A Blog is Born

“Yay, Momma, you did it” my 2-1/2-year-old exclaimed as I closed the dishwasher after putting the last cup away. I am not sure what prompted D’s cheers, but he was proud of me. If at 2-1/2, he could understand how important this first post is, he would be even more excited. I might even get a “Yay Momma, you did it ... woo hoo!” as he often yells when he gets REALLY excited.

This blog is something I have wanted to start for several years, but between laziness and the fear of thinking no one would read it, I never sat down and got started. Once I finally opened my computer and started typing, “Rubies and Rewards” was born. In some ways, I feel like I have given birth to two babies this summer! B was born in May and “Rubies and Rewards” in August. 

About Me

I am a wife, mother, daughter, aunt, and friend.

I am a wife to Hal and a mother to D (2-1/2) and B (3 months). I am a daughter of the King who longs to hear “well done good and faithful servant” at the end of every day.

I love football, sweet tea, and hanging out with my three boys. If I can enjoy all three of those things at the same time, it is a great day!

Why “Rubies and Rewards”?

“She is worth far more than rubies ... Give her the reward she has earned” (Proverbs 31:10, 31, NIV).

The idea to put this blog together came out of my desire to find a place where I could be encouraged to be the woman and wife God created me to be by hearing hard truths about what the pursuit of that goal looks like. A place where I could be challenged. A place where I could learn about who God is and what His Word says and how that applies to my relationship with my husband, children, and those around me. A place where I can be encouraged to know that I can lay my head down on my pillow at night and know that I accomplished something of value that day. A place where we learn that the value of a woman who fears the LORD is worth far more than any gem, and where we are reminded of the reward God has in store for those who honor our families and pursue godliness.

What will you find here?

I hope that you find sound biblical encouragement that strengthens you in your personal relationship with the LORD Jesus Christ. I pray that you will find Scripture, stories, and ideas that encourage you in your journey and challenge your thoughts about what it is to be a wife and a mother.

What you will not find here?

A mom who has achieved it all or a woman who has it together all the time! I am asking you to join me in my journey and grow with me as we share our struggles and victories together.

Join Me?

I am excited to have 2 copies of Jordan Richmond’s new CD!  We met Jordan and his wife, Heather, when we lived in Florida.  His CD just came out last month.  Check it out here for a preview.  Become of a follower of Rubies and Rewards by registering on the right hand side of the page and this awesome worship CD may be yours! I will give away the CD’s on Friday.