HELLO...........

Been away for a while and just trying to get back into the groove. I discovered that my camera I bought takes lousy close up pictures which is disapointing for using on my blog or etsy which I plan to start doing. Hope you had a great July 4th!

Lisa

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY...........

Create in me a pure heart, O God,

and renew a steadfast spirit within me...

The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit;

a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.

Psalm 51:10,17

HELP PLEASE...........

This message is to Robin of Linton Cottage that left a message on one of my posts. I've been trying to find you in blogland and I can't seem to locate your blog, please contact me. I would love to add you to my blogroll and make contact with you.

Thanks a bunch,

Lisa

GLORIOUS GOODIES

Go check out Sandi at Wayside Treasures, she is having a giveaway for her 300th post. She also has a wonderful blog of all kinds of creativity and inspiration.

God Bless,

Lisa

LOSS FOR WORDS.......

Those who know me know that I am usually never at a loss for words. Do you ever feel like something is lingering or hanging over you? Well, oddly enough I have been feeling that way lately and not that it means anything but it has been strange. Here lately I have been encountered with death and not sure if God is telling me to appreciate what and who I have more than anything, well I do. My 32yo cousin died from surgical complications on May 16th. It has been a very hard loss to the family but I know that God has a plan even though we don't understand. Yesterday one of my 10 week old kittens, Elvis, was attacked by a dog and was dead on arrival at the vets office. And then this morning on the way to work I heard on the radio of a woman dying in a fire at a boarding home in Jackson. Her name is Natalie Skinner and I met her one night when we were out doing street ministry in downtown Jackson. She was of my generation and in my conversation with her I learned that her life was not any different from mine except the demons of alcohol had controlled her life. She had been working on getting her life back in order and I shared with her that I would do whatever I could to help. Now I feel that she is with the great healer and like you will see on so many things from me is this........

EARTH KNOWS NO SORROW THAT HEAVEN CANNOT HEAL.

And for that I am thankful for my father in heaven and for the gift of eternal life with my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ!

Have a blessed day,

Lisa

HOME REDUCTION

Do you ever wonder how one person can obtain so much stuff? Well, I wondered that this past weekend when I was doing some "cleaning out". Don't really need all this stuff and actually if I sold some of it I could probably get a little cash for something even better like a weekend away. I do know that is makes me feel stressed and I've working hard to unload the stress in life. One thing it has definitely made me think about is what I spend my money on, the idea of actually saving those few dollars is becoming more appealling that buying that little trinket. I'm not a big spender but I just wonder how much I can save by selling off some stuff and cutting back on thrift shopping. Time will tell.....................

Lisa

Changes..............

I've decided to change my blog a bit. It really hasn't been the direction I want to go from my original intent. I love what I have done so far but it hasn't felt right. Look for new things in the future.

God Bless,

Lisa