Happy October! And happy Scripture, Memory Team Day! I’d been thinking about how much I enjoyed working puzzles as a child and decided to order one since the only one in the house is an Alice in Wonderland from my mother’s childhood. I ordered Renoir's Chrysanthemums - you probably are not surprised I selected a floral. I am having so much fun doing this puzzle! It started out on one table in the living room and even though I measured, the table was too small for the puzzle and all the ... Read More about Scripture Memory Team 2025 – Verse 10
First red leaves of the season
There’s something about the first red leaves of the season. #TheGloryOfTheLordIsAllAround #FindingBeautyInEveryFaceAndPlace #Fall #RedLeaves #ISeeYouLord #RedeemedByTheBloodOfTheLamb ... Read More about First red leaves of the season
Scripture Memory Team 2025 – Verse 9
Happy September, friends! And happy Scripture Memory Team Day! I was a bit sentimental when I found out the Scripture verse this month because it’s the first verse I ever remember committing to memory some 50 - give or take - years ago. “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28 Granted, I memorized it in the KJV, and it will probably forever be implanted in my gray matter that way; but we ... Read More about Scripture Memory Team 2025 – Verse 9
Golden Memories
When Robin, Jennifer, and I visited Magnolia Market, I was drawn to the ribbons that Joanna Gaines used in her decor. She had gold ribbons tied beautifully on wreaths and holding a cluster of bells. The color was such a throwback to my childhood and the original shades of gold brocade fabric on mom’s Chesterfield sofa. With the changing of the leaves here already, I was eager to welcome fall decor inside, too. I loosely tied this velvet goldenrod ribbon on mis-matched brass candlesticks and feel ... Read More about Golden Memories
Scripture Memory Team 2025 – Verse 8
As soon as I read this month's verse, I was taken back to my former school principal, Mr. Munro, and the thought that it was one of his favorite verses. The thought kept churning in my mind - this connection of Mr. Munro and Colossians 3:17 - till I reached out to his lovely widow and she confirmed that yes, it was indeed one of his favorites. Do you ever connect people and Bible verses together? For instance, one verse I remember when I think about my mom is Proverbs 25:11, “A word fitly spoken ... Read More about Scripture Memory Team 2025 – Verse 8