Surrendering Our Fears

Surrendering Your Fears

Surrendering Our Fears My sister just recently bought me a lovely cup that says, “She is fearless because He is faithful“. The quote is based on Psalm 23:4 which reads, “Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for You are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect […]

The Neighborhood Market

The Neighborhood Market

The Neighborhood Market Perhaps you’ve heard of Neighborhood Market – Wal-Mart’s little pop up grocery store. The other day, something brought it to mind, and I remembered a rather remarkable story that I wanted to share. It is remarkable to me in that, though seemingly small or insignificant, this store was a huge blessing to […]

Live with Purpose

Live with Purpose

Purpose: an intended or desired result; end; aim; goal. On the American Lady’s first anniversary post I shared a quote that I had recently come across: Make large goals, that way if you only get halfway there, you will be far closer than if you had made no goal at all. What does that idea say to you? To me, it says […]

A Love Story

A Love Story

Love stories are my favorite, hands down! Stories that tell of deeds and kindnesses done in love. These stories are all around us – moments in our every day lives. One love story that I recently witnessed had its start long ago. Now I don’t know exactly when, but years ago, a young man promised […]

Happy 1st Anniversary!

Happy 1st Anniversary!

Happy 1st Anniversary! Make large goals, they say, that way if you only get half way there, you will be far closer than if you had made no goal at all. How true is that! One year ago today, I wrote the first post on the American Lady blog. Today, one year later, I am writing […]