In the same way let your light shine in front of people. Then they will see the good that you do and praise your Father in heaven. (Matthew 5:16 GW) Have you heard of the “golden hour” of photography? Our friend, Ashley, tells us that sunset and sometimes sunrise are optimal times of day to…
“Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise, but as wise, making the best use of the time…” (Ephesians 5:16-17a) Happy New Year! If you are anything like me, January 1 brings desires for a personal reboot. I usually spend the last days and weeks of December reflecting and praying over the past year…
Author’s Note: Happy New Year, friend! Are you feeling stuck? Would you like to embrace a new you in the New Year? Maybe you’re new already and just can’t see it. Take a look back with me to a trip I took to Israel and discover how to become unstuck from the place between The…
Join Sue, Linda, and Wendy Pope as Wendy shares encouragement from her latest book, Jesus Everlasting. Watch now : https://youtu.be/GhApWtKXIGY
Hello, friend! Today I want to share with you how I plan a purposeful Thanksgiving. We at The Sublime Soiree talk about living lives that invite others in. A soiree is defined as a small party or gathering in a home, for conversation. It’s an opportunity to sit around the table and visit, encourage one…
Hello All! My name is Kyla and I’m the videographer and editor for The Sublime Soiree! I have absolutely loved working with the team and cannot wait to see where we go next! This week was my week to “take over” our social media pages to share my ideas and traditions surrounding Thanksgiving. If there…
Happy Friday, everyone! Yesterday I shared how the popular book, One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Where You Are, by Ann Voskamp changed not only my perspective but also my attitude. Her challenge to walk in radical gratitude, observing and recording every blessing around me — big, small and even ugly beautiful —…
If you are anything like me, you have walked through some experiences in which you desperately needed hope. When I reflect over my life, I see so many circumstances God has used to shape me that at the time seemed hopeless. My parents’ divorce after 29 years of marriage, my own divorce, tragically losing my…
Before you speak, let your words pass through three gates: Is it true? Is it necessary? Is it kind? I have heard this quote before, but it rings even more true currently when differing opinions seem to be more numerous than ever. Moreover, we all seem extra sensitive these days. When someone disagrees with us,…
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