Harvest Lane Cottage

My daughter, Amy, challenged me this morning. She put this photo on my blog and said, "That's inspiring." I think she was teasing me. ~smile~  So, I'm taking up the challenge! Ha! There Amy! Amy blogs at Living in Faith and Fun . I asked her about the photo. She said that she took it in our yard. It immediately reminded me of Amy's  Verse of the Week.   Do take a look at what she has to say. The KJV reads, "Do all things without murmurings and disputings: That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world...." Murmurings, disputings, grumbling, complaining, arguing, all words that are used in these verses in various versions.  All yucky. All pervasive.  All very hard to stop once they're started. I'm guilty. I bet you are, too.  I think the antidote is found in Philippians 4:8. "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are t...

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your paths."  Proverbs 3:5-6  "Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors."  Matthew 6:11-12 "And my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus."  Philippians 4:19 "Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."  Romans 15:13 "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are...

Click to read other entries at the Simple Woman. Outside my window... Snow! Finally! I am thinking...   I am so thrilled to have the snow. My younger son says it's all my fault because of my prayers. ~grin~ No comment.  I am thankful... We have a home with both propane radiators and wood heat... just in case the power goes out. In the kitchen... Chicken soup from leftover rotisserie chicken and a few odd veggies I had in the fridge Oatmeal Coconut Crispies cookies Beans for chili I am wearing... Comfy clothes including my favorite sweatshirt with hearts sewn all over it I am creating... A mess in the kitchen! I'm cleaning up, too. ~smile~ I am going... no place tonight. Every activity was cancelled. I am wondering... how we get so many clothes and towels dirty. ~grin~ I am reading...  Worry Less So You Can Live More. I just opened it today. I am hoping... that the snow will last a few days. ...

Hello again! We're back from our visit with dear friends in St. Louis. Just wanted to say hello. I'll be writing in a day or two. God bless! Laura