christmas filled to the brim with peace, love, and joy. The man and I are Louisiana bound today after a Houston visit with the Baby Beau Czars and their parents. I'm riding shotgun, totally wrapped up in the new Logos 5 upgrade to my beloved