I hope you all are enjoying your Friday after Thanksgiving! Today, I link up with the talented Aimee for Finding Beauty Friday. To me, it's about slowing down and finding beauty in everyday things. And, of course, I can't resist putting scripture on a beautiful photo. Enjoy!Link up with us! …
Do you forgive easily?
Forgiveness, to forgive, forgive one another is all over the bible. And, as Christians, we know that we are supposed to forgive others just as God forgives us for all of our sins. And, as humans, sometimes forgiving someone can seem nearly impossible.How can you forgive someone? When are you supposed to forgive them, right away or can you take some time to be angry?Matthew 6:14-15 For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if …
Adopting a soldier
I'm sure you've watched the news, and know that some of our brave men and women were deployed again. And I'm sure you're aware that the holiday season is fast approaching us. So, I've started putting together care packages for some of our troops filled with silly things such as rubber band shooter guns, harmonicas, and also things they can use like candy, (of course candy will be involved), cookies, coffee, and even a couple of toiletries. Why? Because my brother is over there again, and because …
Grateful Heart Monday
Every Monday, Emily from Ember Grey hosts a Grateful Heart link up. I recently started participating in this because, if we're completely honest with ourselves, we are all a bit grumpy on Monday's. The weekend is over, back to work (for most) and/or back to getting the children and spouses back in their routines... it can be stressful. So, to have to sit and think about what you're grateful for on a Monday really puts you in a much better mindset for the rest of the day! So, …
A Break
Over the past few weeks, I've been kinda hard on myself. I have made sure that I am taking time to rest and I am focusing in on the things that I need to get done, but there is still something that I'm not doing. I'm not giving myself a break. Well, I really enjoy reading, doing projects, blogging. I have had a lot going on and this causes my hobbies to take a back burner. I don't really like this idea, but I realize that I have to be realistic. For this reason, I have decided to give …