What’s in your cup?

What’s in your cup?

Hubby and I were feeling celebratory for July 4th, so we decided to go get a fancy dessert from the grocery store.   Usually when we go get a special dessert treat from the grocery store it is always…
Pretend I’m a tree!

Pretend I’m a tree!

Tonight is our forestry class  …  and since it happens to fall on Halloween, we’re having a class party!    How exciting!   Our forestry professor told us several weeks ago that he already had his costume picked out.    I…
You’re beautiful no matter what!

You’re beautiful no matter what!

Much to my surprise, there are still wildflowers blooming, from the wildflower seeds I planted this past spring.    I wandered over to check them out, and was immediately struck with this little wildflower right here.   I found it…
God loves you exactly the way you are!

God loves you exactly the way you are!

This was the first year we have ever had a watermelon harvest!    I was so excited!   Here you can see our watermelon harvest, alongside our September strawberries.   When my son first saw this photo, he automatically assumed the…
Be who God made you to be … right here, in this season!

Be who God made you to be … right here, in this season!

The strawberries are blooming!?  …  and producing!?   What!?!    In September?!?   Strawberries aren’t supposed to bloom and produce in September!    Everybody knows that!   Strawberries are supposed to bloom and produce in June!   I remember that last year these strawberries…
Be who God made you to be!

Be who God made you to be!

Words of Wisdom from my journal:  “I do not have to feel bad about the gifts that God did not give me, if I’m fully maximizing the ones that He did.”   - Pastor Steven   I mentioned in yesterday’s…
Identity:  I am Steadfast #7

Identity:  I am Steadfast #7

“This is what the LORD says – ‘Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are mine.  When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass…