Recently I found myself with unexpected guests and needed a quick dessert. As I opened the pantry door, a bright idea came to mind – “let’s have a group participation dessert”. I gathered the ingredients for this week’s recipe and quickly prepared it. Everyone was then invited to the kitchen and when I shared the… Read More
Monday Manna: The Vegged-Out Version of Me
My life has been a blur (a glorious blur, but a blur nonetheless) for the past week and a half. I’ve been taking care of my grandkids and, honey, I’ve been cooking, playing, bathing, reading books, putting kids to bed, styling 4-year-old girl hair (tough stuff for Boy Mamas like me), fixing snacks, cleaning up… Read More
Front Porch Friday (Minus the Porch Swing)
No porch swing today. My grandkids are still here, soooo….we’re doing tire swings instead. Whoo-hoo! But next week on Front Porch Friday, I’ll be answering a great “Ask Laurie” question: How do you balance God, family, work, church, kids, etc? And after having spent the past 10 days with my grandkids, I think I’ll be… Read More
Monday Manna: 7 Deadly Sins of Women
In a women’s Sunday school class many years ago, in a lesson taught by a godly woman of the Word, I enjoyed (except that I was also convicted which is never exactly enjoyable) a lesson entitled The 7 Deadly Sins of Women. Since then, with the permission of that Bible teacher (thank you, Pat Habashy),… Read More
Front Porch Friday: The Grandbaby Edition
Amazing how 7 lbs. 4 oz. can change everything — even Front Porch Friday. So, no video today, glo girls. Instead, I’m overjoyed to introduce you to God’s most recent blessing to our family: Caroline Alice Cole. Defying her due date by arriving two weeks early (and in direct answer to her mother’s prayers, I’m… Read More
This ‘n That
I am so thankful God gave us friends! Friends are such an important part of our lives, but being an only child, many of my friends have become like a sibling to me. They offer me unconditional acceptance, love, encouragement, fun times and help. Two of my friends recently sent me some wonderful tips and I am going to share… Read More
Front Porch Friday: Top 5 Tips For Young Marrieds
Two of you asked the very same question in our Ask Laurie: Q&A and Giveaway: What’s your best advice to young couples and those just starting out? While I certainly can’t outdo God’s Top 4 for husbands and wives (see below), today I’ll share my Top 5 (+ 1) Tips for Young (and not-so-young) Marrieds. See… Read More
Family Recipes – Installment #2
Okay girls – as promised, here is the next wonderful recipe I want to share with you from our recent family reunion. Everyone (from the youngest to the oldest) raved about this dish. It can be thrown together and ready in a flash. The recipe is for a single recipe but I highly advise you… Read More
Monday Manna: 5 Things To Do When You’re Feeling Funky
Thanks so much for praying for me last Monday as I prepared to speak at Ladies Night Out at my home church. God gave us a glorious evening, and I got to share a message He’s been teaching me lately: 5 Things To Do When You’re Feeling Funky. To be honest, I’ve been fighting the… Read More
Front Porch Friday: Judge Not???
Are Christians allowed to make judgments or (heaven forbid) be judgmental? After all, didn’t Jesus say in Matthew 7:1, “Judge not lest ye be judged” (a frequent quote used by the politically correct to keep Christians quiet)? So, what exactly does Matthew 7:1 mean? Join me on the porch for a very interesting and possibly… Read More
Light and delicious – a good thing!
My family and I just returned from my husband’s family reunion. One of the best things about this annual event is the many recipes that you glean from the fabulous smorgasboard of goodies. Besides seeing everyone and catching up on the past year’s events, this takes top priority on my list! For the next couple of blogs,… Read More
Monday Manna: How to be a DO (not a Don’t)
Ever had a meltdown? Sure you have. Ever have one in public? Em-barrassing. But hopefully, it wasn’t caught on camera, uploaded to YouTube, and watched by millions like Martha’s was. Martha’s meltdown went viral — but not on the internet or YouTube. No, hers was recorded for all time in the Bible. The Word of… Read More