Christmas Past

Hello Friends,

I miss my grandparents always, but there is always an especially deep longing during the holiday season. I'm so thankful, that because of grace, I will one day see them again.

Here's the link to a recent post at Guideposts:


http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/christmas-past


Oh, the goodness of God's love for us!

Wishing you  blessing this holiday season - may the peace of promise be yours!



Lovingly,
Shawnelle

Wide-Eyed Wonder

Hello Friends,

Last week, I found a photo of toddler Gabriel peering into the bassinet of newborn Isaiah. Something in his expression made me stop and think about Christmas - about a desire to truly look in a season of rush.

Here's the link at Guideposts:

http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/wide-eyed-wonder

Thank you for being here with me. This time that we share is a sweet blessing and  I'm sending warm wishes for a blessing-rich rest of the holiday season.

Lovingly,
Shawnelle

Fragile Things

Hello Friends,

Have you ever experienced a moment when priorities slip gently into the right places? This happened to me last week when a broken Christmas snow globe brought revelation of more important things.

You can read about it here:



http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/fragile-things?int_source=front_page&int_medium=LN&int_campaign=FamilyGrace


As always, thank you for being here.

I'm praying for you to have love and joy, peace and grace in these final days before Christmas.

In Him,
Shawnelle

Umerited Favor

Hello Friends,

Recently, while celebrating a son's accomplishment, I began to think about grace. What a sweet blessing it is that God's grace has nothing to do with my performance - and everything to do with His love.

You can read about it here:


http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/unmerited-favor?int_source=front_page&int_medium=HPMarquee&int_campaign=UnmeritedFavor


I'm very grateful for this time that we share together, and I'm praying that you'll have a wonderful week. May your days be rich with God's kindness and never-ending love.

Shawnelle

Wrestling Christmas

Hello Friends,

Do you ever find Christmas preparations or activities to be a bit wild? Our tree trimming evening is always a crazy experience. But this year, I learned that maybe the madness isn't something to be wrestled with. Maybe I don't need to try so hard to tame things down.

You can read about it here:


http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/wrestling-christmas?int_source=front_page&int_medium=LN&int_campaign=FamilyGrace

Wishing you a precious week-before-Christmas. May it be wonderfully wild.

Lovingly,
Shawnelle

The Christmas Cradle

Hello Friends,

A couple of years ago, my dad blessed me with a Christmas gift that still (and always will) makes my heart warm.

It was an unlikely gift for a mother of five sons. It was straight from my father's heart.

As I remember that Christmas, I think about God's far-reaching love...

You can read about it here:

http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/the-christmas-cradle

Thank you for sharing this time with me. It's a gift.

 I'm sending best wishes for a warm and wonderful weekend ~

                               May His grace sustain you and bring you joy.

Lovingly,
Shawnelle

The Blessing of the Box

Hello Friends,

Have you ever wanted to help your children to be more others-focused during the Christmas season? In today's post, I share a family tradition that helps us do just that.

Precious - how when we learn to give, we truly learn to receive.

Here's the link at Guideposts:


http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/the-blessing-of-the-box


I'm so very thankful for this time that we share together.

Sending a hug and warm wishes for a blessing-filled Monday.

Lovingly,
Shawnelle

Unexpected Joy

Hello Friends,

Winter has arrived. Snow. Cold. Shorter days. I didn't find it to be very appealing - until my boys helped me to experience unexpected joy.

You can read about it here:


http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/unexpected-joy

It's my prayer for you today...that God would allow you to find blessing and joy in the most surprising places. Oh, the goodness of His grace.

Lovingly,

Shawnelle

A Father'sTouch

Hello Friends,

Recently, while looking through old photos, I found this picture.

 

 

 

I remember the day well. Grant was small. We were at our favorite lake. But what I love best about this picture is the tenderness in Lonny's hands.

 

Do you ever long to be held by your Father?

 

I ponder this in today's post at Guideposts. You can read about it here:

 







 

 

http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/a-fathers-touch

 

 

Thank you so very much for spending this time with me. I'm sending a warm hug and am hoping that you'll find sweet, tender moments in the Father's hands.

 

Lovingly,

Shawnelle

The Thankful Tree

Hello Friends,

Each year my family creates what we call the Thankful Tree. We cut a winter-bare branch from the tree in our side year, and we fill it with construction paper leaves that hold expressions of the many things that we are thankful for.

This year, while at the table with my family, I realized something different about gratitude. You can read about it here:


http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/the-thankful-tree?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=gp&utm_campaign=fg11.27.14

Please know that I am grateful for you. The time that we share here is a blessing  - one that brings deep joy to my heart.

Lovingly,
Shawnelle

Thankful for Busyness?

Good Morning Friends,

It's Thanksgiving week - a time to look around us, to experience gratitude, to give thanks. But recently a friend's gratitude took me by surprise.

Is it possible to be thankful for busyness?

I wasn't sure. But you can read about our conversation here:


http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/thankful-forbusyness?int_source=front_page&int_medium=LN&int_campaign=FamilyGrace

I'm wishing you a wonderful week. And it you're running like wild like I will be, well maybe there's something precious in that, too...

Lovingly,
Shawnelle

Standing Strong

Hello Friends,

Oh, it's cold.

We're finding comfort in our schoolroom. We have an old, soft sofa and a warm fire. I hope that you are warm and comfortable, too...

In today's post, I share about how an old chimney stack spoke to my heart about love and loss and strength and trust in the Lord. Here's the link at GUIDEPOSTS:


http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/standing-strong

Thanks for being here with me. I'm sending a hug.

Lovingly,
Shawnelle

Keepin' The Spark

Hello Friends,

I hope that this finds you warm and well.

Do you ever wonder about what makes a relationship strong? This week, at Family Grace at Guideposts, I had to opportunity to share a little something that Lonny and I have learned about marriage.

It brought some thoughts about my relationship with God, too.

Here's the link:


http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/keeping-the-spark

Thank you for sharing this time with me. I'm so very grateful.

Lovingly,

Shawnelle

Our Imperfect, Percect Mess

Hello Friends,

Have you ever had to ask your children to forgive you?

In today's post at Family Grace at Guideposts, I share a about a little something I learned about love and grace. You can read about it here:


http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/our-imperfect-perfect-mess

Sweet grace.

Where would we be without it?

Sending you love and warm wishes,
Shawnelle

Spiritual Muscles

Hello Friends,

At our house someone is always giving a strength show. It's a delight to see my boys' bodies grow stronger. But sweeter still is the blessing of watching them grow spiritually. You can read about it at Guideposts. Here's the link:



http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/spiritual-muscles

Thank you for spending time with me here. I'm praying you'll have a blessing-rich rest of the week.

Lovingly,
Shawnelle

A Moment of Grace

Hello Friends,

Full schedules. Commitment. Responsibilities. Stress. Have you felt the pressure?

It seems to just be the way we run...

In today's post, I share about how the Lord grabbed my attention - how He broke through the fast pace with a sweet moment grace.

What a beautiful thing.

Here is the link:


http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/a-moment-of-grace

Thank you for sharing this time and space with me.

I'm grateful.

Lovingly,

Shawnelle

Grace Times Two

Hello Friends,

Have you ever witnessed something, even something as simple as the sweet antics of a puppy, and been reminded of God's grace?

Today I've had the blessing of sharing a guest post at Pawprints on my Heart, at Guideposts, and in the post I tell of this very thing. Here is the link:


http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/pawprints-on-my-heart/hide-and-seek-with-god?int_source=front_page&int_medium=LN&int_campaign=PawprintsonMyHeart

And for today's second grace,  a dear friend of mine, Peggy Frezon, shares at Family Grace about becoming a grandmother. The sweet babe's name? Grace. Here's the link:

http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/goodnight-little-grace?int_source=front_page&int_medium=LN&int_campaign=FamilyGrace

Thank you for following along. You are a blessing, and I'm praying you'll have a day filled with grace.

Lovingly,

Shawnelle

The Comfort of Being Held

Hello Friends,

Have you ever felt out of your comfort zone? Afraid? Of course. We all have. Fear is as common to us as the need to breathe air.

But it's precious to think about how the Lord holds us. Wraps us in His arms. Cups us in His victorious hand.

In the center of sweet grace.

I can't imagine a better place to be.

Here is today's post:


http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/the-comfort-of-being-held

Wishing you a wonderful weekend filled with His presence.

Lovingly,

Shawnelle

A Simple Act of Kindness

Hello Friends,

Here we are - the last week in October. The weather today is beautiful. Warm. Sunny. The sky is clear blue and the trees are red and gold.

I hope that it is beautiful where you are, too.

Today, as we appreciate God's goodness in the autumn glory, I remember another beautiful thing - a kindness extended to me by a son - and I'm grateful for that, too. I shared about it in today's post at Guideposts. Here is the link:



http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/a-sons-act-of-kindness

We may never know how deeply a simple act of kindness can touch another's heart.

Thank you for spending some time with me here.

You are a gift, too...

Lovingly,

Shawnelle

A Matter of Trust

Hello Friends,

Another week.

I'm feeling that time just passes too fast.

I can see it on my children - everyone is growing. Growing is good, I know, but sometimes it's altogether too quick for this mother's heart. You can read about it here:


http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/a-matter-of-trust

My prayer is that you would feel His love today - or see it all around you. The beauty of autumn is a precious thing.

Lovingly,

Shawnelle

A New Way to Pray

Hello Friends,

Today I'd like to share about how a quiet time with the Lord lead to a new way to pray. I love how personal the Lord is with His children.

You can read about it here:



http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/a-new-prayer-for-tough-times

Thank you for sharing this time with me. It's my prayer that your weekend will be rich with His love and grace.

Lovingly,

Shawnelle

Sharing With Passion

Hello Friends,

What are you passionate about?

In today's post, a gentleman's passion for hot air ballooning ignites my own heart.

Here's the link to my post at GUIDEPOSTS:

http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/sharing-with-passion?int_source=front_page&int_medium=LN&int_campaign=FamilyGrace


We're cuddled close tonight - experiencing one of autumn's first cold, rainy days. It's my prayer that you are warm and well, too...

Have a beautiful week.

Lovingly,

Shawnelle

The Perfect Gift of Grace

Hello Dear Friends,

Over the summer, I had the blessing of visiting a dear friend I hadn't seen for years. She gave me a wooden plaque that holds precious words. The wooden sign hangs in my kitchen, and each day it reminds me of grace.

I've written about it in today's post. Here's the link:



http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/the-perfect-gift-of-grace?int_source=front_page&int_medium=LN&int_campaign=FamilyGrace

Thank you for sharing this time and space with me.

You are a blessing.

Lovingly,
Shawnelle

The Blessing of Good Company and Boyhood: Bruises and Beyond

Hello Friends,

I think that with soccer and swimming and school all things in my life gone wild, I forgot to share a couple of posts!

Have you ever experienced a life richer, more sweet, due to the blessing of good company? So true of our spiritual lives, too. Here's the link at GUIDEPOSTS:

http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/the-blessing-of-good-company

In the next post, I share about boyhood and bruises. I'm so thankful that the Lord holds and heals my children.  Here's the link:

http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/boyhood-bumps-bruises-and-beyond

Thank you for being here with me. You are a gift - one that I do not take for granted.

May your day be blessed!

Lovingly,
Shawnelle

God's Above-Mine Ways

Hello Friends,

Have you ever prayed about something, long and hard, and found when the answer came it was sweeter than you could've imagined?

In today's post, I share about a long-time prayer for a friend - and God's kind, generous provision. Here's the link:




http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/god%E2%80%99s-above-mine-ways

May you have a good start to the week. May it be rich in love and grace.

Lovingly,
Shawnelle

Encouragement for Those In Tough Times

Hello Friends,

In today's post, a lost-and-found camera helps me to consider a few things about hardship and God's personal, attentive care.

Thank you for reading and for sharing this time with me.



http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/encouragement-for-those-in-tough-times?int_source=front_page&int_medium=LN&int_campaign=FamilyGrace

In His Grace,
Shawnelle

Marriage - Finding a Moment to Pause

Hello Friends,

Have you taken a moment for your marriage today?

The question is a challenge to me. So often Lonny and I are running wild and we find that our marriage can easily slip behind the one hundred things on our to-do lists.

We're grateful for God's grace - sweet moments to pause.


Here's today's post:


http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/marriage-finding-a-pause?int_source=front_page&int_medium=LN&int_campaign=FamilyGrace

May you have a blessed beginning to the week.

Lovingly,
Shawnelle

Just As I Am

Hello Friends,

It's Thursday already. I can't get over how the days pass by.

One of the most beautiful things about God's love for us, I believe, is that He doesn't wait for us to be cleaned up to come to Him. He welcomes us, wants us, in our fallen state of mess.

What a precious truth!

The one that saved me.

Here's the link to today's post at Guideposts:



http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/mornings-with-the-lord?int_source=front_page&int_medium=LN&int_campaign=FamilyGrace

Wishing you a warm and wonderful weekend. May you have time to breathe deep and experience the grace of His love.

Shawnelle

Finding Peace and Rest

Hello Friends,

Happy Monday!

Do you ever find yourself in need of peace and rest? In today's post, I share about how my son's need for his well-loved blanket reminds me of a need of my own.

Here's the link to the post:



http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/finding-peace-and-rest?int_source=front_page&int_medium=LN&int_campaign=FamilyGrace

Thanks for sharing this time with me.

Have a wonderful start to the week. May you experience God's love in sweet and personal ways!

Lovingly,
Shawnelle

God's Far-Reaching Love

Good Morning Friends,

I've been finding peace in thinking of God's love for us - His desire to save us. To hold us close. To pursue us with His gift of grace. What a beautiful, precious truth.

I've written about it in today's post:


http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/gods-far-reaching-love?int_source=front_page&int_medium=LN&int_campaign=FamilyGrace

May you experience the sweetness of His love in a personal way today!

Lovingly,
Shawnelle

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WRITING NEWS:  It's my joy to share that I have a story in the new release Chicken Soup for the Soul: Reboot Your Life. It's the grace story of how God allowed me to write beyond a Christmas letter. The book will be available on September 16.

Simply Sharing God's Love

Good Morning!

I hope that your week if off to a sweet start.

In today's post, an easy summer day reminds me of the way I want to share God's love with others. Here's the link:


http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/simply-sharing-gods-love?int_source=front_page&int_medium=LN&int_campaign=FamilyGrace

Thank you for reading and following along. You are a blessing!

Lovingly,
Shawnelle

Parenting in the Middle of a Mess

Hey Friends,

Do you ever have one of those days?

Yep? I recently had one, too. It involved a bunch of boys, a mountain of towels, and...well, here's the link:


http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/parenting-in-the-middle-of-a-mess?int_source=front_page&int_medium=LN&int_campaign=FamilyGrace

Wishing you a wonderful day today.

Lovingly,
Shawnelle

Avoiding Anger and Extending Grace

Happy Labor Day Friends!

I cannot believe that we're at the last weekend of summer. It's my favorite season - bittersweet to say goodbye.

I hope that this finds you with the sun on your shoulders.

Today I'd like to share about how the Lord is teaching me to avoid anger, ignore an offense, and extend grace instead. It's not easy. But it's okay to be a work in progress. I'm thankful for God's grace.

Here's the link:


http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/avoiding-anger-and-extending-grace?int_source=front_page&int_medium=LN&int_campaign=FamilyGrace

Enjoy your day. Sending a hug - I'm thankful for you.

Lovingly,
Shawnelle

The Sweetness of Goodbye

Hello Dear Friends,

Many of us have "launched" a child this fall. Our oldest son, Logan, returned to college this week. It's all good, but we miss him so!

Here's the link to my most recent post at Guideposts:

http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/the-sweetness-of-goodbye?int_source=front_page&int_medium=LN&int_campaign=FamilyGrace


It's my prayer that you will be blessed today. Thank you for your friendship. It is a gift.

Lovingly,
Shawnelle

Slowing Down Enough to See

Good Morning,

Fall schedules are upon us! Do you ever feel that you may be living a little too fast? If so, I hope that you'll enjoy today's post.


http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/slowing-down-enough-to-see?int_source=front_page&int_medium=LN&int_campaign=FamilyGrace

Have a sweet Monday. I'm so thankful for your friendship.

Shawnelle

Putting Trust in the Empty Places

Hello Friends,

The end of August - how did we get here?

Today I'd like to share a post about something that happened earlier in the summer - about an unexpected circumstance, loss, and how we learned to place trust in the empty spaces.

Here's the link at Guideposts:

http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/putting-trust-in-the-empty-places?int_source=front_page&int_medium=LN&int_campaign=FamilyGrace


I hope that you enjoy this weekend. May it be filled with God's love and grace.

Lovingly,
Shawnelle

Fighting Fear

Good Morning!

In today's post, a bedtime moment with Isaiah causes me to consider my own fears - and how to fight them.

Here's the link:



http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/fighting-fear-by-holding-truth?int_source=front_page&int_medium=LN&int_campaign=FamilyGrace


Have a sweet Monday. May you walk in God's grace.

Lovingly,

Shawnelle

Lovely in His Sight

Hello Friends,

Today I'd like to share a memory of my grandmother - and how tender moments with her helped me to understand God's sweet love.

Here's the link at Guideposts:

http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/lovely-in-his-sight?int_source=front_page&int_medium=LN&int_campaign=FamilyGrace


Thank you for reading. You are a blessing!

Have a wonderful start to the week.

Lovingly,
Shawnelle

Winning the War of Worry

Hello Friends,

Have you ever been stuck in a pattern of worry? Lately, my thoughts have been running wild. But the Lord asks me to take just one day at a time, and when I obey, I find peace and joy.

Here's today's post:

http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/winning-the-war-of-worry?int_source=front_page&int_medium=LN&int_campaign=FamilyGrace

Wishing you a sweet summer weekend,

Shawnelle

Growing Servants

Hello Dear Friends,

A new month and a new week! I can't wait to see what the Lord will do!

This morning I would like to share a story about serving - in the training ground of the family and beyond. Thanks for reading - here's the link:


http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/growing-servants?int_source=front_page&int_medium=LN&int_campaign=FamilyGrace


I am also blessed and excited to share a story by my oldest son, Logan. It's the story of his cave rescue - a miracle! Praise God for his strength and grace! We'll forever be grateful.

Here's the link at Guideposts:


http://www.guideposts.org/inspiration/mysterious-ways/a-divine-rescue-from-the-depths?int_source=front_page&int_medium=HPBlocks&int_campaign=ADivineRescuefromtheDepths

We're so grateful for your friendship. Have a beautiful day in the Lord!

Lovingly,
Shawnelle

The Quiet Calm of Loving Arms

Hello Friends,

There's nothing like being held!  Here is today's post:



http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/the-quiet-calm-of-loving-arms?int_source=front_page&int_medium=LN&int_campaign=FamilyGrace




May you, today, experience the grace and strength of His arms.

Lovingly,

Shawnelle

Waiting on the Lord

Good Monday Morning Friends!

Waiting is just a part of life. Waiting in line. Waiting on the telephone. Waiting in the doctor's office. But I think that learning to wait on the Lord is a lifelong thing.

I'm thankful for God's kind grace - that He doesn't leave us alone while we wait. It's during these times that He lovingly conforms us to the likeness of His Son.

Sweet grace.

Here's the link to today's post at Guideposts:



http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/waiting-on-the-lord?int_source=front_page&int_medium=LN&int_campaign=FamilyGrace


Wishing you a beautiful start to the week...

Lovingly,

Shawnelle

God's Sweet Provision

Hello Friends,

Today I'd like to share a post about a simple moment when God's blessing proves to be powerful.

Here's the link at Guideposts:



http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/gods-sweet-provision?int_source=front_page&int_medium=LN&int_campaign=FamilyGrace


Thank you so very much for reading. I'm thankful!

Lovingly,
Shawnelle

Compassionate Giving

Hello Friends,

Happy Monday! Today I'd like to share a story about my sweet Sam and his grandfather's tender heart. Lord, let me learn to be a giver, too.

Here's the link:

http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/compassionate-giving?int_source=front_page&int_medium=LN&int_campaign=FamilyGrace


May you have a blessed summer day...

Lovingly,

Shawnelle

Two Posts: Celebrating the Light and Good Things Multiply In His Hands

Good Morning Friends,

I hope that this finds you well.

Lonny, the boys, and I are just back from a week on our favorite lake in Michigan. Sweet blessing! I'm learning to cherish these times - when the family is all together, at one time, in one place.

I missed the opportunity to share last week's posts, so I'd like to share the two links now. The first is about how watching my boys chase fireflies makes me think of Jesus - our one true light. The second is a reminder of His grace - how small, good things multiply in His hands.


Celebrating the Light:

http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/celebrating-the-light


Good Things Multiply In His Hands:

http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/good-things-multiply-in-gods-hands


Thank you for the gifts of your friendship and time. May you have a blessed day in God's amazing grace!

Lovingly,
Shawnelle

Finding God in a Painful Place

Hello Friends,

Today's story is about how the Lord met me in a most sad place and brought the love and connection of family to ease the hurt.

Here's the link:


http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/finding-god-in-a-painful-place?int_source=front_page&int_medium=LN&int_campaign=FamilyGrace

Thank you for reading and for following along. You are a blessing.

Best wishes for a peaceful summer day...

Lovingly,
Shawnelle

Trust, Even in the Face of Fear

Hello Friends,

Happy Monday!

Fear - one of my biggest struggles. Today I'd like to share about how a little girl at swim lessons encouraged my heart to trust the Lord.

His faithfulness is a precious thing!

Here's the link:

http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/trust-even-in-the-face-of-fear?int_source=front_page&int_medium=LN&int_campaign=FamilyGrace


Have a sweet day filled with God's grace!

Lovingly,

Shawnelle

Refreshment from the Lord

Hello Friends,

Summer at last! Hard to believe that it's almost the Fourth of July.

In today's post, I share how I'm reminded of my need for God's Word...to refresh, replenish, revive. Here's the link:


http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/refreshment-from-the-lord?int_source=front_page&int_medium=LN&int_campaign=FamilyGrace

Wishing you a wonderful holiday weekend. May sweet refreshment be yours.

Lovingly,

Shawnelle

Oh Be Careful, Little Mouth, What You Say

Hello Friends,

I hope that this finds you having a sweet start to the week.

As a family, one of the biggest challenges we have in taming our tongues. I think it's because words are so easy to come out, but they are impossible to take back in. In today's post, I share about something that happened between my youngest boys, but it was a valuable lesson for us all.

Here's the link:


http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/oh-be-careful-little-mouth-what-you-say?int_source=front_page&int_medium=LN&int_campaign=FamilyGrace

With Love,
Shawnelle

Conforming to the Likeness of Christ

Hello Friends,

I hope that this finds you well! Today I'd like to share something I learned about serving my family (while serving my family).

Here's the link:


http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/conforming-to-the-likeness-of-christ?int_source=front_page&int_medium=LN&int_campaign=FamilyGrace

Wishing you many blessings,

Shawnelle

Living Fully Present

Hello Friends,

Do you ever feel that you're too rushed - sprinting from one obligation, chore, event, or activity to the next? In today's post I share how a whisper to the heart caused me to slow down and appreciate the sweet moments/people that the Lord puts before me each day.


http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/living-fully-present?int_source=front_page&int_medium=LN&int_campaign=FamilyGrace


Thanks for reading and following along.

Wishing you sweet rest and rich blessing,
Shawnelle

Enjoy Life With Your Husband

Hello Friends,

I'm so excited to share a post written by my friend Cassidy Doolittle. It's a reminder that hit me right in the heart!

Have a blessed weekend in God's grace.

Lovingly,

Shawnelle



http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/enjoy-life-with-your-husband

The Music God Made

Hey Friends,

I hope that you had a wonderful, warm weekend.

Today I want to share about a morning run - and something sweet that I found along the way.  Here it is:




http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/the-music-god-made


Wishing you peace and joy,
Shawnelle

Heart Open Before the Lord

Hello Friends,

A gift from my son inspired a prayer...Lord, let my heart be open to You.

Here's today's post:


http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/heart-open-before-the-lord?int_source=front_page&int_medium=LN&int_campaign=FamilyGrace


I hope that you have a wonderful weekend. May rich, sweet blessing be yours.

Lovingly,

Shawnelle

Trusting God With My Children

Good Morning Friends,

So blessed to open another week with you! Thank you for being here. It's an honor.

Today I'm remembering a time, years ago, when I trusted God with my son. I'm also learning how to apply that same trust today:



http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/trusting-god-with-my-children?int_source=front_page&int_medium=LN&int_campaign=FamilyGrace


Have a wonderful Monday. May the Lord hold us close!

Lovingly,
Shawnelle

Talking with the Lord

Hello Dear Friends,

The Lord wants to hear our voices in prayer - simply amazing!

Here's my latest post: http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/talking-with-the-lord

Have the sweetest sort of day.

Lovingly,
Shawnelle

Live the Small Moments

Hello Sweet Friends,

Isn't it amazing - how the Lord is so gracious to place tender, sustaining moments right in the center of our busy lives?

Here's my latest post: http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/live-the-small-moments?int_source=front_page&int_medium=LN&int_campaign=FamilyGrace

It's my prayer that you will enjoy this day. May you find rich blessing in it!

Lovingly,
Shawnelle

Invitation to the Lord

Dear Friends,

A stack of invitations moved my heart to ask the Lord into the small parts of my day. Here's my latest post:


http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/invitation-to-the-lord?int_source=front_page&int_medium=LN&int_campaign=FamilyGrace


I'm so thankful that you're here. You are a blessing - and I'm grateful.

Lovingly,

Shawnelle

God's Grace Breaks Through

Hello Friends,

A tender moment with a sweet son reminds me that God is with us - at the center, working, loving, helping, bringing grace.

Always.

Here's my latest post:


http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/gods-grace-breaks-through?int_source=front_page&int_medium=LN&int_campaign=FamilyGrace



Have a blessed day.

Lovingly,

Shawnelle

Fellowship at My Friend's Table

Hey Dear Friends,

Fellowship, friendship, hospitality...what precious gifts.

In today's post, I share about how a friend's patio table became a sweet place of laughter and tears, and I'm so grateful for the blessing!



http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/fellowship-at-my-friends-table?int_source=front_page&int_medium=LN&int_campaign=FamilyGrace




Have a beautiful day in God's grace.

Lovingly,

Shawnelle

God's Goodness When Things Change

Hello Friends,

One of my biggest struggles is with change. It brings fear. Worry. But I'm learning to trust God with the changes in my life, and I'm so grateful that He's kind and compassionate.

Here's my latest post:



http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/gods-goodness-when-things-change?int_source=front_page&int_medium=LN&int_campaign=FamilyGrace


Thank you for following.

You are a blessing.

Lovingly,

Shawnelle