Genesis 2:2 On the seventh day God completed the work he had been doing; he rested on the seventh day from all the work he had undertaken. God does not need to rest. God just is. Being a human I needed to rest. Between my part time job and things here at home I'm spent. … Continue reading And on the 7th day
Category: creativity
From my Preeeeeeeeciousssssssssssss to My Beloved
When I wrote the title to today's blog post I must admit to being a bit startled. "Why?" you might ask. If you've ever read The Hobbit and/or The Lord of the Rings you'll get the reference to J. R. R Tolkein's character Gollum who appears throughout the books. Gollum is a fascinating character. We … Continue reading From my Preeeeeeeeciousssssssssssss to My Beloved
Patchwork Thinking
You must decide for yourself to whom and when you give access to your interior life. For years, you have permitted others to walk in and out of your life according to their needs and desires. Thus you were no longer master in your own house, and you felt increasingly used. So, too, you quickly … Continue reading Patchwork Thinking
God speaks softly
Amy Grant: Don't Try so Hard Lyrics Amy sings this with James Taylor Another Monday comes and I just wanna breathe Cause it's a long, long week for someone wired to please I keep taking my aim, pushing it higher Wanna shine bright, even brighter now Wish I would tell myself Don't try so hard … Continue reading God speaks softly
Gifts or We’re all One of a Kind
I Corinthians 12: Unity and Variety. Now in regard to spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be unaware.... There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit;there are different forms of service but the same Lord; there are different workings but the same God who produces all of them in … Continue reading Gifts or We’re all One of a Kind
Whatsoever & Whatever!
Phil 4: 6 - 9 Brothers and sisters: Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is … Continue reading Whatsoever & Whatever!
work and dignity
I heard a new-to-me take on the Adam & Eve - temptation - fall - original sin -story that spoke to my heart in a profound way. This is one of those stories that is heard so often that we can almost share it verbatim. We can certainly share the gist of the story - … Continue reading work and dignity
It only takes a spark
Pass it On - Kurt Kaiser It only takes a spark to get a fire going And soon all those around can warm up to it's glowing that's how it is with God's love Once you've experienced it you want to sing it's fresh like spring you want to pass it on I wish for … Continue reading It only takes a spark
Teach Me
Sunday Readings: Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray just as John taught his disciples.” He said to them, “When you pray, say: Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread … Continue reading Teach Me
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From time to time I'm inviting guest authors to share with A Quilters Heart. Thank you Maggie for today's post. Maggie and I "met" on The Quilt Show website and in person at International Quilt Festival in Houston last year. “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so … Continue reading Template
