Forgiveness is an act of the will,
and the will can function
regardless of the temperature of the heart.
~ corrie ten boom ~
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Sunday, January 4, 2015
Focus
So, this year I was thinking about what my new year's resolutions should be, and of course, it's always the same 'ole same 'ole, lose weight, get organized, simplify, etc. I came upon a couple of blog posts, GetOneWord & (in)courage. The premise is to find your one word, and focus on that word. So I prayed about it, and really didn't want the word to be of my choosing. But human nature tends to get in the way, and I decided to choose abide. I had an uneasy feeling about it, and another word kept coming into sight. Everywhere I read I saw the word "focus". I didn't want that word, I wanted abide. It was not to be.
Honestly, after thinking about it, I do have tendencies to go off and start one project without finishing what I have already started. This year, I'm really going to work on this. There are things around the house that I want to get finished, projects with my quilting business that I need to get finished, and the list goes on.
So rather than setting myself up for failure, I'm going to "focus" on my word. Hopefully, prayerfully that will work!!
I'll keep you posted!!
Have a blessed day!!
Linda
Honestly, after thinking about it, I do have tendencies to go off and start one project without finishing what I have already started. This year, I'm really going to work on this. There are things around the house that I want to get finished, projects with my quilting business that I need to get finished, and the list goes on.
So rather than setting myself up for failure, I'm going to "focus" on my word. Hopefully, prayerfully that will work!!
I'll keep you posted!!
Have a blessed day!!
Linda
sunshine in January
self cleaning ovens
Thursday, January 1, 2015
Happy New Year!!!
Well, this seems to be one of my favorite posts!!! Seems it's the only one I made all last year!! Good intentions, right?!
Well, anyways, Happy New Year!! I pray this coming year finds you well, and has good things in store for you! We have plenty of plans already in the making, and one of them is to document them here.
My first object for the new year is to memorize scripture. There's nothing like having the sword of the spirit when you're going through a battle. Beth Moore, from Living Proof Ministries has launched her 2015 Siesta Scripture Memory Team, and I have chosen to participate. We will memorize 24 of our favorite scripture verses for the year, two each month. She has a great party planned in Houston in January 2016 to wrap it up. Check out her blog for more details.
The verse I've chosen to memorize for this week is 2 Corinthians 10:3-5
For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ.
Yeah, it's a lot, but I'm determined.
Why don't you join me?
See you soon,
Linda
Well, anyways, Happy New Year!! I pray this coming year finds you well, and has good things in store for you! We have plenty of plans already in the making, and one of them is to document them here.
My first object for the new year is to memorize scripture. There's nothing like having the sword of the spirit when you're going through a battle. Beth Moore, from Living Proof Ministries has launched her 2015 Siesta Scripture Memory Team, and I have chosen to participate. We will memorize 24 of our favorite scripture verses for the year, two each month. She has a great party planned in Houston in January 2016 to wrap it up. Check out her blog for more details.
The verse I've chosen to memorize for this week is 2 Corinthians 10:3-5
For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ.
Yeah, it's a lot, but I'm determined.
Why don't you join me?
See you soon,
Linda
having dinner cooked for you
driving around with the baby
a sunny if cold day
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Thanksgiving
Well, it's November again, and all of the gratitude lists are popping up on Facebook. I've decided to post mine here.
I read a book by Ann Voscamp called 1000 Gifts. It's her journey on finding grace everyday, in all things. She keeps a journal, a gratitude journal. Everyday she writes down three things that she is grateful for. The idea is to focus on all of your blessings instead of the negativity. There are studies on how this is beneficial to health and well being.
So, here we go....
Day One.
The thing that I am most grateful for in my life is my salvation. Jesus Christ suffered a horrible death to pay for my sins, past, present, and future. Because of Him, I have been spared the fiery depths of hell.
Amazing Grace.
I read a book by Ann Voscamp called 1000 Gifts. It's her journey on finding grace everyday, in all things. She keeps a journal, a gratitude journal. Everyday she writes down three things that she is grateful for. The idea is to focus on all of your blessings instead of the negativity. There are studies on how this is beneficial to health and well being.
So, here we go....
Day One.
The thing that I am most grateful for in my life is my salvation. Jesus Christ suffered a horrible death to pay for my sins, past, present, and future. Because of Him, I have been spared the fiery depths of hell.
Amazing Grace.
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Halloween????!!!!
Did you know that there are only 83 days until Halloween? It can take it's good old time. I am in no hurry! I can hardly believe that it's August already. This summer has gone so quickly. Way too fast!! Kathy sure is ready for Halloween!! She's always ready. She brought me three more quilts with that very theme. I lost count already of how many I have quilted for her.
She will use this one as a tablecloth, so I quilted it a little heavier than normal. You can see the pattern on the picture below. Spiderwebs!
You've got to love these wonky log cabins, and that background polkadot. I'm sure that will look great draped over a chair!
I've already got a couple of Christmas quilts in the cue!! Maybe one day I'll make one of my own!!
*another note from a friend!! (can you believe it? three in one week! I just love getting mail!)
*barbecued pulled pork
*hearing an old favorite song
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
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