November 3, 2022
I believe we all can agree that we’ve shared a collective trauma over the past few years. That’s why I want to let you know I’ve got a new YouVersion devotional plan! Everyone’s story may look a little different, but a lot of us are finding it hard to find [β¦]
May 19, 2022
Have you ever found yourself repeating the same action over and over again only to find yourself continuously disappointed by the outcome? I mean, let’s be honest, we all do it albeit unconsciously. I recently found myself in this unproductive cycle until it hit me…Shellie, get to the why!!! Why [β¦]
December 16, 2021
On this 3rd Advent post, I’m talking about the Joyβ¦joy that He came, joy that He offers to all who love Him and joy that Heβs coming again to call up all who believe in His name. We’re all known for something…maybe it’s your hair or sense of humor. Me?? [β¦]
December 9, 2021
I’m huge on planning and organization. Yep, all eyes are on me when it’s time to plan a family vacation or trip. No one stresses because they all know that I’ll have everything figured out when the time comes. So, I guess it shouldn’t surprise me that peace and preparation [β¦]
November 24, 2021
I can’t let the holiday slip by without seizing the opportunity to say how thankful and blessed I am this Thanksgiving, 2021! And you know what? My gratitude has absolutely nothing to do with my circumstances. I sit here typing out this post in my Manila apartment…I’m literally a world [β¦]
August 19, 2021
If you’ve read my blog for any time, then you know I’m big on perspective, because I believe it’s the secret sauce for living a victorious, overcoming life. I’m convinced that our lives are determined not by what challenges life brings our way, but by how we choose to think [β¦]
June 10, 2021
Iβm a Florida girl whoβs spent almost her whole adult life in the tropics. What can I say? I love summer and long days and heat and beaches! So, it just seems right to share some of my favorite summer stuff! But first, I thought Iβd kick off with Olafβs [β¦]
May 27, 2021
A few weeks have passed since Iβve focused attention toward this little space of my world. My time has been occupied with my mama space, which truthfully, whether for good or for bad, seems to eclipse most others. Iβve been away setting my daughter up in a new state for [β¦]
April 15, 2021
I’ve just returned from a grand adventure! My daughter and I launched out on a three-day road trip from Florida to Missouri to move her to a new city. Iβd never driven further than the northern borders of my own state prior to this trip, but my girl had a [β¦]
March 25, 2021
Today, on this sunny Florida afternoon, Iβm reflecting on the past twelve months of craziness and one steady God. That’s the only way I can adequately describe how the last year has felt on so many levels. On this very day twelve months ago, I sat in my Manila apartment [β¦]
February 18, 2021
Sadly, our attention is often riveted to the saddest and most sensational news of the day. If we’re not careful, we can convince ourselves that there’s really little good in our world at all. Even sadder, is the realization of how easily a gloomy perspective can color our world. That’s [β¦]
February 11, 2021
I’m an idea girl, so I typically keep a list of future projects running on my phone at all times. But recently, I’ve felt like I never find enough time to take anything from the list to reality. I finally sat down to take a serious look at how I [β¦]