Today, September 22nd 2021 is the first official day of glorious autumn! The onset of the autumn season brings so many happy feelings for me. The crisp, golden months of fall encompass much more than just the changing of the beautiful colors on the trees, cooler sweater-weather, pumpkin spice flavored everything and cozy nights byContinue reading “Welcome Autumn: The Season of Gratefulness and Thankfulness”
Author Archives: Stephanie Haley
Banana Nut Bread
Every year when the weather begins to cool I crave this recipe. Each time I make it, as the sweet smell of baking bread fills my home, I can hardly wait to taste it. It is by far my favorite banana bread recipe that I have ever made. Moist, flavorful and sweet to all theContinue reading “Banana Nut Bread”
Decorating For Fall
When it comes to home decorating, I fully and freely admit that in no way, shape or form am I an expert on any level. I have never taken a class, read up on the official “how-to’s” or watched tutorials. I usually start each decorating conversation by prefacing my lack of professional knowledge. Yet, withContinue reading “Decorating For Fall”
Propagating Succulents
Succulents are fairly new to my garden. I have been collecting them for a little over a year now. They are generally very easy to maintain and do not require a lot of attention, so it has been fun to sit back and simply enjoy their green glory. After a while however, they do likeContinue reading “Propagating Succulents”
Praise
Praise! That is the word I keep hearing in my spirit. It is the beginning of a new month and when asking the Lord for a fresh focus for August I keep hearing Him say, “Praise!” The road of life has been rough and bumpy for the past few months. Well, honestly it has beenContinue reading “Praise”
Joy in The Waiting
Waiting is hard. Am I right? I don’t know of a whole lot of people who would willingly raise their hand volunteering to wait for much of anything these days. Yet, for so many different reasons (and seasons) our gracious and loving Heavenly Father asks us to do just that. Wait. God’s Word says, “ConsiderContinue reading “Joy in The Waiting”
Date Your Spouse
Who doesn’t like to go out on a date? Dating is fun! And it is purposeful as well. When a new relationship begins, it is usually a given that you want to go out on as many dates as humanly possible. The strong magnetic pull to be together is almost as intense as your needContinue reading “Date Your Spouse”
Summer Sun Tea
When I was a little girl I remember playing in the backyard wading pool, dressed in my 1980’s navy blue swimsuit with a rainbow stripe down one side. As I splashed away in the cool water, having the time of my life, my mom’s delicious sun tea was steeping nearby in the hot summer sun.Continue reading “Summer Sun Tea”
When Life Gets Lonely
“Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or where can I flee from Your presence? If I ascend into heaven, You are there; If I make my bed in the depths, behold, You are there.” Psalms 139: 7-8 Loneliness can be a topic that is difficult to talk about. Yet, we all have experienced itsContinue reading “When Life Gets Lonely”
Cake Box Cookies
Cake Box Cookies! Have you heard of them? These amazing and simple cookies have taken the internet by storm. They are so easy that they are often referred to as “Lazy Cake Cookies” and you can find many varieties online. This particular Chocolate Chip Cake Box Cookie recipe has become one of my absolute favoritesContinue reading “Cake Box Cookies”
For His Glory, By His Grace 