Everyone Needs a Hype Squad
Everyone needs a personal hype squad, people who are in their corner cheering them on in good times and bad. As believers, we're called to encourage those in our circles who are rocking life and those who are struggling along.
But Dust
We live in a world that is constantly trying to push back the “dustiness” of our humanity, from creams for fine lines to hair dyes meant to cover those pesky grays. None of these things are evils, in and of themselves, but sometimes I wonder if we use them as a concealment to try to ignore the truth before our eyes, that we are in fact, dust.
No Time to Waste
What does it look like to make the best use of our time? We’ve only got 24 hours in the day, and most of us spend at least 6-8 of them sleeping. Work and caring for our families takes up a good chunk of the remainder, so there’s really not a lot left over when it's all said and done.
Easter Baskets Filled with Truth
If you're looking for faith-filled, joyful, and simple reminders of truth to tuck in with the candy and eggs this year, we've got you covered. From our NEW inspirational sticker collection to our signature devotional journals, every single item we create is designed to share joy, lift spirits, cultivate faithfulness, and point to truth.
Winning
We all like to win, but as we aim for the winner’s circle, we sometimes fall short. A lot of times we feel in both big and small ways like we’re not enough, like we don’t have enough, and like we weren’t given enough. The good news is, we don’t have to be enough. Jesus already is our enough. And Jesus has already claimed the victory.
On Kings and Kingdoms
No matter how terrifyingly powerful and utterly destructive the kingdoms of this world may seem, they are nothing compared to the power of the Almighty, and though they may be allowed to reign for a little while, one day, they will all be brought low. There will be a reckoning, and they will pay.
Made in Mississippi Podcast
Did you hear? I had the best conversation with Erin from the Made in Mississippi Podcast about the Muscadine Press story. It was so fun to look back and see all that the Lord has done with this little business since I started it seven years ago.
New Dwell Journals are Here
2022 Dwell Prayer Journals are finally here. Rising costs and supply chain issues put us a bit behind schedule this year, but we couldn't be more excited about this year's joyful and bright patterns, and we can't wait to get them in your hands.
Ascending Together
In my moments of great loss, I have often turned, alone and in hiding, to the Psalms of Ascent. They’re short. They cut straight through to my soul. They give me permission to cry out, forlorn, toward God—to show my hopelessness and my trust, my hunger for rescue, my angry energy at injustice, and also, finally, the exhausted peace of having been heard and finally being safe.
Choosing Rest over Resolutions
I used to feel guilty about my lack of resolve on January 1, but the older I get, the more I'm learning that it's OK if the rhythm of my life doesn't quite match up with the rest of the world's.
Merry Christmas, Y'all
Merry Christmas from the Muscadine Press team! We hope you've had a wonderful holiday filled with the light, hope, joy, and peace of Christ.
Repeat the Sounding Joy
These days are wildly busy, and it's easy to be overwhelmed by all the holiday parties and shopping lists and special programs and Christmas parades and seasonal decorating and gift giving that fills up our days. Decide now (before things get crazy) to make this season a joyous one. Embrace the wonder. Marvel in the mystery. Repeat the sounding joy.