“And when he saw their faith…” Luke 5:20 Do you know what moves the hand of God? This may surprise you, but God is not moved by complaining and self-pity. He’s not even moved by our needs. Yes, He is concerned about our needs and yes, He wants to meet our needs, but we have … More Can God See Your Faith?
1. Your kid’s homework ~ Oh yes, it’s a familiar scene: your little one at the kitchen table, frustrated and unfocused on their math assignment that they just caaaan’t figure out, Mom. Or their reading project that is SO BORING, Dad. It’s all too easy as parents to want to jump in, give the answers, … More It won't be long now before the kiddos head back to school, start this school year off right with these 6 things most parents/guardians need to NOT DO this school year.
Herschel Settlement Backpack ~ A basic book bag with a twist. This single front pocket pack is equipped with an electronics sleeve and is available in nine color and pattern options. To buy: $55, shop.herschelsupply.com. Urbio Magnetic Modular System ~ If you’re short on desk space, use a bare wall for organizing the office essentials. … More Well I hate to admit it but it's right around the corner….Back To School time! Here are 8 Modern Back-to-School Items ~ send your kids back to the classroom with these cool updates on old-school favorites.
“Still other seed fell on good soil. It came up, grew and produced a crop, some multiplying thirty, some sixty, some a hundred times.” Mark 4:8 It is so important to have a disciplined thought life. When somebody calls you something, either good or bad, that seed is planted in the soil of your mind. However, … More Water the Right Seeds
Around the WorldExplore new uses for old maps. Use spray adhesive to attach a map to a plain lampshade. Then glue coordinating grosgrain ribbon around the top and bottom edges to finish. Squared OffDress up a drum shade with this pretty geometric treatment. Gather paint chips in your desired color palette, and use a square … More Lamp it up……Consider one of the DIY Lamp Projects to re-vamp your space.
Fourth of July festivities practically beg for vintage decor, so put favorite nostalgic items to use. Old cheese boxes and blue Mason jars provide storage for forks, knives and spoons. Keep this holiday’s iconic color palette chic by sticking to a simple color palette of primarily white and blue and displaying items like linen napkins … More Show your patriotic spirit by throwing a Vintage County Fair-Inspired Party, inviting friends and family to a vintage-inspired county fair party that's filled with food, drinks and games
“Jesus said, ‘Either make the tree sound (healthy and good), and its fruit sound (healthy and good), or make the tree rotten (diseased and bad), and its fruit rotten (diseased and bad); for the tree is known and recognized and judged by its fruit. You offspring of vipers! How can you speak good things when … More Known by Our Fruit ~ Is Yours Sweet or Sour
If a handmade Father’s Day gift just doesn’t cut it anymore, throw Dad a beer tasting party with his favorite drinks, food, games and friends. To get started, start with a Dad’s Day Party Table that shows him just how much you love him outfitted with a rustic-theme, complete with his favorite snacks, beer and … More Wondering what to get Dad for Father's Day…..How about throwing him a beer tasting party.
“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all” 2 Corinthians 4:17 Aren’t you glad that your troubles and trials are only temporary? In fact, today’s verse tells us they are momentary. Compared with eternity, our troubles don’t last long at all! As you stand strong in … More No Matter Your Circumstance….
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