“Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:7 NIV What a beautiful day for a giveaway! We pray that your Monday is going well and full of God’s mercy and grace. To help you with keeping… Continue reading Christmas Inspiration Give-away
Category: Scattered Seeds
Give Christmas Away
by Michelle Welch There was a time in my life when I was harsh and judgmental of people who only attended church at major holidays. I would get annoyed when our pastor would ask us to come to a service a little earlier or later or even the day before to allow room for the… Continue reading Give Christmas Away
Sixteen Minutes
A repost by Jenny Harrison A healthy attitude is contagious but don’t wait to catch it from others. Be a carrier. ~~Tom Stoppard If you were to ask me about my graduate and post graduate school experience, I would have to admit that the endless lectures, term papers, and examinations are somewhat of a blur.… Continue reading Sixteen Minutes
Happy Thanksgiving
I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. Psalm 9:1 (NIV) Wishing you a blessed and Happy Thanksgiving. Love, Jenny, Michelle, Freida, and Ingrid [weaver_youtube id=Bk_7wUR2Wdg sd=0 percent=100 center=1 rel=0 https=1 privacy=0] Bible scripture from the New International Version. Image from Pinterest.
Magnolia Tree Symphony
by Michelle Welch “Let the trees of the forest sing, let them sing for joy before the LORD, for he comes to judge the earth. Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.” 1 Chronicles 16:33-34 (NIV) There is a large magnolia tree in my garden that shades a large corner of the… Continue reading Magnolia Tree Symphony
Fish Slappers
A repost of an article by Michelle Welch “The Lord isn’t really being slow about His promise, as some people think. No, He is being patient for your sake. He doesn’t want anyone destroyed, but wants everyone to repent.” 2 Peter 3:9 (NIV) As you well know, I am a Veggie Tale addict. I don’t… Continue reading Fish Slappers
Heart Lessons from Jayden
by Freida Harrison I remember standing by the bed in the guest bedroom of my daughter’s house, folding clean clothes while reflecting on my baby grandson and the long surgery and struggles he had been through to correct his defective heart. Two-year-old Bryce was napping, and I had a bit of time alone. At this… Continue reading Heart Lessons from Jayden
Jayden’s Journey (Part 3)
by Freida Harrison On Tuesday, August 21, 2012, my phone rang at 7:20 in the morning. From the ringtone, I knew it was my daughter, and adrenaline shot through me like a rocket. She would not be calling me at this time of day unless there was a problem. Acting on sheer instinct, I made… Continue reading Jayden’s Journey (Part 3)
Jayden’s Journey (Part 2)
by Freida Harrison The days following the birth of my grandson, Jayden, are a blur of emotional roller-coasters. We were dealing with a baby in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) at Texas Children’s Hospital, his mother at St. Luke’s Hospital recuperating from his birth, and a two-year-old grandson who was confused and missing his… Continue reading Jayden’s Journey (Part 2)
Jayden’s Journey
by Freida Harrison Standing by the kitchen table, I paused for a moment to observe my pregnant daughter while she perched on the edge of the big brown chair in her living room reading the Bible. Rubbing her growing abdomen with her left hand while holding the Bible in her right one, she seemed to… Continue reading Jayden’s Journey