Welcome to Inspire Me Monday
A place to share your creative inspirations
Sharpen your creative vision and
Showcase your creative talents!
I invite you to inspire others and
Nurture your creative spirit by
Joining our Creative Blog Hop!
To participate, simply join my creative community and
Follow the guidelines at the end of this post!
What’s Inspiring You This Week?
Here’s What’s Inspiring Me…
Inspiration From God’s Word
Weeping may endure for a night,
But joy comes in the morning.
Psalm 30:5
Art Source: Inspired Anyway
Devotion Of The Week
Lori – Distressed – Dingy Or Distinctive?
Sometimes I feel distressed…
Sometimes I’m damaged too…
(But) Faith tells me distressed and damaged is not
Discarded and defeated.
Lori is the author of
Joy In The Journey –
Encouragement for Homeschooling Moms
A resource I highly recommend!
Book & Giveaway Of The Week
Wrestling With The Devil by Lex Luger
I am not into sports and wrestling –
But I love stories of those who walk away from lives of
Death and destruction and find new life in Christ!
If you love autobiographies and powerful testimonies,
Be sure to check out this book!
This giveaway is open to US residents.
Other giveaways are listed on my sidebar!
Highlights From Week 84
The Caldwell Couple – Instilling Creativity In Children
You’ll love this wonderful castle designed for “Princess Mia”!
Home Style Report – Blueberry & Peach Cobbler
Can’t wait to try this mouth-watering recipe from Jenn!
Atop Serenity Hill – Back To School Wreath
Consie is celebrating her new job with this beautiful wreath!
Refrain From The Identical – Dream
JoDee encourages us to Dream beyond our fears and limitations
Through her artwork and creative writing!
The Crafty Scientist – Interchangeable Pinwheel Wreath
Another fun wreath – featured not only because of the fun pinwheels,
But also because the decorations are designed to be interchangeable!
Talent is timeless.
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Inspire Me Monday – Week 84!
Inspire Me Monday #85 – Week Of August 19, 2013
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!
The party will remain open all week so have fun sharing – inspire me with your comments – and please, use the social media buttons below the post to spread the word!
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Hi Ramona, good to back in the blogging groove. Thank you for hosting the inspirational Monday a great way to start the week!!
So glad you’re back on the circuit Karren!
Thank you so much, sweet friend, for sharing my book and blog. Blessings to you!
You’re welcome Lori! I just sent you an e-mail as well! 🙂
Thanks so much for hosting! Have a great week!
Poppy
You too Poppy!
Thanks so much for hosting! There’s lots to be inspired by in this list! 🙂
Thanks Renee – I LOVE Inspire Me Monday and all of the wonderful shares each week! 🙂
Thank you for hosting such a great link party!
Raven J. True Blue Baking
Thanks for sharing your mouth-watering recipes each week Raven!
Nice features. Thank you so much for the cool party. Have a lovely week.
FABBY
You too, sweet Fabby!
thank you so much for hosting!
have a great remainder of your weekend.
:))
You too, dear Betty!
Thanks, friend!
Love your IMM hop. Hope all is well!
You too Chris! Have a fabulous week!
Thank you so much for the feature! And for letting me know 🙂 Happy weekend!
You too Consie! Thanks for such a fabulous share! 🙂
Thanks a lot for hosting! Have a wonderful week!
You too Judy!
Thanks for hosting!
Thanks for partying with us!
I’m a little later than I wanted too, but I just got in from out of town. Blessings!
Welcome back Arnoldo – hope you had a fabulous trip!
Thanks so much for the feature Joy! Can’t wait to link up again – thanks for hosting!!
My pleasure Jenn – look forward to seeing more of your creativity in action! 🙂
Thanks for another great start to the week- love all the different types of posts you highlight and that link up- so many great things to explore this week!
Thanks Carolyn – I try my best to highlight a diverse sanpling each week – there are always SO many great projects to choose from!
Thanks for hosting!
I hope you are having a great weekend!
You too Melissa!
Thanks for hosting and have an inspired week!
You too Meryl!
Love the back to school wreath idea! So cute!
Thanks for hosting!
Isn’t that adorable? Inspiring, even! 🙂
Have always loved that verse and promise that joy comes in the morning! There have been times when I really held onto that, knowing that any difficulty would not last forever and that joy would come! Thanks for hosting today.
Isn’t that a beautiful verse?
There’s a song that contains that verse and I always hear it in my head when I think of it!
Thank you for hosting. Wonderful creations from food to crafting!
Thanks Donna – have a wonderful week!
Thanks for hosting another wonderful link party!
Thanks so much for hosting!
I’m inspired by my mom. She passed away unexpectedly May 1. As I reflect on her life more and more, I’m amazed by her unwavering faith in God and the grace with which she handled the pain she was in. She’s my hero.
I love the verse “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.” Psalm 30:5
That defines my life right now. And God does give joy, even in the sorrow.
I’m sorry for your loss, Mary – but truly appreciate the beautiful and inspiring comment you shared!
“God gives joy, even in sorrow”. So true. Repeating in case someone needs to hear that!
Ooops. I forgot to put my link in the post above…. 🙂
Thank you so much for the party! Have a wonderful week. 🙂
Hugs
Kathy
Thank you for hosting such an inspirational start to the week! Love looking at what everyone else is doing!
Thanks for joining us this week!
Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop xo