“Stick and stay. It’s bound to pay.” said a pastor we served under years ago. That phrase has come in handy so many times in our lives. We raised our boys saying it this way, “Cooleys don’t quit.” And I get it. I can already hear some of you thinking of the books, social media […]

What if you focused on these boundaries? Oh how life would change for the better! Imagine with me a healthy, fit body, enough money to pay bills and extra for fun and to invest into the gospel as God leads you as much as you actually desire. A godly marriage, wonderful friends, happy children smack-dab […]

You want to be unapologetically you, be understood with total confidence about who you really are? Good. Bad. And ugly. How? Please tell me how? This was my question several years ago when I was trying to be ok in my own skin…..my own skin that was and still is wrapped around way too much […]

1- Don’t give up! 2- Don’t be impatient. 3- Be entwined with the Lord. 4- Be brave & courageous & never lose hope! 5- Yes keep on waiting for He will never disappoint you. Psalm 27:14 Oh how encouraging are notes from friends and I hope this one encourages you! Click The Full Post below to read my full note to you!

In 1700, English pranksters popularized April Fools’ Day by playing practical jokes. Though it is a holiday that has been celebrated by different cultures for centuries, the exact origin is a mystery. Some say it dates back to 1582, when the Julian calendar was switched to the Gregorian calendar, and as people were slower to […]

There are two scriptures that I’ve heard all my life and have somehow not really ever put together, even though they are back to back. I’ve graduated from three Bible schools, lived on the mission field for five years, and been a pastor’s wife for some time now. I guess I just never put two […]

We hear so many happy phrases throughout this season…Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Joy to the world, Have yourself a merry little Christmas.    We all dream of chestnuts roasting on an open fire, sleigh rides in the snow, kisses under the mistletoe, Christmas movies, lots of great food and laughs with family, and 50% off. […]

Something on the inside working on the outside🎵🎶Ohhhh what a change in my life🎵🎶     We sang that song to the top of our lungs on our 45 minute drive to and from church many a nights. Those memories have never faded. We would inevitably be shushed by someone in that 70’s psychedelic purple […]

Just Another Manic Monday🎶….ohoooohhhh I wish it was Sundaaaay🎵🎶🎵🎶 You know the song and I’m sure you have sung it on those Mondays that weren’t going your way. Idea—Set out for the rest of TODAY to have “just another HAPPY Monday🎶🎵🎶” Set your mind on things above and expect it to be a good day […]

Don’t Worry Be Happy They sing and they rant Really?! That’s not possible I sure can’t! Yea, my mom told me too. It doesn’t do any good But around every corner, there’s something crazy hard that’s new. I get this down and Yes! I’m happy! Then I look up and suddenly sappy. Someone’s upset Now […]