enjoying a relaxed cottage style life
When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also. 2 Timothy 1:5 While reading the books in the Bible written to Timothy by Paul I was struck by the deep love and affection Paul had for Timothy. Paul was instructing Timothy how to … [Read more...]
John 10:10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. I love the music of Downhere. They're latest CD, 'On The Altar of Love' contains some fantastic songs with lyrics that are inspired by scripture. Which I think is why listening to … [Read more...]
After the Rain Comes the Sun 'My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. James 1:2-4 How can a day be a day without a night? ..How can a win be a win … [Read more...]
Proverbs 18:22, “He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord.” Can a woman be an ideal wife and mother? God created marriage because he saw a need. When a man and woman place their union in the hands of God they can trust He will care for their mutual good. So, what makes a Godly wife beautiful in God's … [Read more...]
All I Need I Already Have “And He said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee; for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” II Corinthians 12:9 I think we all struggle with something. Whether it is a physical infirmity, as was … [Read more...]
"Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? There is no searching of his understanding. He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young … [Read more...]
The Bliss of Solitude For oft, when on my couch I lie In vacant or in pensive mood, They flash upon that inward eye Which is the bliss of solitude; And then my heart with pleasure fills, And dances with the daffodils. William Wordsworth – ‘I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud’ I find myself on my … [Read more...]
I was listening to one of my favorite garden radio shows based in Atlanta. Callers present their problems and the host helps identify the issue and propose a course of action. One of the callers was concerned about a 20+ year-old Dogwood tree that was suffering. Its bark was peeling, its leaves were few and so were the … [Read more...]
Forgiveness Our Father, which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, As it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive them that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil. For thine is the … [Read more...]
Cherishing the Moments And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us: and establish thou the work of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our hands establish thou it. – Psalm 90:17 As the daylight hours shorten and the morning air takes on a crispness, I feel the need to savor each moment. In our temperate climate things are changing … [Read more...]
I am living my dream. Blessed with a wonderful husband I call Dearest and three amazing children, plus an awesome son-in-law, I find joy in creating a Delightsome life for us all. Now an 'Empty Nester', I find my passions in decorating, gardening, crafting, cooking and woven throughout the fabric of my life is my faith in God and my LORD Jesus Christ. Click here to contact me.
