The Ruffled Mango

Joyfully practicing the fruit of the Spirit!

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A Sweet Valentine’s Tea Party

My friend Ashley (since-junior-high, not to be confused with our Ruffled Mango Ashley) and I have been tea partying together for many years now...way before she had two daughters even. But now that she does, the tea parties have only gained in popularity around her house. I'm always thrilled to join ... VIEW POST

February Scripture Writing Guide: The Heart of the Matter

If you're looking for a simple way to get more of God's Word into your daily life, look no further than a monthly scripture writing schedule. I did this for most of last year (during our Spiritual Fruit of the Month Club) and really enjoyed it. But since there were only 9 fruits of the Spirit, that ... VIEW POST

On Things Above

As I contemplate this past year of 2017, its joys and sorrows, its failures and victories, I am moved to make changes, set goals, and reprioritize some things in my life in 2018.  I have never officially written down any “New Year’s resolutions.”  I have often thought it was silly to wait ... VIEW POST

Family Favorite: Gingerbread Cookies

Are you like me? This time of year, do you have visions of sugarplums dancing in your head...and daydreams of happily decorating sweet little gingerbread cookies to leave for Santa? I do. Every Year. How many years have I ACTUALLY baked gingerbread cookies? Not many. The recipes I had tried before ... VIEW POST

New Christian Fiction Book Review: An Unexpected Legacy

I grew up a bookworm; it's an inherited trait. Both of my parents are/were teachers and both still love to read. I love books and reading so much that I helped start a Literary Ladies book club at our congregation about 5 (or so?) years ago. We read all kinds of books, but mostly Christian fiction. ... VIEW POST