There’s something that I’ve always loved about being the daughter of a North Carolinian and a Californian. One side of my family comes from a tobacco farming heritage and the family tree has been planted firmly in the same area…
A Life Lived for God // A Grateful Heart
To me, there is nothing more inspiring than to see someone that truly lives their life for God. I think we all know those people. The people whose faith is never questioned because they so clearly live it, breathe it,…
Be Still and Know // A Grateful Heart
There is something so magical about the first snow of the season. It brings me right back to my childhood days; waiting by the window and wishing so fervently for those first precious snowflakes. Winter Storm Jonas may not have…
All Is It, All Is It // A Grateful Heart
If you had told me two years ago that I would know what it would be like to lose five close family members in a two year time frame, I probably would have said that you were crazy. To have…
Spark Joy Every Day // A Grateful Heart
Okay, so I may have stolen the idea for this post title from Marie Kondo’s new book, Spark Joy. She is the author of the bestselling book, The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up, and Spark Joy is the illustrated…
Quiet Solitude // A Grateful Heart
There is something beautiful about being able to just be somewhere. Admittedly, I am actually very terrible at this. I am always thinking of what comes next, what’s next on my to-do list, or where I’m going that afternoon. But…
Every Bitter Thing is Sweet // A Grateful Heart
Good Morning, my lovely friends. It’s the last Monday of 2015, can you believe it? As I sit here, curled up with my cup of coffee, I am overwhelmed with the gratitude that I feel. I feel grateful for the…
A Somber Soul, But a Grateful Heart
I didn’t want to write this today. I didn’t want to sit down and reflect on the past week, even though there is so much grace, love, and gratitude interwoven through the days. And then I saw that today is…
Low Country Living // A Grateful Heart
Happy Labor Day, my friends! As I type this, I am preparing to make the drive back to Charlotte after a wonderful weekend spent in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina. One of the things I love about the Holy City, and…
Texas Getaway Recap // A Grateful Heart
I’ve always had a heart that yearns to travel and see as much of the world as possible. I may not always have the funds for it, but the desire is always there. This year, I’ve been incredibly fortunate to…
There’s Your Sign // A Grateful Heart
This morning, I am grateful for many things. The ability to travel, returning home safely from a fun four days in Texas, but mostly I am grateful today for how God has been calling to me lately and my ability…
My, How Time Flies // A Grateful Heart
View of LA from The Getty Center On Saturday when I woke up and checked Facebook I was reminded, thanks to their “On This Day” feature, that one year ago I was in Los Angeles for what is certainly one…