We tend to think that kindness is easy. Soft. Nice. It’s something you learn in kindergarten — how to say “please” and “thank you” and share your Goldfish crackers. Kindness has gotten a rep of being like Glinda the Good Witch, all gentleness and smiles. Someone with a “No, please, after you, I insist”…
Get Real Real
In my first couple of weeks [at Baylor University], I met a kid I’ll call Peter. I can’t remember what his parents did for work, but whatever it was, it allowed him to have $5,000 a month to spend on whatever he wanted. Not the necessities like books or courses or even the meal plan.…
Make Kindness Loud
The power of kindness was not a new thought to Jo and me. This concept is echoed in our Magnolia Manifesto, a series of statements that lead out the work we do as a company, serving as a lighthouse of sorts. No matter the conditions, these words guide us home. A line from that…
A Strong Foundation
Getting cut from baseball was something I never saw coming. And looking back, I can see that it could’ve played out one of several ways. First possibility: I could have dropped out of college and spent my days lying around the house with my five lazy roommates, eating a sick amount of pizza and…
Best Books for Father’s Day | Our Top Christian Father’s Day Gifts
Fathers play a huge role in our lives… second only to our Father above. Show dads you love them this year with some of our inspirational books, Bibles, and devotionals perfect for fathers. Don’t forget — Father’s Day is June 17! Stock up on some gifts for dads, grandpas, and friends while these prices last.…
Capital Gaines: Never Quit Your Day Dream
See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. — Isaiah 43:19 You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. — Hebrews 10:36…
Some of the Most Anticipated New Books of Fall 2017
Have you found your fall reading material yet? Look no further; we’re rounding up some of our most awaited books of the season! Now is the time to take advantage of our unbeatable pre-order deals and enjoy these highly anticipated books that offer motivation, spiritual guidance, and inspiration for your everyday walk with Jesus. Here are some of our…
Changing the Atmosphere
… to be made new in the attitude of your minds… — Ephesians 4:23 I’ve been recently reminded that the way I perceive my circumstances can really make or break my day and can have a major effect on those around me. My attitude going into places can either add or take away from the…
The Magnolia Story: Trust God With Your Dreams
I truly loved everything about that shop. But the voice just kept on telling me, Jo, it’s time. I wrestled with it for weeks until finally I felt it in my heart. I thought about the words of all of those women who were in my shop every day, telling me to cherish this time…