Many of you know I’m a gardener and I love the process of amending soil and planting.  But like many outdoor activities there is a season of rest, for gardener’s that would be winter. This is when we spend more time indoors and for some it can become a restless period.  Or it can be... The post Replant Your Faith in Christ appeared first on Carole West ..read more

Music is powerful and it has always played a part in my spiritual growth.  So, I’ve put together a gift guide of my favorite Christian musicians. The combination of faith inspired words, instrumental and voice is what I call a beautiful gift. Sometimes it’s just the simplicity of instrumental where I find a sense of... The post Christian Music Gift Guide appeared first on Carole West ..read more

What is kingdom living? I don’t feel qualified to share my thoughts but I’m going to step out and do just that… Because the truth is God never calls the qualified to do his work… Kingdom Living is the fruit of the spirit, intending to obey God’s word, of love and truth.  It is living... The post What is Kingdom Living? appeared first on Carole West ..read more

I’m pretty sure you’ve heard the song, Amazing Grace? This tune is part of history; it’s mostly played at funerals and church services during difficult times… Do we have God’s Amazing Grace” Yes you do, and this song is a unique example of spiritual growth and trusting God. Amazing Grace and I go way back... The post Do We Have God’s Amazing Grace appeared first on Carole West ..read more

If you’re like me, there have probably been times when you’ve struggled with worry. How to stop is something I’ve had to figure out…Implement sort of a rhythm of 6 practical steps. But sometimes even with these steps I’ve fallen backwards… It’s believing with our full heart that we trust God has everything under control.... The post How to Stop Worrying – Six Practical Steps appeared first on Carole West ..read more

Finding the right planner is no easy task and over the years I have purchased several, beginning when my kids were very young. It was a great way to organize our activity because we were homeschooling with an abundance of side activities. Fast forward to 2014 life was still busy and having a planner helped... The post An Easy to Use Christian Planner appeared first on Carole West ..read more

When we fail at kindness what does that mean?  This is an area where I struggle because I tend to confuse being honest with failure… Kindness is a sweet action like what I wrote in Sharing the light of kindness. Kindness should resemble gentleness towards the people God allows in our lives. At times we... The post When we Fail at Kindness appeared first on Carole West ..read more