A Practical Walk

Frugal Five

Since I shared that I’m viewing my job right now as making our dollars stretch, I thought it’d be fun to share some of the ways I’m doing that on a weekly basis. Personally I’ve really enjoyed reading this type of post at The Frugal Girl, The Prudent Homemaker and The Non-Consumer Advocate, so why…
March Book Stack

I believe every book we as believers read, must be compared to the truths of Scripture. Any book I recommend does not necessarily mean I agree with 100% of it. All reading we do, should be done with the Bible truths in the forefront of our minds. Surviving Religion 101 – Letters to a Christian Student…
Lessons from My Sprouts

I did not expect to be this delighted! Every morning I go into my kitchen and peak at my little pots of plants to see if any more have popped through the dirt. And when I see a new sprout I get almost giddy with delight! It’s like magic that a little seed can do…
The Book is Wrong

Have you ever been reading your Bible and all of the sudden, you’re like, “Wait, what?? That can’t be right!” The Bible has some things in it that don’t seem to make sense, but I still firmly believe in it. Why? I’m so glad you asked, let me illustrate by telling you about algebra. As…
This is How I Fight

I was talking to someone recently about fighting self-pity. It’s a trap that we tumble into quickly. Even though it’s easy to fall into, it’s tough to climb back out of. So since I was thinking about the ways I fight to get out of pity-party pit, I thouvght I’d type it up while it’s…
This Is My Job

I’ve hinted on the blog that our family is going through some changes. To be more specific, we’re resigning fromt the organization we’ve been with for a decade and moved back to the States from West Africa. I may get a job outside the home at some point, but for now I’m a stay at-home-mom.…
Fighting the Grumbles

I was feeling grumpy this morning. Was it because I got a couple less hours of sleep? Was it that frustrating math problem I had to help with? Why am I grumpy? Truth be told I’m not sure, but I’m teetering on the edge of feeling sorry for myself, so I’ll fight against it with…
Before & After Bedroom

I don’t know about you, but I’m a sucker for before and after pictures! I can get sucked into the internet forever looking at them. Whether it be before and after haircuts, make-overs, weightloss, room upgrades or decluttering sessions…(especially decluttering sessions) I find them inspirational! I prefer my before and afters to look real. You…
FIGS #2

Elisabeth over at Optimistic Musings had the great idea to do a Finding Joy in Gratitude collective (F.I.G.). Here’s a link to mine from last week. I ain’t gonna lie, this was a tough week for various reasons. But there were abundant blessings and much to be grateful for! Sunday – I’m thankful for the beautiful weather we had…
February Book Stack

I believe every book we as believers read, must be compared to the truths of Scripture. Any book I recommend does not necessarily mean I agree with 100% of it. All reading we do, should be done with the Bible truths in the forefront of our minds. Wholehearted Wisdom – A Curated Collection for Adoptive &…