On Good Things and Hard Times and How to Hold onto Joy
Hello friend, I hope this finds you well! I'm always thinking of how you might be feeling and what you might be facing. And when my thoughts and prayers line up in a way that I think can help you, I'm prompted to reach out. Which brings me to today's note
Happiest of New Year greetings to my reader family!
The week between Christmas and New Year’s is one of my favorite stretches of time. It’s like the best pause ever, offering anticipation without expectation, space to plan without the pressure of a to-do list. It’s my custom to spend the week leaning in and listening to Jesus direct me concerning the projects stirring in my heart for the year ahead. I was unable to
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,
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
I Believe in Story and I Want to Tell You Sierra’s
Hey folks, I can’t wait any longer. I’ve got to tell you what’s going on around here. We recently wrapped up a series of conversations on The Story Table about God’s ongoing invitations to come and keep coming. I hope you’ve enjoyed them. So, what’s next? Well, I’m taking a break from our story table conversations over the summer and resuming in the Fall. In
Denise Hildreth Jones visits The Story Table
Who drops the first episode of a new season of podcasts in the evening, rather than first thing in the morning? I know, I know! Me! If you've been in my circle for any length of time my unorthodox ways won't surprise you, and I'm perfectly fine coloring outside the lines, so let's get on with it. Today on The Story Table we're visiting with
Who’s Stalking You?
Hey friends, I wanted to share some thoughts on staring down fear that I hope will encourage you. And I've got more on that news I mentioned in the last letter. Let's chat
In Times Like These
Hello friends! Y'all are never far from my mind these days, and often in my prayers. In the words of an old commercial, it prompts me "to reach out and touch". Whoever is saying, "What next?" needs to stop! Can I get an amen? The turmoil in our country has continued to boil, and the division seems to be growing wider by the day. Last
A Grand Plan for our 30 Days of Thankfulness Drive! Will you join us?
*Just WOW! Y'all are incredible! Please note the update at the bottom of the post, and THANK YOU!* Welcome to our annual 30 Days of Thankfulness Drive. If you've participated in the past you know our goal is to come together as a community to live out our gratitude as we head into the holidays, instead of merely expressing it with memes and quotes. For close to
Marking Us Safe
Hey y’all! It took a few days, but the beloved farmer and I have officially marked ourselves safe from Pops and Keggie Kamp 2020. That’s a joke, people. Kinda. In the interest of transparency, while Kamp was huge fun for all involved, it does require a herculean amount of energy. At least for the two more mature Kampers. The grands? Oh, please. Apart from that one