In The Word #7: When the Lost is Found
Have you ever found something that you did not realize you had lost? That happened to me last week. I was looking for a t-shirt to wear with some of my comfy pants since I was going to be home most of the day. I wanted to feel like I was in pajamas...
Life’s Journey #3: A Few Nuggets from My Silent Retreat
Hello, Sweet Circle of Friends. Last week, I was on my second Silent Retreat. It wasn't at a conference center or hotel or hermitage. I found this little gem on AirBnB in December 2021. It has been my own little miracle from God. It is a...
In the Word #6: An Invitation to Rest – A Summary
I was having lunch with a friend of mine this week who recently wrote a book called Finding Your YES. We were talking about our callings and how God is working in our lives. She had commented that she has so many ideas to expand her reach for God's...
Behind The Scenes #7: The Gallery
Hi, Friends. I love sharing this part of my journey with you regarding the website. I know why I picked the things that I did, but you do not. I can't speak for other websites, but every single decision from font choices to color schemes to pictures, had specific...
In The Word #5 – ENCOURAGE One Another
Hello, Friends! I was talking with a friend of mine over coffee today. She shared a story about how several years ago she felt the Holy Spirit nudging her to crochet prayer shawls for charity. She ignored it at first thinking she really did not want...
Behind the Scenes #6: Design Elements – Part 2
Hi, Sweet Circle. I love sharing this part of my journey with you regarding the website. I know why I picked the things that I did, but you do not. I can't speak for other websites, but every single decision from font choices to color schemes to pictures, had...
Life’s Journey #2: Like the book title states…”Hurt People, Hurt People”
I remember one time my husband was telling a story to some friends of ours about how a complete stranger allowed me to drive his remote control plane at a campsite where we stayed in Texas. Mind you, this was not an inexpensive device back in the 1990's! I was so...
Behind the Scenes #5: Design Elements – Part 1
Hi, Sweet Circle. I love sharing this part of my journey with you regarding the website. I know why I picked the things that I did, but you do not. I can't speak for other websites, but every single decision from font choices to color schemes to pictures, had specific...
In The Word #4 – “You’re Worth It” by Cimorelli
I heard this song You're Worth It by Cimorelli for the first time yesterday, May 24, 2022. (Thank you, Spotify playlist Happy Mix!) It brought both tears to my eyes and joy in my heart. The songs states so many areas where we have allowed our value and worth to be...
Behind the Scenes #4 – How I Met Amy Durbin – Website Designer
God works in mysterious ways...for sure. Sometimes He works in a coffee shop in Westfield, IN, through conversations that are overheard and misinterpreted! I hate to use the word "eavesdropping". "Eavesdropping" sounds so wicked. I prefer to say "overheard" or...
Archived – My Favorite Things – OTHER STUFF
Prayerful Journal - AUGUST 2023 I stumbled across this website on Pinterest. I was especially drawn to the Prayerful Journal!! And I LOVE it! It is a great way for me to use and pray through the daily scripture prompts from the same company, as well...
Archived – My Favorite Things – CRAFTING TOOLS/SUPPLIES
Chunky Crochet Garland Pattern - AUGUST 2023 My garland has seen better days as it is about 3o years old! I saw this on Pinterest this week and I may have to make it! Check out the garland HERE. Funny Knitting Coffee Mug - AUGUST 2023 Oh my...