Happy New Year! I am so excited to be on the cusp of 2021 and kick off the new year of our Scripture Memory Team! Let's just jump right in and start the year off right with memorizing Scripture! In case you are new here, welcome! I am so glad you are here and that you are a part of the team. Here are all the details: I am following my BFF Beth Moore’s instructions to a T. The six points that I’m going to share, in bold, as our guidelines – all come from Beth Moore’s instruction ... Read More about Scripture Memory Team 2021 – Verse 1
Finding Beauty in Every Face & Place – Branches, billows, & bricks
The weight of the snow covered branches brought two almost 30 foot evergreen limbs down. You may be able to see part of them in the picture above. Ever the optimist, I'm looking at it as more greenery and *sticks* for arrangements inside! And, I have enough to share, so if you'd like some very fresh greenery, let me know! The snow reminded me of my childhood in central Illinois where snow was a common occurrence. So, I have just a few more pictures to share because even though it was ... Read More about Finding Beauty in Every Face & Place – Branches, billows, & bricks
Trim Healthy Mama Guilt Gone Cranberry Pie Recipe & Review
Because this pie made the house smell just like a bakery while it was in the oven, I found myself skipping dinner and going straight for dessert. Mhmm, yes, I did. And, was I ever glad! I don't think I've ever had a cranberry pie pre-THM; but, this pie recipe reminded me of a coffee cake. It was good! And.... drumroll...the Salesman liked it, too. He said it had a nice texture and it was tart. It is also sweet and buttery and has the texture of a made-with-flour coffee cake. Make this ... Read More about Trim Healthy Mama Guilt Gone Cranberry Pie Recipe & Review
Jesus, Family, Friends, Sticks, & Oils
Merry Christmas, friends! I hope the joy of Christ fills your hearts and homes today. I wanted to share my favorite holiday decoration today: my mama's nativity scene. It was hand-painted in Japan and I think it is beautiful. And as icing on the cake, my dear daddy made the wooden nativity scene stable! He was always framing mama's artwork and creativity. You can also see a corner of the Behold, My Eyes Have Seen My Salvation art in the picture and also a wee corner of a family Bible ... Read More about Jesus, Family, Friends, Sticks, & Oils
Finding Beauty in Every Face & Place – Simeon’s Christmas Card
Exactly one year ago, I took this picture of lilies in front of my favorite piece of art. Not much has changed, has it?! One year later, and I'm still enjoying flowers and art! This last week I shared a story about some items that were special to me in year-round decorating; but, had special meaning for Christmas. It included this beautiful artwork that hung in my mama's home when she was growing up. It has always been special to me because it belonged to her family and because of the ... Read More about Finding Beauty in Every Face & Place – Simeon’s Christmas Card