COLOR!

Spring screams COLOR!This Spring and Summer lets do color the right way...

{fashion, florals, food}

 

I leave you with some words of wisdom: don't forget to pick up some Passion iced tea the season!

Morning and Evening

Today's devotional by Spurgeon is definitely one to remember each day. Its just a reminder that we are prone to becoming tired and dry and we need to be filled again and again. So many things in life slow us down and bring us down and work against our joy and passion for God. So we must fight against that and take action! And remember, Paul compared the Christian life to a race...

Galatians 6:9"do not grow weary"

Romans 12:11 "not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord

1 Samuel 12:24 "Only fear the LORD, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he hath done for you." 

 

"Every work which he began in the service of the house of God in law and in commandment, seeking his God, he did with all his heart and prospered."              2 Chronicles 31:21

This is no unusual occurrence; it is the general rule of the moral universe that those men prosper who do their work with all their hearts, while those are almost certain to fail who go to their labour leaving half their hearts behind them. God does not give harvests to idle men except harvests of thistles, nor is he pleased to send wealth to those who will not dig in the field to find its hid treasure. It is universally confessed that if a man would prosper, he must be diligent in business. It is the same in religion as it is in other things. If you would prosper in your work for Jesus, let it be heart work, and let it be done with all your heart. Put as much force, energy, heartiness, and earnestness into religion as ever you do into business, for it deserves far more. The Holy Spirit helps our infirmities, but he does not encourage our idleness; he loves active believers. Who are the most useful men in the Christian church? The men who do what they undertake for God with all their hearts. Who are the most successful Sabbath-school teachers? The most talented? No; the most zealous; the men whose hearts are on fire, those are the men who see their Lord riding forth prosperously in the majesty of his salvation. Whole-heartedness shows itself in perseverance; there may be failure at first, but the earnest worker will say, “It is the Lord’s work, and it must be done; my Lord has bidden me do it, and in his strength I will accomplish it.” Christian, art thou thus “with all thine heart” serving thy Master? Remember the earnestness of Jesus! Think what heart-work was his! He could say, “The zeal of thine house hath eaten me up.” When he sweat great drops of blood, it was no light burden he had to carry upon those blessed shoulders; and when he poured out his heart, it was no weak effort he was making for the salvation of his people. Was Jesus in earnest, and are we lukewarm?  

Winter Soup Party

This is the perfect time of the year for soup. It warms you up from a cold and wintery night and it is so comforting too (especially when you're sick). I love that soup can be thick and hearty making it a main dish or can be a light starter. I hope you enjoy these soup recipes for a soup party or for just a warm get together with friends and family...don't forget the bread and dessert!

Baked Potato Soup

15-Minute Lentil Soup

Cheese bread

Crock Pot Caramel Apple Crumble

Friday Inspiration: Back Bends

Happy Friday! Here are some back bend poses that strengthen your entire body. This is much needed after a busy week and after a couple of snowboarding trips I made during my Christmas vacation. Enjoy!  

Dancer Pose: strengthens legs and ankles, improves balance



Bridge Pose: aids in digetstion, strengthens neck and spine



Upward-facing dog: strengthens wrists, improves posture

New Year...New Self

Feel refreshed this New Year with God's Word! Many people have resolutions and goals for the next 12 months (exercise more, eat right, manage finances...) and these are all great goals and should be worked on (Please do!) But many people are focusing more on the temporal fixes and changes and not on anything eternal.

“All flesh is like grass

and all its glory like the flower of grass.
The grass withers,

and the flower falls,

but the word of the Lord remains forever.” ! Peter 1:24, 25

Let these truths highlight your year and characterize your life...

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Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing.
1 Peter 3:8,9

Deck the Halls {and every room of the house!}

Here are a few ideas to glam up your home for Christmas! The most wonderful time of the year!


Do 2 Christmas trees instead of one!



Ornaments everywhere!

Kitchen Decor

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas!



A beautiful mantle made with garland and feathers



Wednesday's Wisdom

" I rejoice to think that all things are at thy disposal, and I love to leave them there. Then prayer turns wholly into praise, and all I can do is to adore and love thee."

The Valley of Vision

{Election}

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Christmas Treats!

I'm back to blogging now and so excited to share new things! I know I skipped blogging about Thanksgiving and that's why I wanted to be here for Christmas. My main Thanksgiving dessert was the one and only pumpkin cheesecake which I enjoy baking every year. For Christmas, I love to have a variety of treats...from cookies to bars to homemade quick breads and cheesecake (of course). Here are some of my favorite ones for this year and from years past:

 

Here are some recipes too!

1. Maple glazed gingerbread marshmellow treats
2. Starbucks (copy cat) Cranberry Bliss bars
3. Choco Hazlenut Latte cookies
4. Glazed Eggnog bread
5. Gingerbread Cheesecake
6. Cinnmon rolls  (Homemade every year on Christmas morning!)

Happy Halloween {Costumes}

No scary costumes here just funny and cute!!

Paper, Rock and Scissors! (Pinterest)

Martha Stewart

Adorable!

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Just weird!

My favorite!

No go trick or treating!

Birthday Cookies for a Princess!!

For Molly's 8th birthday I made her favorite cookies...giant M&M cookies! Of course, I added extra chocolate chips :) Here's how its done



Encouragement

Here are some artsy quotes of encouragement...enjoy!


{Via Pinterest}

Wednesday's Wisdom

"Let me lay aside every sin admired of many; help me to walk by thy side, lean on thy arm, hold converse with thee, that henceforth I may be salt of the earth and a blessing to all"

The Valley of Vision

{Regeneration}

Friday Inspiration

Fall Clothes!!!

Jackets and Coats



Target only $39.99



Anthropology $148



Tights



 

                                            

     Forever 21 $5-6

Dressy 



Polka dots just keep coming back! (Topshop.com)



Fall Baking Heaven

1. Apple cider bread
2. Cheesecake topped brownies with pumpkin butter swirl
3. Autumn cheesecake
4. Pumpkin cream cheese muffins
5. Iced cinnamon pecan biscotti
6. Maple oat nut scones