It is always good to consider the long term results. As I was finishing a project last week I was considering this. Yes, it was a large project and there were other more-fun things that I could be doing, but in the long run I was glad to almost have a project complete. This goes […]
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All for God’s Glory
Every task we undertake, every job we do, every interaction we participate in – it should be all for God’s glory. I almost titled this It’s Not All About You, because that’s the message I want to remind each of us of, but rather than say what it’s not, I thought it might be better […]
How to Make a Braided Rug
Years ago, I shared that I wanted to learn how to make a braided rug. While I’m not the speediest person out there, I’m faithful and slowly but surely finish projects that I’ve set out to do! Making a braided rug ended up being just as enjoyable as I hoped! I love the vintage look […]
How To Level Up
I found myself staring at the store inventory shelves. It had been a long day, a long week even, and it was only Wednesday. In between shop keep work and online work I do for other companies and the work I still needed to do around the shop – it had been a day. We […]
Life of Your Dreams
Are you living the life of your dreams? Do you wake up each day, excited at the possibility it holds? Do you have hopes and dreams you are pursuing? If your answer is a resounding “yes!“, good for you! But if your answer is a wistful “I wish“, keep reading. What Are Your Dreams? You […]
Happy Surprises
How do you feel about happy surprises? Do you love them and look forward to them? Or are you more the type who doesn’t like to be surprised? I love a good surprise! Something that delights, encourages, and refreshes! Even the most simple of things – someone popping in the store for a minute, receiving […]
Slow Down Summer
Why couldn’t you slow down summer? I heard the song playing on the radio and had to agree just a bit. Even though summer can be a bit quieter at the shop (I think largely due to the hot weather), work on other levels hasn’t slowed at all. And that got me to thinking how […]
Mindset Shift
A mindset shift is an amazingly powerful thing. It can take any situation and make sense of it. And once you’ve made sense of something you can begin to understand and wrap your mind around it. A mindset shift doesn’t erase struggles or pain, but it does help put them in their proper light. Mindset […]
I Can Do All Things Through Christ
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. – Phil. 4:13 Ooh, I have so much to share. It is exciting and incredible and also sobering and full of so much responsibility. That verse above – how seriously do you take it? I’m sure you recognize it, but do you truly believe it? […]
Things Could Not Be Better
Things could not be better. The thought mulled around in my head. They really could not be better. I was being literal, no sarcasm intended. If you truly believe that God is working all things together for your good, things could not be better. I just sat there and considered the truth of the statement. […]