Dear Lord, Lately, I feel stuck in my life. Though I know my life is truly blessed, I have to believe you have more for me. More to do for you and others, more to see and more to receive. I believe I was created for a greater purpose. Please show me the next step in my journey and expand my territory to truly live this beautiful gift of life to its fullest. I'm ready, I'm able, I'm asking you to shine your light in me and through me. Thank you Lord for all of your Grace & Mercy. … [Read more...]
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Wine Bottle Tiki Torch Fun!
(This post contains an affiliate link. See my About Me page for more info) I love to create and this project was easy and fun! So here we go, I'll show you how to make your very own tiki torches to light up your patio space. First, choose a bottle. I chose wine bottles, but you could use any other kind of glass bottle as long it has the correct size opening for the hardware to fit. I chose a green glass bottle as well as a clear one. Soak them in warm water to remove the labels and … [Read more...]
Because of Him…
I would like to share with you a little about my Dad. He was and always will be the person who influenced my life the most and nurtured me to become who I am today and why I do what I do. My Dad passed away just a few short weeks after Fathers Day eight years ago; he was only seventy six. Some days it seems like yesterday, other days it seems like forever. I miss him dearly each day of my life, yet I know his spirit lives on in me. My Dad was a man of integrity, wisdom, perseverance, a … [Read more...]
A Writers Life
Writing and sharing what inspires your heart can be somewhat of a lonely adventure. You don't often know who is touched, who receives that Smile they needed or even if anyone is paying attention. But the truth is...God will use your heart for all who need that extra Somethin... and if at least one person's day was blessed, changed or helped in some way, you have fulfilled a greater purpose beyond what only you can see. May my heart touch yours in some special way today...peace & love to … [Read more...]
Why Don’t We?
Do you ever wonder why people say they will... and then do not? Or ask yourself why you don't when you as well, say you will? Whether to yourself or others, why are you not committed in a stronger way to make a difference? I really struggle in this in many ways, for it brings up so many questions, assumptions, and a whirlwind of feelings. So today I spent my time with God, asking for new understanding and here is how I see it. Let's begin with the various "why not's" in all the things we need … [Read more...]
Father’s Day Gift Ideas
(This post contains affiliate links. To learn more, visit my About Me page) Dad's Day is just around the corner and I've done some research shopping for you! Here are some of my favorite "somethins" and great ideas for those special Dad's in your life. Hope you enjoy the things I've found. Grill Lovers Is your guy the "Grill Master"? He might like some new tips and recipes to try. This book has five star reviews! Every grill master needs an apron, right? Here's one for … [Read more...]
Let’s Get Together!
The Calling this week is to take the time and make the effort to meet up with a friend, family member, or small group of people and spend some enjoyable time together. We all get so busy and say "let's get together", yet many times we don't take the initiative to actually make that come to fruition. It's so easy to use social media to stay connected, and as great as that is, we still need human time together in physical spaces with one another every once in awhile. Hearing someone's voice, … [Read more...]
The Lessons & Blessings in Every Storm
I had a rough week last week. And as always when life gets a little tough, God brings new insight with gentle convictions and something good from everything. So with no further ado here is my vulnerable truth. Our garage is almost 100 years old and the roof has been deteriorating for quite a few years, now at the point of needing to be totally rebuilt and replaced. Procrastination made it worse, not taking care of what was needed in the first place, but I won't go into that part, for that … [Read more...]
Claw Garden Glove Review
(this review on the Claw Garden Glove contains affiliate links. See my About Me page for more info. All opinions listed here are my own) So I FINALLY got to use my claw gardening gloves, and let me tell you why I just love them! All I needed to plant my flowers this year is pictured here. The gloves, a watering can...and of course the flowers. No shovels, no gardening rakes, nothing else at all. My favorite part is how well I could dig through that old hardened dirt from last year. … [Read more...]
Favorite Summer “Somethin” Picks
(This Summertime Favorites post contains affiliate links. See my About Me page for more info) Memorial Weekend has come and gone so let's get ready for "Summertime Fun"! I've once again gathered a few of my favorite" somethins" to share with all of you. Have fun browsing and dreaming of all things Summer! Take it to the Lake/Beach/Pool My favorite thing about summer is all the things there are to do. Pool time is one of them; we have a pool and love to spend time floating and … [Read more...]