Lisa Rippy

Another Lovely Day

By lisa rippy / September 20, 2020

When I wake up now, I realize that my Saturday and Sunday mornings of sitting out in my swing, surrounded by all our green flourishing trees and plants, is soon to be on a “seasonal hold.” Once it’s too cold to sit outside and watch the sunrise, I’ll be inside…

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A Nursing Mother Cared Enough To …

By lisa rippy / October 23, 2019

It’s been one of those nights. I’m sitting here on our family room sofa and it’s ridiculously early in the morning, but it’s because I have a good bit on my mind. It’s just me and the dogs. And this super quieted home. There’s something about being up when no…

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Spring Brings New Life to a Madison Family’s Home

By lisa rippy / March 11, 2019

It was spring of 2016 when I drove up a long driveway that was shadowed by beautiful oak trees.  I had a feeling things were fixing to get real interesting. And they did! As I parked my car, I couldn’t help but notice the quiet. The beauty of the surroundings…

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"I Still Do" Actually Started with a Teeny Tiny Box and a Prayer

By lisa rippy / March 26, 2018

I’m going to share something with you in this blog that I’ve only been able to share with a small group of friends and with the deacons of our church, by the invitation from my friend and pastor, Ronnie Falvey. __________________ Last November 2017, right after we launched in October…

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Absolutely, the New is Here!

By lisa rippy / January 1, 2018

The house is so quiet. Just like it is every January 1. No TV. Nothing but the hum of the refrigerator. Phone is off. Feet are up. And I’m taking a break from some reading to share a little with you that (I pray) just might be some encouragement for…

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Decorating With My Neighbor

By lisa rippy / November 28, 2017

When 8:30am came yesterday, I had no idea until I walked into my neighbor’s home what an absolutely stunning and very welcoming home she had. I drive by her home every single day and Rip has provided some home care services for them, but it was when she swung open…

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Is Little Enough?

By lisa rippy / November 13, 2017

Good Monday morning! So, while I was warming my 2nd cup of coffee, I looked over at my Bible study that was all wide open and is just a world of wonder and intimacy for me, and I had this thought — “THAT is what makes a house a home.…

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Memorable Mistletoe Moments and Holiday Table Decor

By lisa rippy / November 7, 2017

This is what I’ve learned about walking with the Lord – with each day, there is never a coincidence. Everything is planned by His knowledge, purposed by His decisions, and has such kingdom value that even a smile can be used by God to make a memorable moment. That seems…

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Bible Study with Friends – FBC Madison 6-22-2017

By lisa rippy / June 25, 2017

Hi friends! This past Thursday night, a group of friends and I met at our church for a time of some delicious pot-luck dishes and deserts and just some “well-needed” woman time in the Word of God! My goodness gracious!, was it ever a time of pure dee’ blessing for…

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BBQ, Potatoes, Beans and a Homemade Happy – Recipe

By lisa rippy / May 24, 2017

This is one of our favorite meals, and it’s so super easy to prepare! Take bone-in chicken thighs and wash them well under cold water. Then place them in a casserole dish, skin side up. (If you remove the skin, just be sure to keep the same side up, bone…

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