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 […]
A Tale Of Two Bears
Cuthbert & Molly, The Onion Skin Twins A few weeks ago, I had the good fortune of discovering The Inner World Of Emma’s Bears. My timing was impeccable – my visit occurred in the midst of a giveaway for these precious bears! Their Fur Was Dyed From Brown & Red Onions – Hence Their Names! Emma chose […]
WOYWW 38: ATC JAMS
ATC JAMS – Work In Progress – Spots 1 & 2 Completed Last week, I received an exciting an unexpected surprise in the mail: an envelope filled with three ATC JAMS! For those of you unfamiliar with this term, ATC JAMS stands for Artist Trading Cards – Just Add More Stuff! It is a round robin ATC swap where three […]
My Sweet Boys
My Sweet Boys – Tsunami & Legend I love it when my boys rest peacefully together. I thought this would be the perfect photo to share for this week’s: Something Beautiful Sweet Shot Tuesday Wordless Wednesday (The Original) Wordless Wednesday at Faith, Hope, & A Whole Lotta Love Wordless Wednesday at Never Growing Old
Award Time: One Lovely Blog
Today I received a wonderful surprise. Bonny from Quick Tattletails honored me with the One Lovely Blog Award! I’m always happy when someone takes the time out of their day to let me know how much my blogging efforts are appreciated. I’m even more thrilled by the opportunity to honor 15 fabulous bloggers who have inspired me along the […]