Eternal Threads is a non profit that supports women in poverty in countries around the world. We provide them with a market to sell their hand crafted jewelry, clothing, home goods, accessories and more. These brilliant and ingenious women use whatever resources they have to create these beautiful products—seeds, grass, paper, recycled glass beads and […]
Productivity + Coffee = Coffitivity
When I was in college, all of my friends would head to the library to study for midterms and finals. They would tuck themselves away in quiet little nooks, surrounded by books and silence and study until their brains could hold no more. I, on the other hand, did my best work to the soothing […]
Mobility is a Must
Children are constant examples of change. Stagnation is not an option. When they’re young, every day feels new and different. They remind us that we don’t arrive, that change is at the core of life. Growth is what we’re seeking; mobility is a must. It’s an odd thing to be a parent, to paradoxically want […]
When Will I Have a Breakthrough?
Have you ever cried out to God for a breakthrough in an area of your life? Maybe you want to see God heal a relationship, or move you on to the next season of your life. If you are in this place, I have encouragement for you. There isn’t a 3-step plan to get you […]
bless myself
when my daughter began learning her manners, one of the first phrases she picked up was “bless you” and she said it after anyone sneezed. anyone. complete strangers. people on tv commercials. the dog. herself. it was super cute to hear such a heartfelt “bless you” coming from someone so small. and then, when she got to be […]
In a Little While
Since I’ve never personally met my pastor, Todd Wagner, I didn’t expect him to call me out in the middle of the service. It was pretty awkward. He walked up on stage, pointed at me and said, “This is for you, Emily.” He went on to list my home address and shine a spotlight on my chair. […]
Why are we so afraid of the word “writer”?
Why is everyone so afraid to call themselves a writer? It’s a simple definition, if you write you are a writer. But there is this fear, this trepidation over those six letters. It’s as if calling yourself a writer ventures into holiness. There is a reverence and awe amongst our blogging community for the word […]
Shine! {call for guest posts}
You are a writer. You are an encourager. You have a voice. You have a light! Let it shine! We invite you to let your voice be heard, to let your encouragement be a blessing, and to let your words weave into the lives of others. We would love to feature your words on the […]
how Heather blogs
Don’t you ever wonder…how does she do it? What does her workspace look like? When does she get her work done? How!? That’s what HowTheyBlog.com is all about. And today, it’s all about our very own Heather MacFadyen. We love her. You love her. And you’ll love reading all about how Heather blogs. Check it […]