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A place to share your creative inspirations
Sharpen your creative vision and
Showcase your creative talents!
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What’s Inspiring You This Week?
Here’s What’s Inspiring Me…
Encouragement From God’s Word
Finally, brethren, whatever things are true,
Whatever things are noble, whatever things are just,
Whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely,
Whatever things are of good report,
If there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy –
Think on these things.
Philippians 4:8
I don’t have to tell you that it’s been a rough week for our nation.
A season of joy has been marred by grief.
At times like these,
Inspiration from God’s Word take on special significance.
One bright spot that I have focused on this past week is the
Story of the Lutheran Church Charities (LCC) Canine Comfort Dogs.
By providing warmth, companionship, and unconditional love,
The LCC Comfort Dogs have helped the town of Newton
Begin the process of healing in the face of unfathomable loss.
Since the dogs’ arrival,
Traumatized children have begun to
Talk, smile, and tell their stories to these
Beautiful and therapeutic comforters.
For more information on these miraculous dogs, visit:
Meet The LCC Canine Comfort Dogs
Learn More About LCC Ministries
Learn About The Healing Power Of Dogs
Martina McBride – O Holy Night (Acapella)
I love Christmas music.
Every year I find new meaning in old songs!
My favorite Christmas song is O Holy Night.
Every year I look for new versions to fall in love with.
This year, I’d like to share this beautiful acapella version with you.
Book Of The Week
In The Land Of Blue Burqas
What’s it like for an American woman
To live in Afghanistan for five years?
The answers will at times anger you –
At times shock you – but ultimately transform you.
This is easily one of the best books I have read all year!
I encourage you to add it to your New Year’s reading list!
Merry Christmas to you, dear friends.
May your week be filled with inspiration and joy!
Highlights From Week 50
Donna’s Designs – Snowflake Dinner Invitation
Tuesdays With Jesus – A Different Kind Of Christmas
Mary C Nasser – Inspirational Card Deck Swap
Rivers Of Water – 4 Ways God Works Tragic Events To Good
Inspirations By D – Wreath Makeover
Talent is timeless.
For more fabulous features,
Visit my creative friends at
Inspire Me Monday – Week 50!
Inspire Me Monday #51 – Week Of December 24, 2012
I like the idea of Inspiration Monday.
Monday’s often get the short end of the stick
But they are fraught with potential!
Judy Palmer
Now it’s time to share your inspirations! You can participate in Inspire Me Monday in the following ways:
1) Share “What’s Inspiring You” by creating your own Inspire Me Monday post! You can include any creative challenges you’ve discovered – any books or quotes you love – any bloggers who have inspired you – anything that has inspired you and will inspire us too!
2) Share your creative projects with us! You’re welcome to link up your Arts & Crafts projects – your Recipes – your DIY, Home Décor and Organizational Ideas – your original Writing, Music & Photography – you get the idea!
3) Visit the participants – share some comment love – let them know what’s inspired you!
When you link up, be sure to include the Inspire Me Monday button and a link back to this post on all of your entries so that your readers can join the fun! The blog code is on the side bar if you need it!
Be sure to link directly to your Inspire Me Monday Posts and Creations using the permalink to the individual posts – not your blog’s home page URL – so that participants can easily find and comment on your creations!
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Thanks for the party Ramona
Have a great holiday with your family!
You too Winnie!
Thanks for being such a faithful participant in our Inspire Me Monday parties! 🙂
Thanks for hosting, Merry Christmas!
You’re welcome Paula – Merry Christmas to you too!
Thank you so much for the wonderful feature & for hosting this party today. You just made my day:-) I hope that you have a wonderful Christmas.
Thank you so much for all the 2012 parties! Have a Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year! Hugs, Penny
You’re so welcome Penny – Merry Christmas & look forward to seeing you in the New Year!
Have a wonderful holiday!
You too Carolyn – thanks for adding color to our lives!
Thank you for hosting.
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!
You too Evelyn – thank you for your friendship!
Thanks for hosting. I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas.
You too Meryl – thanks for joining us each week!
Enjoy your holidays!
Thanks so much for hosting! I always enjoy your party. 🙂 “O Holy Night” is one of my all-time favorite Christmas hymns, as well! Can’t wait to hear it tomorrow night at church! Merry Christmas!
You too Lisa!
I hope you have a very blessed season with your family!
Thanks for hosting! Merry Christmas!!
You too Diana – I love your beautiful Christmas card!
Great choices Ramona! I’ll keep a look out for that book. A blessed Christmas to you and your loved ones. May you have the choicest gifts of the season- love, joy, hope and peace beyond understanding. Patsy from HeARTworks
Merry Christmas to you, dear Patsy! I sure hope you can find that book – I know you truly would appreciate it!
Thank you for inspiring us with your beautiful arts and scriptural insights all year!
Happy Christmas Ramona. Thanks for the beautiful party you’re hosting every week.
Thanks for hosting & Merry Christmas!! Visiting from DearCreatives.com
You too Theresa! Thanks for sharing your creative talents with us all year!
Thank you for hosting and a Merry Christmas to you !
Merry Christmas to you too Linda! I’m so glad you could join us this week!
Merry Christmas Eve! I linked up my Handmade Gift Roundup this time 🙂
Sarah @ A Cat-Like Curiosity
Sounds awesome! Enjoy your Christmas Sarah!
Happy you could join the celebration – Merry Christmas to you!
I wish you a Merry Christmas!
And thanks for hosting.
Hugs from Germany!
Merry Christmas to you! 🙂
Thank you for the lovely Christmas celebration and for hosting Inspire Me Monday. Merry Christmas and may the Lord bless you abundantly in 2013.
You too Nancy!
Thank you for your abundant blessings! 🙂
Happy Christmas! x Jo
Happy Christmas to you too, Twiglet!
(Julia shared that in the UK, it is traditional for you to wish each other a “Happy” Christmas,
whereas in the US, we wish one another a “Merry” Christmas, which is something new I learned this season!)
wow, thanks for hosting on a holiday! hope you have a very merry christmas
You too Carissa!
Merry Christmas Ramona! Thank you for hosting. You always post such insightful links. Thank you.
Thanks Lisa – you have a wonderful Christmas too!
Thanks for the lovely features & for hosting, & Merry Christmas!
You’re welcome Laurie! Merry Christmas to you too!