“Every day is fresh–with no mistakes in it” Anne of Green Gables Here it is, another lesson from Anne. One that teaches me patience. I love a fresh coat of paint, and […]
Lessons from a Paint Can
Scripture Challenge: Numbers
In case you missed the last post and you are following my Scripture Challenge @ https://wateringcanblog.com/2013/05/06/scripture-challenge-a-verse-from-every-book-in-the-bible/ Here’s the verse we are memorizing for the Book of Numbers: If you are trying this […]
Wilderness Response
It’s taken me awhile, but after pondering the book of Numbers this week, I found this little gem: You see, this book is not the easiest to read, but it is […]
Scripture Challenge: Leviticus
This has been an incredible week, and I’m still claiming Exodus 15:2, how about you? I have absolutely loved that verse, and thankful that it’s now hiding in my heart… Now for […]
Talk about “Coincidence”: Seriously?
I’m struggling. Like many of you, I grieve for the families in Oklahoma and all those connected to them. Life is a woven tapestry of joy and pain and this week has […]
Scripture Challenge: EXODUS
I know Genesis 1:1 wasn’t too difficult, but if you’re like me, it still felt good to be focusing on Scripture and in doing so, I sure appreciated God’s creation this […]
Scripture Challenge: A Verse from Every Book in the Bible: GENESIS 1:1
I’ve never done well with memorization, but I can’t use my weakness as an excuse for not trying. The truth is, I’ve learned that if it’s important, I’ll remember it. I make myself. […]
The Greatest Fear
“There’s nothing to fear but fear itself.” World English Dictionary fear— n 1. a feeling of distress, apprehension, or alarm caused by impending danger, pain, etc 2. a cause of this feeling […]
Lessons from the Nest
It’s no secret that I struggled when it came time for our youngest to go off to college. Classic, huh? Kinda funny now, but I can tell you that I was in […]
When God Shows Up
This was an old posted note on my Facebook page that I had completely forgotten about. Not a coincidence that I stumbled across it. I needed a fresh reminder today: Okay, so […]
One Thousand Gifts/Giveaway!
You would think this an easy read– Nope. A struggle most of the way– but totally worth it. “That’s what I was struggling out of nightmares to reach, to seize. Joy. But […]
Weathering winter and pondering spring…
I don’t hate winter, and I can appreciate the beauty of freshly fallen snow, but… COME ON! It’s snowing in March and personally, I am ready for spring! After inheriting left over flowers […]
Purging with Purpose
Understand from the beginning that I am not in any way talking about food! These are my thoughts on scaling down and simplifying my life… It’s not just children who struggle with the […]
On the Faith of Our Love?
“ON THE FAITH OF OUR LOVE?!” The first time I heard her say it, I was stricken by this young girl’s sincerity. I even asked her to repeat it because I had […]
Reflect and Resolve
Every year seems to pass by with things “I intended to do” and didn’t get done. Pictures in Rubbermaids, rooms that need painting, shelves that need cleaning. I’m not REALLY a procrastinator, though I […]
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