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“There is no peace like the peace of those whose minds are possessed with full assurance that they have known God, and God has known them…” ~ A J Packer PEACE When I give into anxiety, worry or fear I am apprehensive, uneasy and nervous When guilt rears its ugly …
Synonyms of Joy: exhilaration, exultation, praise delight, glee, warm fuzzies JOY is Joy is the very essence of God Himself it does not naturally originate within humanity We frequently confuse Joy with happiness but the source is completely different for each Joy is steadfast, reliable and consistent because God is steadfast, reliable and consistent …
“God loves people because of who He is, not because of who we are” ~ Philip Yancey LOVE In a world of “instant gratification” I find it hard to have patience In a world of “busyness” I fall short of giving kindness and generosity In a world of “the fear of missing …
Meet Miss Amelia, the newest character at Ladybug Art Designs & Doodles! Each character has their very own personality, message and style. Miss Amelia is a somewhat spunky one with a sensitive heart. A heart full of love and compassion that comes out in every journal entry. Today Miss Amelia would like to share …
Miracles BIG, small and in between are happening everyday! Things we barely notice, some that knock our socks off! What is your definition of a miracle? Google’s Definition says: (noun): “a surprising and welcome event that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore considered to be the work of …
“the God who sees me” I am always in His thoughts; He is always in mine He promises I will never be alone; He is always with me He speaks to me through His Word; I am eager to hear what He has to say Prayer is God and me talking things over; I …
A New Perspective… I had plans for the future. My plans for Ladybug Junction Farm were massive; requiring a lot of capital, dedication and manpower to bring it about. But one day, I was on Youtube watching an interview of Chip and Joanna Gaines of the HGTV show Fixer Upper. While listening to their story of how God …
It’s Simply Spring! Sun brightly shining Air feeling balmy Tulips strongly rising Seeds courageously sprouting Bunnies strategically hopping Birds boisterously singing Squirrels recklessly scurrying Ladybugs slowly crawling Raindrops gently falling Thunder timely grumbling Winds blusterly whipping Clouds swiftly moving Folks pleasantly visiting Children delightfully giggling Dogs good-naturedly barking Neighborhoods busily buzzing …
Anyone close to me knows I am a private person. I don’t share a lot about what is deep in my heart. But…something happened this week I want to share with you. So, this is me, opening myself from my heart to yours. I’ve been really overwhelmed with 2020 and all it entails; especially …
my happy place Have you ever found yourself wanting to find a lovely, serene, safe space to renew, relax and refresh? As an introvert personality, I yearn for that a good deal of the time. Do you remember when you used to tie blankets to chairs and table legs to build a tent and make a …
kids build character thru the love of a dog To get a dog or not. That is the question many families face at one time or another. Whether you are still in the discovery phase as to whether you want to take on that responsibility or have already taken the leap wondering if …
In several conversations with others recently, I was catapulted back to a time when I was struggling unsuccessfully with what we call “having the need to please”. This debilitating trait, as you may know, comes with a wide open door for any manipulator to easily draw one “the pleaser” in like a magnet. While …
It’s been awhile since I’ve sent my last post. This has been quite the month and one that set us back a bit. On June 9th we had to say goodbye to our handsome, sweet and sensitive 10 year old dog Roc. It happened unexpectedly and one month later, we are still in shock, …
“Our world is in chaos and life is uncertain.” I didn’t really know how to express my feelings about some very disturbing news headlines this week. My emotions were all over the place. Anger, disgust, sadness…and more emotions I couldn’t identify…all wrapped up in one. It brought back memories of the 60’s when …
Simple Home Hack to Make Room for What You Love Everyone at some time or another secretly wants to simplify their home and life, but knowing where to start can be daunting! Even after cleaning, giving away, pitching, selling and donating…I still feel as if I could do more to eliminate what is distracting …
