Wednesday, December 2, 2009

James 1:26-27

 


 26If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless. 27Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.



Yesterday at Bible Study we filled 55 pillow cases with items for boys at a school in Joliet. Most of  these boys are either homeless or in foster care and have very little. We were very lucky to be working with a local organization... My Joyful Heart.  They asked us if we could sign cards for the boys and by the time the ladies were finished each boy will receive a pillow case full of things including a hat, gloves, scarf, toothbrushes, soap, socks, and lots of candy. We were able to get the names of all the boys so each pillow case was personalized with their name and a Christmas message. Many hands made light work and we were finished in about an hour. Kim for My Joyful Heart was there to pick up the bags.

Friday, November 27, 2009

Vintage Friday


This year I'm adding vintage light reflectors to my vintage tree. I found these on Ebay last week and they are perfect for my tree. I'm also adding these vintage icicles.

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Friday, October 16, 2009

Vintage Friday





Here are some pictures of old doorways I saw on a recent trip. I love the look of old doors with their peeling paint and rusted hinges. I like to think about all the people who have passed through these doors and what their lives must have been like. Each of these doors has a unique history and hundreds of stories.

The Scoop


I just finished reading this book this morning. It was my first novel by Fern Michaels. I usually don't read novels but I enjoyed this one. It was light reading and I didn't need to think about it. It was just for fun. Of course, now I have to read the rest of the series as soon as it comes out.

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Making Laundry Detergent


This afternoon I made a batch of laundry detergent. I have been wanting to do this for a long time. I actually bought the ingredients weeks ago, but forgot about them until today. It was very simple and the kitchen smelled great. I am going to wash a load of towels to try it out.

Sunday, September 20, 2009

Breathe

This is the air I breathe
This is the air I breathe
Your holy presence
Living in me

This is my daily bread
This is my daily bread
Your very word
Spoken to me

And I ... I'm desparate for you
And I ... I'm lost without you

This is air I breath
This is air I breathe
Your holy presence
Living in me

This is my daily bread
This is my daily bread
Your very word
Spoken to me

And I ... I'm desparate for you
And I ... I'm lost without you (eh hey, yeah)
And I ... I'm desparate for you
And I ... I'm lost without you

And I ... I'm desparate for you
And I ... I'm lost without you
I'm lost without you
I'm lost without you
I'm lost without you (father)
I'm lost..without you

This is the air I breathe
This is the air I breathe