August 2026 – The Suede Sofa Blog

Come to the Well and Drink

August has been full. A lot of good things. A lot of moving pieces. A lot of go, go, go. And somewhere in the middle of all of it, my quiet time with God slipped. Not intentionally. I didn’t decide I didn’t need it anymore. Actually, I could feel the lack of it. And IContinue reading “Come to the Well and Drink”

🎯 THE 80/20 RULE

🎯 THE 80/20 RULE A Simple Principle for Wise Stewardship There’s a fascinating principle that shows up all over life—in our relationships, health, finances, work, personal growth, spiritual lives, and the way we use our time and energy. A relatively small number of things account for a surprisingly large share of the results. You canContinue reading “🎯 THE 80/20 RULE”

Strong & Courageous

One of my favorite verses has long been Joshua 1:9: “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged…” I love those words. And while it’s important to read Scripture in context—to understand: 👤 Who God was speaking to📍 What was happening🎯 What He was calling thatContinue reading “Strong & Courageous”

⚙️ Don’t Let the Process Hijack the Purpose

Have you ever spent so much time perfecting the process that you lost sight of why you were doing it in the first place? Here’s something I’ve been learning that has been a genuine game changer for me. I love creating systems. ✅ Checklists.✅ Routines.✅ Organizing.✅ Finding better ways to do things. I genuinely enjoyContinue reading “⚙️ Don’t Let the Process Hijack the Purpose”