Paula Willison | A little bit of this, a little bit of that

  • A prayer for this presidential term

    Inauguration Day is nearly here and with it comes the start of a new presidential term, or a repetition, depending on where you stand. Eight years ago, Gabe and I had the insane opportunity to attend the 2017 inauguration. I was in the process of obtaining my permanent residency and… Read ⇢

    A prayer for this presidential term

  • Let’s Talk About: Reading the Bible in a Year

    This year I’m embarking on my biggest read yet: reading the Bible from beginning to end. Five years ago I became really intentional about my quiet time and what it looked like, working my way through She Reads Truth study books. I have loved and treasured their subscription program with… Read ⇢

    Let’s Talk About: Reading the Bible in a Year

  • Unofficial Book Club: December Reads + 2024 Wrap Up

    Happy New Year, friends! 2024 has come and gone which means it’s time for a December reading update and a 2024 Best and Worst of Books Read. Let’s jump right in. To wrap up December, I finished off the Harry Potter Series with books 4 through 7! I really enjoyed… Read ⇢

    Unofficial Book Club: December Reads + 2024 Wrap Up

  • A prayer for the new year

    Why is it that I’m always, without a doubt, floored when the end of every December rolls around? Mentally, it still feels like it’s the start of 2024. Literally, the year has come and gone and we’re in full prep mode for 2025. But here’s the thing. For the first… Read ⇢

    A prayer for the new year

  • A Christmas message for the weary soul

    Are you feeling weary this Christmas season? Wrapped up in stress and anxiety over what to get for those picky people on your list and wondering when you’ll have the time to even wrap said gift? Wondering why, for some reason, your Christmas joy is nowhere to be found this… Read ⇢

    A Christmas message for the weary soul

  • We started a honeymoon fund and you should too

    It started with a Mason jar and pocket change that drove me to the border of insanity. I know you can relate—at least to an extent. You use cash once and end up with a small mound of change in your cup holder, pocket, or wallet that weighs you down… Read ⇢

    We started a honeymoon fund and you should too

  • Unofficial Book Club: November Edition

    Happy December, friends! Remember that one time last month when I shared my “next up” book list? I sure didn’t. Instead of following through with it, I quit the first book on the list and jumped full force into a beloved and familiar series, Harry Potter. You see, I’m a… Read ⇢

    Unofficial Book Club: November Edition

  • The only items you need to purchase this Black Friday

    Let’s be frank. You don’t need another matching set on your Black Friday list. What you do need are a couple of essentials should you come face-to-face with a couple of days with no electricity or water, which was recently our reality when Hurricane Helene tore through Western North Carolina.… Read ⇢

    The only items you need to purchase this Black Friday

  • G’s butterscotch pie + a quick Thanksgiving message

    Happy *almost* Thanksgiving, friends! I’m here this week with a recipe close to my heart via one of my heroes, Gabe’s grandma, who we lovingly called “G.” Gabe and I have been together for 12 years and of those 12 years I celebrated nine Thanksgivings with his grandma. At each… Read ⇢

    G’s butterscotch pie + a quick Thanksgiving message

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