Live, Laugh, Listen: How God Guides Us through Signs

I know I said I was going to be posting every other week from now on but…I just couldn’t help myself this week. I simply felt so inspired! And whenever I feel a strong urge to post or share something, I listen: because more often than not, the inspiration is a sign from God that whatever I have to say needs to be bestowed upon the world. Inspiration is a Calling, and we all must answer God’s Calls! He will guide us if we’re willing to Listen. And sometimes that guidance can be surprising. 

I was walking through Hobby Lobby yesterday (surprise, surprise!), and I decided to take a quick browse through my favorite section: the decorative signs. 

You know the ones: the wooden frames with soft white backgrounds and hand-lettered phrases. “Be still.” “Choose joy.” “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” “Live, Laugh, Love.” The ones that feel like little quiet reminders of truth tucked into every corner. 

First of all- I’m obsessed with how organized Hobby Lobby’s wall decor sections are. They make it so easy to find exactly the kind of style or aesthetic you’re looking for! (and every section usually features its own thematically appropriate cow picture, which of course I adore. I love cows!). I’ve always thought that organization is probably why I feel so much peace when I wander the aisles at Hobby Lobby…it feels like a deep exhale for my soul. 

But as I read sign after sign (“you will be blessed when you come in and when you come out” “it was always you” “better together” “welcome” “may your journey always lead you home” “its the little things that matter most”...) I was struck with a powerful feeling. Maybe it isn’t just the excellently curated sections, or even the amazing trendy decor and craft items at affordable prices, that make me feel so close to the Lord when I visit Hobby Lobby. 

Maybe it’s something deeper.

Maybe it’s in the signs themselves.

Maybe the signs are signs from God.

Throughout Scripture, we are shown again and again that God communicates directly with His people…but it’s not always through booming voices or burning bushes, especially not to His daughters. Sometimes His message comes in small, quiet, gentle, meaningful ways. In the book of Job, we’re told, “For God does speak—now one way, now another—though no one perceives it” (Job 33:14). How often are we rushing through life, missing the quiet ways He’s trying to get our attention? How often is God trying to reach us, but we simply aren’t stopping to perceive it?

Maybe sometimes, a sign isn’t just decor.

Maybe sometimes, a sign is a sign that He’s still speaking.

Now, I’m not saying every decorative sign is a direct message from heaven. But I am saying that God, in His kindness, uses the world around us to draw our hearts back to Him and our minds back to the Truth. Psalm 19:1 tells us, “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.” Creation itself is a testament to His voice, so why wouldn’t He also use the small, human-made things we encounter in our daily lives?

What I love most about bringing these signs into my home, or passing through them in Hobby Lobby, is that they don’t just exist to be pretty. They may be made of wood and paint, but the words they carry are eternal. They root us. They remind us. They guide us. They point us back to our purpose. They call us.

And we must always answer God’s Calls.

Share your prayers and blessings (and your Spring Cleaning tips!)- with the Home Sweet Holleigh community! Comment below or engage on social media! Find me on Instagram and TikTok at @homesweetholleigh

Check out some of my favorite signs at Hobby Lobby! The signs at Hobby Lobby could be more than just signs, they could be signs from God.

You Will Be Blessed Wood Wall Decor

It Was Always You Wood Wall Decor

Better Together Wood Wall Decor

Welcome Wood Wall Decor

Always Lead You Home Wall Decor

I Still Remember Arched Wall Decor

It's The Little Things Framed Wall Decor

Making Space for God: A Natural Approach to Spring Cleaning

There’s something so sacred about the shift into spring. The light lingers a little longer in the evenings, the air feels softer, and I find myself opening the windows just to let the breeze move through our home. It’s in these small moments that I’m reminded: our homes are not just places we live - as I always say, they are the spaces we are called to steward. As wives and mothers, are homes are how we honor God.

And with that shift into spring and that reminder of stewardship, I find myself yearning to clean, the cleanse my home from top to bottom, to scrub every inch of its walls and floors and ceilings until it shines as brightly as Heaven, until it is pure enough to be a temple worthy of honoring our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Spring Cleaning time is here mamas - but it’s not just about cleaning. It’s about renewal. It’s about rebirth. It’s about cleansing the home to cleanse the soul. It’s about eliminating the clutter that corrodes our spiritual health and blocks us from seeing and fulfilling God’s true purpose for us. Cleaning is both cleaning and a calling to something Higher.

We must clean to clear the path for the Lord to speak to us, Amen.

And it doesn’t just matter that you clean - it matters how you clean.

A Natural Approach

Do you know how many chemicals are in traditional home cleaning products?

I’ll give you a hint: it’s a LOT.

These chemicals are extremely toxic for your home and your family, but beyond that…they are MAN MADE. It will always be better to use GOD CREATED natural products in your home. 

Shifting to more natural cleaning products is a gift in a million ways: not only do I feel better about what I’m using around my children, but it also brings a sense of simplicity and intentionality to the process…and it literally brings me closer to God. 

It means I’m honoring him in every crack of my counters, in every pore of my skin.

Some of my favorite go-to staples:

• White vinegar for glass and surfaces

• Baking soda for scrubbing sinks and tubs

• Lemon for freshening and gentle disinfecting

• Essential oils for a soft, uplifting scent (we love YoungLiving oils!)

  
  

There’s something deeply satisfying about caring for our home with simple, wholesome ingredients.

Creating Rhythms, Not Rush

Instead of trying to tackle everything in one overwhelming day, I’ve learned to break spring cleaning into gentle rhythms. One drawer. One closet. One corner at a time. You know my philosophy is to “find meaning in the little things.” Cleaning is no different. You will find more depth of meaning in the small steps than in big, grand, sweeping gestures.

I put on worship music, light a candle, and invite my children to join me in small ways. It becomes less about “getting it done” and more about building a home together.

A Heart Check Before the Home Check-

Before I pull out the baskets and the baking soda, I like to pause and pray. I ask God to help me release any clutter…not just the physical kind, but the mental and emotional weight I’ve been carrying too.

“Lord, help me to create a home that serves my family well and honors You. Help me to eliminate the filth that pollutes this floor and this body. Help me clear these halls and this heart of all things that are not You.”

Making Space for What Matters

At the end of the day, spring cleaning isn’t really about sparkling counters or perfectly organized shelves. It’s about making space (physically and spiritually) for what matters most:

More room for laughter around the table.

More peace in our daily routines.

More presence with the people right in front of us.

More commitment to Christ.

More purity.

More cleanliness.

More purging of the sinful spirit.

A clearer path to God.

As we step into this new season, my prayer is that our homes would be places of rest, warmth, and quiet joy.

Share your prayers and blessings (and your Spring Cleaning tips!)- with the Home Sweet Holleigh community! Comment below or engage on social media! Find me on Instagram and TikTok at @homesweetholleigh

Check out these amazing cleaning products Hobby Lobby! Hobby Lobby always has everything you need to be the most God-Honoring Woman You Can Be

Green & White Ruffle Kitchen Towels

Amber Glass Spray Bottles

Round Bamboo Dish Brush

are you pure enough to finding meaning in the little things?

Because He Lives: The Power of Resurrection

i sweet mamas!

We are right in the middle of Holy Week which can only mean one thing…

Easter is right around the corner!

This is hands down, by far, my favorite day of the entire year. My pastor likes to joke that it’s the Super Bowl for Christians, and I think he's right!

My family has a very full day planned.

First, Jayce and I will be volunteering at our church to give extra seats for those who may not know the Good News - Jayce will be an usher, and I’ll be at the treats table!

Second, after church we’re heading over to my mom’s house for a big, family Easter lunch! We also like to do our own version of a church service there, too. Everyone takes turns reading scripture, and Jayce plays the piano and we sing hymns together. We make resurrection rolls with the kids- which is a very fun and tasty way to explain the resurrection and why we celebrate Easter to little ones- and then, after a healthy dose of remembering the true reason for the holiday, we infuse just a little bit of classic spring time fun...

Third, the kiddos will do an Easter egg hunt! (I bought the cutest eggs from Hobby Lobby last week)

But in the midst of the bustle and celebration of the holiday, it’s important to take time acknowledge why we even celebrate Easter in the first place.

Mamas, my ministry here would be nothing if not for Easter. The whole point of this blog, and my social media presence, is to bring the gospel to everyone...for free. Maybe church isn’t accessible to you right now. Maybe it feels dangerous to Believe. Maybe you’ve been hurt by other Christians before. Let me be the first to tell you mama- The Good News is for YOU!

God never had to send His Son to Earth. God made Adam and Eve, they sinned, and they were cursed to death. God wiped away humanity in the flood, except for Noah’s family, and promised us He would never destroy the world, as seen with rainbows as a physical symbol of His promise. He could have left it right there. Following God meant following a lot of rules and regulations in that time, almost feeling unattainable for anyone who wasn’t part of the Chosen. Seeing that humanity was falling deeper and deeper into sin, He could have just taken a sideline and said, “well, if they don’t want to worship me, then that’s on them!" And that could have been the end of it.

But that’s not the God I serve, mamas. The God I serve reached out to save the faithful, the lost, the people who so desperately wanted to hear His voice.

God sent His Son to live on earth, fully man, to die on a cross for all of our sins. Being perfect and without sin, He carried the weight of every sin where it was atoned on that cross. I think about Mary, watching her baby get brutally murdered in front of her. Did she cry? Did she try to stop it? Did she silently know that His will had to be done?

But death was only the beginning of the story. Three days later, He rose from the grave, forever unifying us with God to live with Him for eternity! All of our sins can be forgiven! We can have the Holy Spirit upon us! God lives and breathes and walks among us, and we have the hope of heaven forever! 

Just as Christ’s resurrection signifies triumph over death and the promise of new life, it also offers a metaphorical blueprint for our own capacity for rebirth and transformation. For a mortal person, resurrection need not be literal: it can manifest as the shedding of old habits, the renewal of hope, or the courage to embrace change after hardship. In this sense, the divine act mirrors the human journey: moments of struggle or despair can become catalysts for growth, and the awareness of mortality can deepen our appreciation for each chance to begin again. Christ’s rising from the tomb becomes an invitation to see endings not as finality, but as fertile ground for personal renewal, reminding us that even in our brokenness, the possibility of reinvention is always within reach.

It's always within reach...as long as what you're reaching for is God.

God loves you. He sacrificed everything for you. This gift is yours if you just take it. Being in relationship with God means I walk lighter, I have a peace that surpasses all understanding, I have a joy that can’t be shaken, and my life has a divine purpose. And so does yours, mama.

Please, if you aren’t already, consider finding a local church and attending their service. Maybe you’ll meet a new friend. Maybe you’ll encounter God in a way that you haven’t before. I just ask you to trust in Him and take this leap of faith, just like I answered His call to start this blog. 

Let God into your life. It’s the most important decision you will ever make. Find meaning in the little things… and in the most spectacular, perfect, wonderful, most amazing thing of all.

“Empty Tomb Resurrection Jar” Craft Tutorial

This craft symbolizes Christ’s resurrection and invites reflection on personal renewal, making it perfect for Easter and for connecting faith to everyday life.

Materials Needed

• Small clear jar with lid (mason jars work great)

• Small smooth stones (1–3 per jar)

• Soil or sand

• Grass seeds, flower seeds, or small plant cuttings

• Mini cross (optional, can be made from twigs or craft sticks)

• Water

• Marker or small tag for labeling

• Optional decorations: ribbon, paint, or stickers

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Steps

1. Prepare the Base

   • Fill the jar about 1/4 full with soil or sand.

   • Explain that this represents the tomb before resurrection—a place of waiting and stillness.

     
     

2. Add the Stones

   • Place one or two small stones inside the jar, representing the stone rolled away from Christ’s tomb.

   • Optional: Write “hope,” “renewal,” or a short personal intention on the stones to symbolize your own resurrection or rebirth.

     
     

3. Plant the Seeds

   • Sprinkle grass or flower seeds over the soil.

   • Discuss how seeds need darkness and time before they sprout—just as transformation in our own lives sometimes requires patience and growth.

     
     

4. Add a Cross

   • Place a mini cross inside the jar, either standing or resting against the stones.

   • This reminds us that Christ’s resurrection is the foundation for new life and change.

     
     

5. Water and Care

   • Lightly water the soil and place the jar somewhere it can get sunlight.

   • As the seeds grow, reflect on your own spiritual or personal growth, making a connection between the sprouting life and Christ’s rising.

     
     

6. Decorate & Personalize

   • Add ribbons, stickers, or paint to make the jar your own.

   • Label it with a word or phrase that captures your hope for renewal this Easter.

     
     

Reflection

As you watch the seeds sprout and grow, think of the ways your life can experience resurrection; old patterns can fall away, hope can rise, and personal transformation is always possible. Each new leaf is a reminder of Christ’s promise and your own capacity to begin again.

Share your prayers and blessings - and your new beginnings! - with the Home Sweet Holleigh community! Comment below or engage on social media! Find me on Instagram and TikTok at @homesweetholleigh

Upgrade your Easter Celebration to show how much you TRULY love Christ with these incredible and affordable items from Hobby Lobby!

Highland Cow With Eggs Shelf Sitter

Bunny Wreath Wood Wall Decor

He Is Risen Floral Wood Decor

Tulips & Eggs Rattan Wall Cross

remember to always find meaning in the little things

embrace the power of resurrection

you too can be reborn

if only you would reach for God

God's Gift Can Be Yours If ONLY you would TAKE it