a quiet corner

My friend, Roxann, told me that she plans to prioritize bible reading and prayer with God as her first thing each morning during Lent in an effort to build a lasting habit. I think that’s such a good idea. To wake up a little earlier and offer those first moments to God.

I’ve been working on that. And I actually created a space in my house designated for that purpose. A place to read and pray and journal before the morning starts …

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Basic Baked Eggs

If you’ve never tasted baked eggs, you simply must. They are creamy and delicious every time.

Though there are loads of recipes with adaptations (add herbs, vegetables, cheese, etc.), they are scrumptious plain.  Delicate, yet filling. [Read more...]

99 days til graduation

Today marks 99 days … til graduation. That’s what my daughter, Sara, tells me. Just 99 more days before she walks across the stage and finishes high school.

Sara. My hippie child. Guitar playing, sun-loving wonder. Sings with such honesty. Leads worship with a vulnerable heart. [Read more...]

How to Have a Great Marriage: 5 Things

Will and I spoke at our church last weekend. As usual, things got rowdy. :)

Good news is, we managed to plow through five important biblical truths to apply if you want a great marriage. So how about …

30 minutes of your time + 5 truths from God’s perspective = tools for a great marriage.

Ephesians 5:21-32

simple Valentine

Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same.  ~ Emily Bronte

{ … biscuit recipe}

Valentine Sweets: Honey Bear & Cupcakes Galore.

Leave it to Ronne to come up with something enticing, delicious, and creative in time for Valentine’s Day. It’s a grown up milkshake called: The Honey Bear. If this doesn’t tickle your sweet tooth, no tears. She’s got a gorgeous gallery of cupcake recipes that follow.

This drink that is so simple and so perfect, you just have to share with your sweetheart. The secret ingredient is Tennessee Honey. But before you run to the store to look for cute plastic bears near the peanut butter and jelly, let me explain: It’s Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey.

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feed my lambs

Feed my lambs. That’s what Jesus told Peter.

I love that passage so much that last month, I had Kelly Ann paint it for me on this fabulous gray weathered wood so that I could remember what God wants of me.

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Love Austin: Arthouse

 Our Austiny Kate. Where has she been? Busy. Photo shoots, mission trips, nesting in a new office on the east side. You name it. But she’s back with a little arty insight.

While I was waiting for a photo shoot downtown, I stared at this building wishing I could just open the glass doors and follow the lines leading me in …

I love how Austin loves art and artists. I love these spaces. And I’d love to check out this exhibition.

{AMOA-Arthouse originates and presents year-round a schedule of contemporary art exhibitions featuring emerging and mid-career artists from across the globe.}

written and captured by kate

Birth of a Blog Post

In case you’ve ever wondered …

Wake up. Read. Think. Ask.

Drink coffee. Go to computer. Log in. Click ‘add new.’  Type words. Delete words.  [Read more...]

Romance in Life

Get in the habit of saying, “Speak, Lord,” and life will become a romance. ~ Oswald Chambers