Because It’s Cold Outside

These are THE BEST. Delta Red Beans and Rice from Southern Living 1 pound dried red beans 6 cups water 1 1/2 pounds smoked sausage, sliced (I use turkey Polska Keilbasa) 1/2 pound cooked ham, cubed 1 large sweet onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, … [Continue reading]

How Can I Keep From Singing

Life has been a little on the crazy side lately. Good, but crazy. I may have mentioned that a time or nine. To help combat the craziness, I've been listening to a certain song - the first one on Chris Tomlin's new CD - every single morning this … [Continue reading]

The Mama ‘Hood

Alex and I are heading to my hometown tomorrow so that we can go to a baby shower for my cousin Paige, who is expecting her first little bundle of joy in about a month. Those of you who have been reading here for awhile may remember that I got a … [Continue reading]

House Hunters

Several of y'all have emailed me and said, "Hey, I thought y'all had a contract on another house, but your posts make it sound like you're looking for a house, and you're being sort of cryptic, and I find myself perplexed and confused." As well … [Continue reading]

Makes Me Want To Say “Hallelujah”

"I’m part of the fellowship of the unashamed. The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made. I’m a disciple of His and I won’t look back, let up, slow down, back away, or be still. My past is redeemed. My present … [Continue reading]

Look! I’m Branding!

Our house has been on the market for almost two weeks now, and aside from the fact that I'm certain that it's never going to sell, EVER, it's going really well! And I totally get how ridiculous my despair is, seeing as how the housing market has … [Continue reading]