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Simple + Southern Sunday No. 468

~ Autumn, Fall, Simple + Southern Sunday

Jesus said …“If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.””
‭‭John‬ ‭8‬:‭31‬-‭32‬ ‭ESV‬‬

We started an October tradition of carving pumpkins 3 years ago. Their names are Ella Mae, Emma Kennedy, and Wyatt Lee. The event has taken place on the picnic table each year. While waiting on the carvers to return from their break and identify their work, I thought we might take an autumn glimpse at a few other spots around the yard and see what others do traditionally on nice October afternoons.READ MORE

Simple + Southern Sunday No. 467

~ Autumn, Fall, Simple + Southern Sunday

“Thus says the Lord: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the Lord who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth. For in these things I delight, declares the Lord.””
‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭9‬:‭23‬-‭24‬ ‭ESV‬‬

I was able to take delight in another October sunrise last week. I occasionally wish there was some way to include a pause button in real life. But, upon pondering that thought a bit, I decided maybe having access to such a button wouldn’t be a good idea after all. Strictly God’s business!READ MORE

Autumn At Home

~ Autumn, Fall, October

Happy Thursday, sweet friends. Our weather has been glorious the last few days with beautiful sunlight, blue skies, and perfect temperatures…autumn at its best!

“There is none holy like the Lord: for there is none besides you; there is no rock like our God.”
‭‭1 Samuel‬ ‭2‬:‭2‬ ‭ESV‬‬

There is no place we would rather be than our home in the Appalachian Foothills. As we get older, this hillside gets sweeter and sweeter. Reminiscing a couple of days ago, I looked back through the archives and collected a few photos that I hope you will enjoy that I simply call ‘autumn at home’!

The Sunshine Cottage offers an inviting place to relax, read, and take an afternoon nap. Biscotti and hot chocolate are delicious on a cool autumn afternoon!READ MORE