Pursuing a life of less yields richness money can’t buy. “Better one handful with tranquillity than two handfuls with toil and chasing after the wind.” (Ecclesiastes 4:6 NIV) September is a difficult month for my family. With four people heading out to three different schools, there’s a lot to juggle. Two parents who are teachers and…
Author: Tracy
Hi! I’m Tracy...Christ-follower, wife, mama, writer, blogger, speaker, teacher, dreamer. I love Earl Grey Tea and quiet mornings. Here at Earl Grey and Yellow, the focus is striving to be faithful and appreciate the small things. So glad you stopped by. Please have a look around and subscribe to our newsletter and social media to stay connected.
You Are Somebody!
Some days, life beats us up. We fall short. We mess up. People disappoint us, and we disappoint others. Feelings of inadequacy can creep in and paralyze us. Days like that can make a person feel like a big, fat nobody. At least that’s how it goes for me sometimes. It’s an awful feeling. The…
Daybreak Savior: Benefits of Morning Devotions
“God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day.” (Psalm 46:5) Just over nine years ago, I began doing morning devotions. For years, I half-heartedly tried to develop a consistent habit of morning devotions. It never quite happened because I didn’t stick with it. Sunday mornings were the…
Keeping in Step with the Holy Spirit
Here we are–the end of August. I go back to school as a high school teacher this week. My husband starts back to teaching next week. Lots on our plates in September. Our kids begin third and eighth grade also. This is a crazy busy time for us since all of us are returning to…
Jesus is Enough
Sometimes we overcomplicate things because we feel the need to leverage control in situations. Reliance on our own wit, strength, connections, and abilities can get us into trouble. When we focus on what we bring to the table, we lose sight of the real source of all strength–Jesus. This can lead to all kinds of…