Author: nicole

I am so humbled to be able to worship a God who works tirelessly in my life, even while I’m sleeping or too preoccupied to notice.


Do you ever get the feeling there are a whole lot of things in your life being orchestrated behind the scenes? The power of prayer means that you are showering others with kindness, even when they have no idea…


“Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” -Joshua 1:9


I wake up each morning praying to be the mom my kids deserve, and I go to bed each night praying that tomorrow God will help me do better. I’m so grateful that eight years ago, God gave me the gift of a little boy named Charlie.

 


Once upon a time there was a little girl with long dark hair, brown eyes that opened up to her soul and a smile that radiated throughout the room. Her name was Amanda.

Little Amanda loved to play with dolls and wear pretty dresses. Her mother couldn’t keep up with the pile of laundry that continued to grow as Amanda changed ... Read More


“We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do.” -Mother Teresa

 


“People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered. Love them anyway.” (Dr. Kent M. Keith) “and maybe let one of them in front of you in the Black Friday checkout line, just because.” (Nicole J Phillips)

 


“You are my God, and I will praise you; you are my God, and I will exalt you. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” Psalm 118:28-29

 


I just wanted to let you all know I’ve made lasagna 3 times in my life. Twice I forgot to put in the noodles. The third time, my husband got food poisoning.

My point? As you prepare tomorrow’s perfect feast for your loved ones, remember they aren’t coming for the food. They are coming for the fellowship. My husband loves me ... Read More


If you’re spinning your wheels wondering when you’re going to step into your destiny, take a moment to put yourself in David’s sandals. The young boy was anointed the next King of Israel and then sent back out into the field to tend sheep. It was in that field he learned how to use a slingshot… and it was that ... Read More