Encouragement Stirs the soul

Encouragement, friendship, and belonging Encouragement stirs the soul,  and encouragement flourishes when real connection is built through genuine friendship. That’s what our Girls Meet-Ups are all about, creating space to connect, laugh, share, listen, encourage one another, and simply do life together. Because sometimes, what a girl needs most is to know she isn’t walking …

Autumn Blessings

Autumn Blessings 🍂 With Autumn upon us here in South Africa, I’m reminded just how beautiful it is when trees let go… Leaves fall, not because the tree is dying, but because her natural response to change is preparation: She prepares for a new season of growth. Perhaps this season is an invitation for us …

Begin Again

I was looking at this photo I took a few seasons ago, and felt a tug in my heart to pause, to take a moment and breathe in a new beginning Just as tulip buds push through the soil after a long winter, so God invites us into seasons of new beginnings. Sometimes it’s hard …

Crochet Book Sleeves

It’s crazy how quickly one can fall head over heels with crocheting. When I saw all the amazing wool projects on Pinterest, I wanted to try crochet book sleeves. I ended up making all four in one go! The beautiful thing about crocheting or any other form of art, I believe, is that you can …

Crochet Bookmarks

Crochet Bookmarks

Learning to crochet this past Winter has been so fulfilling and rewarding! Who knew a little hook and yarn could bring so much joy! Crochet Bookmarks have been one of my favourites to make! I love the message of Hope and while every bookmark I make in the present-future will be special, I think the …

Greeting Card Journal

On this lazy, somewhat cold Sunday afternoon, I thought I would share a journal I made with an old but very beautiful greeting card I received from a very special friend.⁣       ⁣ 🌸This way I can cherish her words of encouragement and… ⁣ ⁣ 🌸I think of her and pray for her …

Abide in Prayer Journal

Abide in Prayer It is not always easy for me to pray for myself, to abide in prayer for the things I carry in my soul regarding me. These past few months have been particularly hard on my heart when my parents died. However, I have come to settle within myself that there is always …

That One Thing

Choosing that One Thing… Today is day 120 of the lockdown here in South Africa. For me, that means taking things one day at a time. I remind myself daily that when life becomes overwhelming, choose that one thing! I posture my heart towards Mary’s beautiful example sitting at the feet of Jesus, beckoning her …