Day 2: Psalm 121 1 I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from?2 My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.3 He will not let your foot slip—He who watches over you will not...
Day 1: Psalm 46 1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, 3 Though its...
I can't believe Grace is already 6 months old! (well, more than 6 months but better late than never!) It's been a whirlwind. When I took Grace to her 4 month well visit, her doctor noticed a hip click, and immediately...
I first noticed the female cardinal around the beginning of spring. I noticed the male too...they made me think of my grandma. She LOVED the St. Louis Cardinals.The female (ok- I named her Coco. I know I'm a little dorky...
“You are not hidden… there’s never been a moment you were forgotten. You are not hopeless, though you have been broken your innocence stolen.” (Rescue by Lauren Daigle) Have you ever felt hidden… forgotten… hopeless? I had a “big-ish” birthday...
Let's talk about comparison and insecurity for a minute.It's something I REALLY struggle with! I have friends who are way better instagram caption writers, better photographers....have talents in areas that I struggle with.I was taking photos of our new kid...
We are living in a world that has been turned upside down in a short period of time. So much feels uncertain, the future is unknown, and everyday life has changed drastically for most of us. As I’ve been home...
Prayer is an essential element of our spiritual life, we can all agree on that. But is there a right or wrong way to do it? Will a special formula send our prayers straight to the top of God’s list?...
Do you ever find yourself feeling inadequate in comparison to others, especially those who seem to really shine in a particular area? It’s something we all struggle with from time to time, I’ll admit that I have. If you’ve ever...
Unless you’re a farmer, you probably don’t have much experience with sheep. But in Bible times, sheep were a primary source of livelihood for many and provided a relevant way to illustrate important truths we can still learn from today. Take...
If you don’t follow ellyandgrace on social media (and you totally should!), you might not know about the recent addition to our family! Want to know about our miracle? Find that blog post here! Grace Elaine was born on January...
Have you experienced dwindling hope this year? Have difficult circumstances caused you to lose sight of the promises God speaks over your life in His word?
I know it's SO easy to get caught up in the presents, what color your Christmas tree decor will be this year, how to spend time with your family without offending anyone... it can be a very stressful time...
Is there anything better than Christmas time? This year, for me, Christmas is bringing something extra special- our baby girl is due January 4th! But I always loved spending time with my family at Christmas, going to the Candlelight service at my...
"...After I allowed it (because yep- I could have just blown it off) to steal my joy for over a week, sink deep into my spirit and cause some serious self doubt and negative feelings..."
Have you ever had the thought, “God wouldn’t possibly choose me, I’ve messed up too many times in the past”? I believe many of us disqualify ourselves from being used by God because we think He is only looking for...
Since we launched our premium fleece hoodies last year, we've gotten requests for zipups...and our newest ones might be the best ones yet! If you love our hoodies, you're going to love our fleece zip-ups because they are the SAME...
“Find your tribe. Love them well.” This short little quip is perfectly Pinterest-worthy and surely makes an appearance on a wall hanging in your local home decor store, but its truth has become a rallying cry of my heart lately....
