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A Review of “The Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Marriages”

February 5, 2014 by Missy Rakes 1 Comment

  I'm so excited to review The Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Marriages, because I have read some of Shaunti Feldhahn's other books and I'm a huge fan! In fact I did a women's study with her … Read More...

What I Wore: Fall Maternity Outfit

October 11, 2013 by Missy Rakes 7 Comments

In case you haven't figured it out by the title, I'm pregnant! I'm into my second trimester and feeling pretty great. I had a few rough weeks in the beginning, but I'm past that now. Anyway, I thought … Read More...

Are You A Good Mom?

July 2, 2013 by Missy Rakes 6 Comments

I found this over at Mommy's Me Time and I was so encouraged  that I just had to share it with y'all.    Good moms breastfeed. Good moms formula feed. Good moms vaccinate their kids. Good moms … Read More...

The Blessed Woman – A Review

May 22, 2013 by Missy Rakes 2 Comments

I just finished reading The Blessed Woman: Learning About Grace From the Women of the Bible by Debbie Morris. In each chapter, Debbie looks at a different woman from the bible and applies their … Read More...

Freedom from Insecurity

April 25, 2013 by Missy Rakes 3 Comments

  Thinking back to my childhood I was free. Free from insecurities. Free from social pressure. Free from judgement. I was who I was and in my innocence, didn't think twice about it.    Then … Read More...

Teaching My Toddler About Jesus

April 22, 2013 by Missy Rakes 16 Comments

    I've learned in my (short one year) experience as a mother, that I have to be intentional in training, teaching and disciplining Walker. None of these things happen naturally and it takes … Read More...

What if?

April 21, 2013 by Missy Rakes 6 Comments

There is a moment in my past that haunts me.   I was working in a jewelry store in a college town and a girl about my age came in and I prejudged her as stuck up. She proceeded to check out with her … Read More...

The Christian Mama’s Guide to Parenting a Toddler – Book Review

April 15, 2013 by Missy Rakes 2 Comments

I feel like Walker has suddenly morphed into a toddler over the past week and I'm so glad that I had just read this book. It was a very fast and entertaining read with tons of humor, tips and … Read More...

Upside-Down Prayers for Parents – A Review

March 26, 2013 by Missy Rakes Leave a Comment

Upside-Down Prayers for Parents by Lisa T. Bergren is a 31 day devotional about entrusting your children and yourself to God. We  normally pray for protection, success, and an easy road for our kids, … Read More...

Fierce Women: A Review & Giveaway!

October 24, 2012 by Missy Rakes 12 Comments

I just finished reading Fierce Women: The Power of a Soft Warrior by Kimberly Wagner and loved it! It's about how God created us as women with a special inner strength and ability to influence, … Read More...

The Invested Life: A Review

October 9, 2012 by Missy Rakes 7 Comments

I just finished reading The Invested Life: making disciples of all nations one person at at time by Joel C. Rosenberg and I loved it. He emphasizes that every follower of Jesus Christ should be able … Read More...

To Heaven and Back: A Review

September 20, 2012 by Missy Rakes 1 Comment

I just finished reading To Heaven and Back: A Doctor's Extraordinary Account of Her Death, Heaven, Angels, and Life Again By Mary C. Neal, MD. If you didn't pick it up from the title, this book is … Read More...

Cleaning House: A Book Review

July 27, 2012 by Missy Rakes 5 Comments

I just finished reading Cleaning House: A Mom's 12-Month Experiment to Rid Her Home of Youth Entitlement by Kay Wills Wyma and oh my goodness it was good!   This book is about a woman with five kids … Read More...

Hospitality: A Gift or A Mindset?

July 25, 2012 by Missy Rakes 18 Comments

We can probably all think of someone who appears to have the "gift" of hospitality. You know the social butterfly type who loves being around people and seems to host parties without any effort at … Read More...

Spending Time Wisely – Ephesians 5:15

July 12, 2012 by Missy Rakes 10 Comments

"Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord … Read More...

Free Boys Will Be Boys Time Out Printable!

Free Boys Will Be Boys Time Out Printable

June 8, 2012 by Missy Rakes 4 Comments

Free Boys Will Be Boys Time Out Printable!

  I just saw this written on a time out chair on Pinterest and LOVED IT! So I had to make a printable for it! :) I'm keeping this in mind for when Walker gets older. Enjoy!   Download … Read More...

Walker’s Birth Story

March 24, 2012 by Missy Rakes 14 Comments

Walker's birth story is pretty crazy and completely opposite of what we had planned for (a med free birth), but he is healthy and strong (praise God!) and that is all that matters. Here goes…. I … Read More...

Extending Grace in Marriage

July 14, 2011 by Missy Rakes 2 Comments

Remember that time you undercooked the rice for the third time in a row and your husband extended you grace when you had to go out to eat yet again? Or maybe he didn't extend any grace and made you … Read More...

Life Lessons from Ma & Pa Ingalls on gracefullittlehoneybee.com

Life Lessons from Ma & Pa Ingalls

June 25, 2011 by Missy Rakes 34 Comments

Life Lessons from Ma & Pa Ingalls on gracefullittlehoneybee.com

If you haven't read the Little House Series as an adult, I highly recommend doing so. They're full of wisdom and they give a fascinating glimpse into the life of the American pioneer. The Long Winter … Read More...

Calm My Anxious Heart

June 22, 2009 by Missy Rakes 7 Comments

I recently finished reading Calm My Anxious Heart by Linda Dillow and it has got me thinking and praying a lot about contentment and accepting my portion in life. It has been especially helpful in … Read More...

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