Month: December 2016

Why Do We Get Gifts?

By Libby Williams / December 8, 2016

“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 My first grade grandson Luke and I were taking turns reading pages in a book called “Finding Santa.”  Always looking for teaching moments,…

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A Back Porch Visit with Shay Greenwood

By lisa rippy / December 5, 2016

FINALLY!! I can’t think of a better word to describe how Rip and I are feeling right now! For over 1 month, we have not been able to post any of the videos we’ve been making in IMovie into Youtube. We went to the Genius Bar multiple times, our Mac…

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To See Her Smile

By lisa rippy / December 4, 2016

It wasn’t livable. Dog hair throughout the home, rat remains in every drawer, cabinet, on top of the counters, stains in showers, tubs, toilets, layered up “gunk” on windows, mold and mildew bathrooms, plumbing needing repair, electrical needs and issues throughout the house and attic. In the photo below, the…

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Happy Hopes for High Achievers

By lisa rippy / December 3, 2016

Last night I met a man who told me he needed to work harder at being happier. He said he had been reared in an ultra-serious home. “We didn’t talk about our feelings…we worked. Somehow we had the idea that you could achieve whatever you wanted in life if you…

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Homemaking that Makes Sense Videos … #CHRISTMASTIME

By lisa rippy / December 2, 2016

Hi Friend! The photo for this blog is so special to me because it shows one of my favorite “vintage” books…and the simple Christmas ornament always keeps me reminded of the real meaning of why we decorate and celebrate this time of year – the beautiful Reason of the Season…

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Frozen

By Libby Williams / December 1, 2016

“ I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.”  Ezekiel 36:26 No, I’m not talking about the children’s movie.  It was Thanksgiving Eve and I had to…

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