It feels like forever since I’ve been in a crafting mood, but Paper Sundae’s current challenge – A Change Of Season – spoke to my heart. For the past few weeks, I’ve been taking a class called Grief Share to help me walk though some painful losses in my life. During this process, one of the […]
Songs Of Worship #3: Forever God Is Faithful
Happy weekend everyone! For this week’s moment of worship, I’ve chosen Forever by Michael W. Smith – a praise song based on Psalm 136. If you’re a newsletter subscriber, be sure to click here to watch the video – the art in the video is amazing! Forever by Michael W. Smith Give thanks to the Lord, […]
The Great Bellagio Pumpkins
The Bellagio – Las Vegas This week’s theme at Shutter Love Tuesdays is Pumpkins, and I’m delighted to share this shot of the most amazing pumpkins I have ever seen! The backdrop is part of the ever-changing seasonal display in The Bellagio’s Conservatory and Botanical Gardens – the tour is free if you are in the vicinity! […]
Create With Joy Turns A Year Old!
There’s excitement in the air at The Paper Palace – today, Create With Joy turns a year old! I had planned to write a longer post about what this occasion means to me, but as circumstances would have it, I took a bad tumble this morning and need to limit my time at the computer, […]
Songs Of Worship #2: Indescribable
This week, I’ve been thinking about how God uses adversity to draw us to Him. It’s easy to praise God when times are good. But God tests our faith during tough times. That’s when we either draw close to God or drift apart. God uses adversity to deepen our relationship with Him and to reveal […]
Furry First Fridays: The Stowaways
Legend & Tsunami Launch Their Mischievous Plans Do your pets always seem to know when you’re up to something? In our household, Legend and Tsunami are constantly watching our every move. As a result, they often know what we’re up to before we figure it out ourselves! Several months ago, Prince Charming had to pack a […]
WOYWW 39: Flight Of The Butterfly
ATC JAMS: Flight Of The ButterflyDesigners: Lynette Sprengel, Kathy Eddy, and Me Happy What’s On Your Workspace Wednesday! Your response to last week’s post on ATC JAMS was amazing, so I wanted to open today by sharing the completed cards. After considering several design options, I decided to add clear dewdrops to the card to […]
Photos, Favicons, & Blog Awards
The Mallards For the past several weeks, I’ve enjoyed perusing the sites of many talented photographers on the Tuesday and Wednesday photography blog hops. If you believe that a picture is worth a thousand words, be sure to tune in each week for a chance to peek into my world and others, one photo at a time. It’s a […]
Robert Frost: Nothing Gold Can Stay
Autumn ATC: Brilliant Colors When I think about Autumn, Robert Frost’s classic poem, Nothing Gold Can Stay, always comes to mind. I first discovered this poetic gem as a young girl when Ponyboy recited the poem to Johnny during a particularly poignant scene from S.E. Hinton’s award-winning novel, The Outsiders: Nature’s first green is gold, Her […]
How Great Is Our God
All week, I’ve been reflecting on the glory of God. His greatness. His vastness. His character. The following song expresses, both musically and lyrically, what my soul and spirit feel. I invite you to take a few moments and join me in a moment of worship. How Great Is Our God – Chris Tomlin […]
Vegetable Curry With Pork
Vegetable Curry With Pork Are you in the mood for a healthy, versatile dish that’s perfect for the change in seasons? Why not whip up some curry this week! I love this recipe for several reasons. First – it’s delicious! Curry is not something we usually serve in our household, so it’s always a delight […]