“My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed…” – Psalm 57:7
“Fixed” by definition means, fastened securely in position, predetermined and not subject to or able to be changed…
“Locked-in”
“Fix your faith on Jesus and He’ll fix everything else.”
“It’s not how much we have, but how much we enjoy that makes true happiness.”
-Charles Haddon Spurgeon
“O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the Rock of our salvation.
Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto Him with psalms.
For the LORD is a great God, and a great King above all gods.
In His hand are the deep places of the earth: the strength of the hills is His also.
The sea is His… He made it: and His Hands formed the dry land.
O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the LORD our maker.”
Psalm 95:1-6
Isn’t This Beautiful!
Blessed be my Lord! Day by day He bears our burdens- the God of our salvation! Selah -Psalm 68:20
via Day by Day — A Lamp & A Light
“See! The winter is past… the season of singing is here.” ~ Song of Solomon 2:11,12
“I am content to fill a little space if God be glorified.”
~ Susannah Wesley
“… Thou O LORD art a shield around me, my Glory and The Lifter of my head.” -Psalm 3:3
I know a great Savior, I do; don’t you? I live by His favor, I do; don’t you?
For grace I implore Him, I worship before Him, I love and adore Him, I do; don’t you?
I need Him to lead me, I do; don’t you? Heaven’s manna to feed me, I do; don’t you?
Whatever betide me, I need Him beside me, In mercy to hide me, I do; don’t you?
I love to be near Him, I do; don’t you? He speaks and I hear Him, I do; don’t you?
For me He is caring, The cross I am bearing, I love Him for sharing, I do; don’t you?
I want Him to use me, I do; don’t you; For service to choose me, I do; don’t you?
I want Him to bless me, To own and confess me, Completely possess me, I do; don’t you?
Hymn- “I Do, Don’t You?” by E.O. Exill and M. Miller
“Great faith is the product of great fights. Great testimonies are the outcome of great tests. Great triumphs can only come out of great trials.“
– Smith Wigglesworth
“The Winter is past
Flowers appear on the earth
The time of singing has come!”
Song of Solomon 2:11-12
God is Awesome!
“The earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of God
as the waters cover the sea.”
Habakkuk 2:14
Double Rainbow
“Instead of your shame you will receive a double portion,
and instead of disgrace you will rejoice in your inheritance.
And so you will inherit a double portion in your land,
and everlasting joy will be yours.”
Isaiah 61:7
“Why carry the weight of the world on our shoulders,
when the Lord our God carries us on His.”
“Cast your cares on Him for He cares for you.”
I Peter 5:7
*Photo- Google Images
It’s Blooming in the Desert!
After 5 years of devastating drought in southern California, the mountains and deserts of Death Valley are exploding with beautiful blooms and color!
Thus says ADONAI…
“Here I am, doing a new thing; Now it is springing up!”
“I will make a way in the desert and rivers in the wasteland”
– Isaiah 43:19
TLV
Cactus blooms in Southern California desert/Photos- CBS News
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing,
so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.”
Romans 15:13
“He that dwells in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in Him will I trust.
Surely He shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.
He shall cover thee with His feathers, and under His wings shalt thou trust: His truth shall be thy shield and buckler.
Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flies by day;
Nor for the pestilence that walks in darkness; nor for the destruction that wastes at noonday.
A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.
Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.
Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation;
There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
For He shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.
Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.
Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.
He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honor him.
With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.”
Psalm 91
A few days ago, a friend of mine encouraged me with these words…
She said, “When a pilot is flying and sees turbulence ahead, he approaches it head on. He does not go around it, over it, or under it; he goes right through it. The pilot can’t see beyond the limited view of his cockpit, so he must rely totally on the instrument panel for guidance. He goes right through the turbulence, difficult as it may be, and presses through until he reaches the beautiful clear sky on the other side.”
This life, as we know, can bring us to turbulent times that cannot be avoided. We’d rather go around them, but we must press through. As we rely on and put our complete trust in the LORD, even when it gets rocky, He will lead us through to the beautiful clear skies on the other side.
“Turn you to the stronghold, you prisoners of hope: even today do I declare that I will restore double unto you;”
Zechariah 9:12
“And… the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before.”
Job 42:10
God is AWESOME!!!
“Let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice:
Let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them:
Let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee.
For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favor wilt thou surround him
As with a shield.”
Psalm 5:11-12
Your love, oh Lord
Reaches to the heavens
And Your faithfulness
Stretches to the skies
And Your righteousness
Is like the mighty mountains
Your justice flows
Like the ocean’s tide
And I will lift my voice
To worship You, my King
And I will find my strength
In the shadow of Your wings
Your Love, oh Lord
Reaches to the heavens
Your faithfulness
Stretches to the skies
-Third Day
“He cuts out rivers among the rocks; and His eye sees every precious thing.”
Job 28:10
“This I recall to my mind, therefore I have hope.”
“It is of the LORD’S mercies that we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not.
They are new every morning: great is Thy faithfulness.
The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in Him.
The LORD is good unto them that wait for Him, to the soul that seeketh Him.
It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.”
Lamentations 3: 21- 26
It’s said that the month of March comes “in like a lion” and goes “out like a lamb,”
This picture reminds me of God’s wonderful promise that one day,
In the beauty and peace of a new heaven and a new earth,
“The lion will lie down with the lamb.“
Isaiah 11:6♥
“For behold the winter is passed…
The flowers appear on the earth,
the time of singing has come.”
Song of Solomon 2:11-12
“Lord, I love the house where You live, the place where Your glory dwells.”
Psalm 26:8
O Love that will not let me go,
I rest my weary soul in thee;
I give thee back the life I owe,
That in thine ocean depths its flow
May richer, fuller be.
O Joy that seeks me through pain,
I cannot close my heart to thee;
I trace the rainbow through the rain,
And feel the promise is not vain,
That morn shall tearless be.
O light that follows all my way,
I yield my flickering torch to thee;
My heart restores its borrowed ray,
That in thy sunshine’s blaze its day
May brighter, fairer be.
George Matheson
Jesus said,
“The kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking fine pearls:
Who, when he had found one pearl of great price,
went and sold all that he had, and bought it.”
Matthew 13
My how time flies!
Just wanted to share my good news with you. Yesterday I blogged my 500th post at Faithrises and this is my award!
So happy to have been blogging and sharing here and a special thank you to all of you who have visited, liked or followed Faithrises.
God Bless you!
Love, Faith♥
“Come unto me,
all ye that labor and are heavy laden,
and I will give you rest”
Matthew 11:28
“Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny…”
C.S.Lewis
“Don’t be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow shall be anxious for itself” Matthew 6:34
“Anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, it only empties today of its strength.”
Charles Spurgeon
“No person ever ended his eyesight by looking on the bright side.”
Zig Ziglar
“He cuts out rivers among the rocks; and His eye sees every precious thing.”
Job 28:10
“When you sense that your dark night is one of pregnancy and oceanic return,
You could react accordingly and be still.
Watch and wonder.
Take the human embryo as your model.
Assume the fetal position, emotionally and intellectually.
Be silent.
Float in your darkness, as if it were the waters of the womb,
And give up trying to fight your way out or make sense of it.”
Thomas Moore
“…For behold, the winter is past….
The flowers appear on the earth,
the time of singing has come.”
Song of Solomon 2:11-12
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart;
and lean not unto your own understanding
In all your ways acknowledge Him,
and He shall direct your paths.”
Proverbs 3:5-6
He’s sweet I know
He’s sweet I know
Storm clouds may rise
And strong winds may blow
But, I’ll tell the world
Wherever I go
That I have found a Savior
And He’s sweet I know
Mahalia Jackson
“He reached down from heaven, and rescued me;
He drew me out of many waters.”
Psalm 18:16
“Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.”
II Thessalonians 3:16
Arise, shine; for thy light has come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon you.
Isaiah 60:1
“…He is the living God, … steadfast for ever, … His kingdom shall never be destroyed, …His dominion shall be even unto the end.
He delivers and rescues, and He works signs and wonders in heaven and in earth.”
Daniel 6:26-27
“Even to your old age and gray hairs I Am He,
I Am He who will sustain you.
I have made you, and I will carry you;
I will sustain you, and I will rescue you.”
Isaiah 46:4
“Freedom isn’t free.”
“Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
John 15:13
God is AWESOME!!!
“In the end it’s not the years in your life that count… It’s the life in your years.”
Abraham Lincoln
“Cast your burden upon the LORD and He shall sustain thee”
Psalm 55:22
We’ve all had times, when the going gets tough
The smooth ride suddenly, feels bumpy and rough
The good times are gone, it’s all rather gruff
You let out a sigh and exclaim – “I’ve had enough”
We are all entitled at times, to gripe and to moan
What’s happened to my life, you say with a groan?
My backpack seems weighed down, by a big heavy stone
How do I move away, from this miserable zone?
When a curved ball hits you, and you feel all alone
Remember the good days, when the sun always shone
Go forward in faith, that you’ve already won
Hold to the course, and keep on keeping on
Michael Sage
“He cuts out rivers among the rocks; and his eye sees every precious thing.”
Job 28:10
“The best is yet to come… He will not fail you.”
“And they that know thy Name will put their trust in Thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek Thee.”
Psalm 9:10
“It’s never too late to be what you might have been.”
George Elliot
As they say in Australia, “No worries Mate!” and here’s the Bible version…
“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 passes all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:6
My youngest daughter began taking violin lessons at the age of three. She is now 12 years old and I’m happy to say that she has had the same sweet teacher all of these years! When she first began, she was too small for the smallest violin. so her teacher made a small “violin” for her from a stuffed margarine box, wrapped in paper from a brown paper bag and attached to a yellow plastic ruler, (I still have it to this day!). By the time she was four she was able to fit her for the smallest violin and it was adorable!
I started off renting and continued to do so for each stage of violin until she was ready for a full-sized one. After renting for all those years, nearly ten years, I was told that a percentage of the rental fee would one day apply towards the purchase of a full-sized violin. Well, when this time finally arrived I was disappointed to find out that, long story short , all of the money paid so far, would only be a percentage of the final payment on a very low quality instrument, a high price to pay a very unreasonable amount of money ON TOP OF WHAT HAD ALREADY BEEN PAID ON IT ALL THOSE YEARS!!!!!
I had been duped!!! Or so I thought…
I spoke with my daughter’s teacher and she said that one of her adult students was selling a very nice violin in great condition, and asked if I would be interested. “YES!!” I replied, and this beautiful quality violin was purchased at great price! It was a real blessing…. But that’s not all.
A few months later, the teacher told me that the lady who sold us the violin had gotten to know my daughter, in passing as they met between lessons, and she would love for her to have another violin as a gift. It would be a spare for her and it wouldn’t cost us a thing! This kind lady just wanted my daughter to have it.
So you see, what would have turned out to be a loss, actually turned out to be a blessing. Nothing was lost after all! And now, by God’s blessing, and the extraordinary kindness of this lady, my daughter has two beautiful violins!! ♥
Hope is the thing with feathers
That perches in the soul,
And sings the tune without the words,
And never stops at all,
And sweetest in the gale is heard;
And sore must be the storm
That could abash the little bird
That kept so many warm.
I’ve heard it in the chillest land
And on the strangest sea;
Yet, never, in extremity,
It asked a crumb of me.
Emily Dickinson
“Confess your faults one to another,and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.”
James 5:16
During the most painful and trying times of my life, I discovered that reading God’s Word gave me the deepest peace and greatest comfort. I often say that during those times, I read my Bible so much,( morning, noon and night), that I actually “ate” God’s Word. I really delved deeply into it, and read as if my life depended on it, because I believed it did… I “ate” God’s Word and was comforted… God bless you.
“For this is what the Lord says:…As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you…”♥
Isaiah 66: 12-13
“By perseverance the snail reached the ark.”
Charles Spurgeon
“For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother’s womb.
I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are thy works; and that my soul knows right well.
My substance was not hid from thee, when I was made in secret, and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth.
Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them.
How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God!
How great is the sum of them!”
Psalm 139:13-17
“But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light…”
I Peter 2:9
“Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything beautiful, for beauty is God’s handwriting.”
–Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Star of wonder,
Star of night,
Star with royal beauty bright,
Westward leading,
Still proceeding.
Guide us to thy Perfect Light“
John Hopkins Jr.
Thank you Nitzy for nominating me for the 2012 Blog of the year award!!!!
This is an honor, and I appreciate it very much. I am humbled and thankful for such an honor, and it is my hope that readers who follow or stop by this blog will be inspired, uplifted, and encouraged. I give God all the glory for the wonderful response that I have received and I appreciate every single one who has ever read, “liked”, or followed Faithrises.
I would like to pass this award along and nominate Francine of francineinretirement. Francine is a fellow blogger who shares beauty and inspiration in every post, through her photography and thoughtful words. I’ve appreciated the creativity and consistency of her work ever since the first day I stopped by, and I’m sure you’ll enjoy it too!
Smiles and Blessings to You All
Love
Faith ♥
“Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor,
for everything in heaven and earth is yours.
Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom;
You are exalted as head over all.
Wealth and honor come from you;
you are the ruler of all things.
In your hands are strength and power
to exalt and give strength to all.
Now, our God, we give you thanks,
and praise your glorious name.”
1 Chronicles 29:11-13
God is AWESOME!!!
I’m so excited!! I began blogging in January of this year, and I’m happy to say that as of yesterday, there are now 500 fellow bloggers who subscribe to Faithrises. Wow! :)
I can’t stop smiling about it!
Special thanks to all of you. You are truly a blessing to me, and I’m honored and humbled by your support.
God Bless You. – Smiles and Blessings as Always!
Faith♥
Thank you, Juliana, simplyjuliana.wordpress.com, for nominating me for the Commenter Award. It’s been a pleasure to read and comment on your posts, and I’m happy to be among those who enjoy your blog. This is a new award for me, and the guidelines are a little different this time which makes it fun! So, here we go:
Find your Top Recent Commenters on your site stats page on the bottom, right corner. If you do not see this, click on the Screen Options in the top, right corner and be sure that “Comments” is checked. If you are good about responding to every comment, then you will be the first one in the list.
Pass this award on to the next six commenters on the list.
Nominate one more person who is either:
A brand new commenter on your blog,
The very last comment you have received (most recent), or
The one who has posted your most favourite comments.
The seventh nomination is your choice, so please let us know why you chose them.
And now, I’m happy to introduce my Top Six Commenters!
1.Francine @ francineinretirement,wordpress,com
2.Beatrix Mana @ babydogogos.wordpress.com
3.Terry @ terry1954.wordpress.com
4.Misty Maples Farm @ awinsomejourney.wordpress.com
5.Mike @ emmock.com
6.Florence @ harpoftenstrings.wordpress.com
And for number 7, I’d like to nominate the very first blogger to ever “like” and comment on my blog. She’s always on the go, cycling to new and exciting places, as she passes on her experiences through her pictures and her posts. It was so exciting to see a little picture pop up on my screen for the very first time, and to read her comment when I first began blogging. It was so encouraging and I’ll always appreciate it!
7. Thanks Anita @ traveldestinationbucketlist.com
Finally, a Special Thank You to everyone who has ever “liked” or commented on this blog. Your encouragement and input are greatly appreciated!
Smiles and Blessings. -Faith :)
“I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.”
Philippians 3:14
“Two are better than one.”
Ecclesiastes 4:9
“…They that know Thy name will put their trust in Thee:”
“For Thou hast not forsaken them that seek Thee”
Psalm 9:10
I am so blessed to have been nominated for these beautiful awards during my long absence! Thank you. It was a great “Welcome Back” surprise! You’ve made me very happy, and it’s so -ooooo good to be back. :)
Basically, these awards require that you acknowledge the person who nominated you, with a link to their blog, tell a few things about yourself, and pass the award on to 5,7, or 10 other bloggers as nominees, posting a link to their site.
I’m going to list the awards, and the lovely people who nominated me, tell a little about myself, and then nominate a few great blogs of the many blogs that I enjoy. Here we go!
A Little About Me:
I enjoy musicals, and some of my favorites are: My Fair Lady, The Sound of Music, and Fiddler on the Roof. :)
I consider it a great honor to have been nominated for each of these awards, and I sincerely appreciate all of the kind words and comments given by the very special people who nominated me.
Thank you P.C. Zick, pczick.worfdpress.com for nominating me for the “Sunshine Award”
My nominee for this award is: giselemorgan.wordpress.com, Beautiful photography, that just feels like “Sunshine!”
Thank you Lynn, lynnlovesediting.wordpress.com for nominating me for the “Beautiful Blogger Award”
My nominee for this award is: learning2bestill.com, beautifully encouraging, and uplifting blog, focusing on God’s Word
Thank you forhisgloryandpraise.wordpress.com for nominating me for the “Reader Appreciation Award”
My nominee for this award is: francineinretirement.wordpress.com, I enjoy and appreciate reading her blog, and I’m sure you will too!
Thank you April, lettersfromlilies.wordpress.com and Martha, inlovewiththelord.wordpress.com for nominating me for the “One Lovely Blog Award”
My nominee for this award is: grandmothermusings.com, a wonderfully warm blog with lovely photos!
Whew!! And last but not least…
A Special Thank you to those who read, “like”, or follow this blog! You’ve helped to make all of this possible. You’re the best!
Thank you Pastor Chris, pastorchrisjordan.wordpress.com, for nominating me for the “One Lovely Blog Award” It’s a very special honor, and I am humbled. :)
Here are the rules for this award:
Since I have been blessed to have received this award a few times now, and I’m trying really hard to catch up after a long absence, I’m going to have to keep my response short, sweet, and simple.
“Couple Facts About Me”
I love gardening and roses. Pink roses are my favorite!
“Two Very Lovely Blogs”
A Special Thank You
To everyone who reads, “likes”, or follows this blog.
It’s “Lovely” blogging with you! :)
Many smiles and heartfelt thanks, to Francine, francineinretirement.wordpress.com, for nominating me for this award!
It’s truly unique and has a very interesting name! I’m happy to have been chosen to receive it.
Rules
The rules for this award are that you must answer the following ten questions and nominate ten blogs that you think deserve the award. Due to my very busy schedule these days, I will be nominating only one. :)
1. Describe yourself in seven words.
Christian, Wife, Mom, Daughter, Sister, Friend, Smiles!!!
2. What keeps you up at night?
Playing “Words With Friends”
3. Whom would you like to be
Love being me.
4. What are you wearing now
Jean capris and a red T- shirt
5. What scares you
Not scared.
6. What are the best and worst things about blogging
Best Thing /Writing, sharing, making friends!
Worst Thing/ Falling behind and catching up!
7. What was the last website you looked at
My dog groomers
8. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be
Stop and smell the roses more often
9. Slankets, yes or no
What’s that?
10. Tell us something about the person who nominated you
Francine is a retired, Christian, Mom and Grandma, who shares life beautifully through great photography.
My “Mrs. Sparkly Ten Commandments Award” Nominee:
Jesus My Joy, jesusmyjoy.wordpress.com
Special Thanks to those of you who read, “like”, or follow my blog! You’re all very special, and you make me feel really “Sparkly” !!!!
“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”
Psalm 119:105
My heartfelt thanks goes out to Francine, francineinretirement, for nominating me for the Illuminating Blogger Award! I love her blog, and so do many other bloggers, as it’s full of beautiful photography, uplifting posts, and a genuine appreciation for everyday life, and the blessings that surround us. Stop by and take a look for yourself, you won’t be disappointed!
There are just a few rules involved in accepting this award, and here they are:
1. Leave a comment on the original award site which is here:http://foodstoriesblog.com/illuminating-blogger-award/ and be sure to mention who nominated you!
2. Choose a random fact about yourself to share.
3. Choose 5 bloggers to pass the torch to.
One Random Fact About Me:
I love spending quiet time, all alone… Very refreshing!
Here Are My Five Nominees for Very Illuminating Blogs:
1. This Day With God/.http://thisdaywithgod.wordpress.com
2. God’s Creation Through My Eyes/ http://artbycamila.wordpress.com/
3. Pasture-ized/http://daveknickerbocker.wordpress.com
4. Just My Echo/ http://justmyecho.wordpress.com
5. Daily Sweet Peas/ http://dailysweetpeas.com/
And, a “Very Special Thank You” to those of you who, read, “like”, or follow my blog… You’re the best!!! God Bless You. -Faith
“He cuts out rivers among the rocks; and his eye sees every precious thing.” Job 28:10
God is AWESOME!!!
“… Whatsoever things are lovely…think on these things.”
Philippians 4:8
I love the Audrey Hepburn song from “My Fair Lady”, Oh Wouldn’t It Be Lovely!! And, yes, it is very lovely to be nominated for the “One Lovely Blog Award!” This is such an honor and my heartfelt thanks and appreciation goes out to forhisgloryandpraise, for her kind words, and her nomination.
Guidelines for this award are as follows…
Mention who gave it to you with a link back to their blog.
Share seven things about yourself
Give this award to fifteen other bloggers
Let them know they’ve won.
Post the award on your blog.
About Me
1. The Bible is my favorite book, my guide, and source of direction.
2. Audrey Hepburn movies are some of my favorites! She was so lovely. :)
3. It’s really sweet to see older married couples, holding hands as they walk along. Cute and romantic!
4. Puppies and Killer Whales are my favorite animals. Puppies are adorable, and Orcas are simply gorgeous!
5. I try to stop and look up at the sky at least once each day. It’s so beautiful!
6. English gardens, the ocean, and the symphony… Lovely!
7. Oh, and also very lovely… Glazed Lemon Pound Cake!!! :)
Here are Several Lovely Blogs
Painted By The Sun/ carolanns66.wordpress.com
A Winsome Journey/awinsomejourney.wordpress.com
Winds of Time/babydogogos.wordpress.com
Just My Echo/justmyecho.wordpress.com
My Little Bunny Cupcake/ ellieschouten.wordpress.com
And a very special thank you to those of you who read, “like”, comment, or follow my blog! You’re the best. Have a “lovely” day! :)
All things bright and beautiful,
All creatures great and small,
All things wise and wonderful,
The Lord God made them all.
It’s such a beautiful day!! A very special thank you to Emi at fourleaves92.wordpress.com, for nominating me for the Beautiful Blogger Award! It’s truly a blessing, and I am deeply honored. The beauty of blogging is that I get the chance to interact, share, and communicate, with so many interesting people, and it’s all right here at my fingertips! It’s very rewarding for me, and I love it. The Beautiful Blogger Award is given for creativity, originality, and contribution to the blogging community. As guidelines suggest, I will list seven random things about myself, and I am happy to list seven blogs that I am nominating for the Beautiful Blogger Award.
The Guidelines:
Seven Random Facts About Me: (Very random)
Here are Seven Beautiful Blogs:
Clover and Thyme; cloverandthyme.com
Photography by Gisele Morgan; giselemorgan.wordpress.com
Francine in Retirement; francineinretirement.wordpress.com
Lee’s Birdwatching Adventures Plus; leesbird.com
Photobotos; photobotos.com
Home and the Range; homeandtherange.wordpress.com
Clayhearts; clayhearts.wordpress.com
A special thank you to those of you who like, read, or follow my blog. Have a beautiful day!!
I am very happy, and honored, to receive the Versatile Blogger Award!
Thanks so much, to forhisgloryandpraise.wordpress.com, for nominating me! It’s a wonderful surprise, and I consider it a great honor. I like the definition for versatile which means, “able to move freely in all directions.” That’s how I feel about blogging. I enjoy moving freely in all directions! Whether it’s sharing a story, posting scriptural quotes, or simply surfing through a variety of topics on other blogs, I love the versatility that comes with being a blogger! I’m still getting the hang of this award business, so I’ll try my best to meet the guidelines. Here are 7 things about me, along with a list of very versatile bloggers, that I would like to nominate:
Seven Things About Me: (I’ll try to be versatile!) :)
1. Pink and Green are my favorite colors.
2. I love football and I’m a Pittsburg Steelers fan, along with my whole family. “Steeler Nation!!”
3. I love Greek, Mexican, and Caribbean foods. Yum.
4. I like old classic films. But not the boring ones! :)
5. I love playing Scrabble and “Words with Friends”
6. I love visiting Science and History museums, (I guess I’m kind of a nerd!)
7. I drive a Jeep and Jeeps are my favorite. Very cool, and perfect for hauling all of my gardening stuff. :)
Here are some very versatile bloggers: ( These are just a few of the many that I enjoy!)
1. Francine In Retirement francineinretirement.wordpress.com “Beautiful photographs, inspiring, fun blog ; always something new!”
2. Jump out of the Box jumpoutthebox.wordpress.com “Intriguing photography blog, Christian insights, oozes creativity! Lovely!”
3. Mere Inkling mereinkling.wordpress.com “I love history, and here’s a blog where history and writing meet in an amazing way!”
4. Walk Good joshfults.com “I love this phrase, Walk Good, this blog is based on Ephesians 5:15; great perspective. Excellent read!”
5. Terry 1954 terry1954.wordpress.com “Inspirational stories, based on everyday experiences; warm, from the heart. Genuine!”
6. A Winsome Journey awinsomejourney.wordpress.com ” A blog filled with imagination and creativity; dare to dream. Refreshing!”
7. Winds of Time babydogogos.wordpress.com “A comfy quilt type of blog, with stories that make you smile!” :)
Thanks again to, forhisgloryandpraise.wordpress.com and, I’d also like to give a “shout out” to those of you, who follow and comment on my blog!… You’re the Best! :)
Faithrises 