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Therefore... give thanks.

Our family has adopted a memo for this year: “This has been THE year.” It seems like life has thrown so very much our way—a lot of hard things, difficult choices, sad days...yet also joy and blessings. On a day like Thanksgiving, we all think, “What can we be thankful for?” Today, I decided to do a quick Bible study about why we should “Give thanks.” I didn’t get past the first verse: “Therefor I will give thanks unto Thee, O Lord, among the heathen, and I will sing praises unto Thy Name.” (2...

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Part of glorifying God in our everyday life and responsibilities is to do it with an attitude of gratitude. It doesn’t matter what the task is, if we are doing it with murmurings and disputing, we are not glorifying God (Philippians 2:14-15).And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. (Colossians 3:23-24)

And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having recei...

Christmas Comes Early | First Line Friday

 

Christmas time is here! Okay, so not quite yet. It's still over a month away, but that doesn't mean we can't start celebrating early, right? So today, we're celebrating the release of not one, not four, but eight new Christmas books! All written by Rebekah A. Morris. I'll be spotlighting two of her books today and you can find out more about the others as you follow the tour. Before I do so, though, Rebekah has shared the first lines from ALL eight of her stories!

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If wisdom is so silent, are we seeking it (Proverbs 18:1)? Or do our ears tune into the frequency of who’s loudest, who’s speaking most, who’s most convincing?

If our eyes are on the circumstances around us, it will keep us from doing. How often do we reason out following God with “wind and clouds?”

If our thankfulness is weak, these are good verses to review and mediate on. We are redeemed, promised an inheritance, forgiven—all because of Jesus Christ!

There was nothing secret about Jesus’ deat...

Vintage Jane Austen Tour | First Line Fridays, Review, Giveaway

How many of you are Jane Austen fans? I was raised with aunts who adored Jane Austen, so I've watched the movies since I was little--then, as I got older, read some of the books. Well, today, I'm excited to be a part of a Vintage Jane Austen tour! 


I have gotten to read three of these books and they have been great fun. Today, I'm sharing the first lines from three of these books...but keep reading! There's more to this post than just First Line Friday!
See my review HERE


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Angels We Have Heard on High | Piano/Violin Duet

I absolutely love the "Glo-o-o-o-o-ria" in "Angels we Have Heard on High!" When my sister/student requested this one for recital, I was more than happy to oblige her and arrange it for piano and violin.

What is your favorite element of a Christmas carol?



Sheet music available at With a Joyful Noise

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Even as a recipient of reproof we have a responsibility…to be receptive, teachable, pliable. When we cease being these things, we are in great danger.

Part of being a virtuous woman is not just being busy, but being discerning. Whether it is producing merchandise or purchasing it, she perceives that it is good—she cares about quality.

How often do we pause to consider the question? And what is our answer? In the labor that we do, is there eternal profit? Is our heart focused on glorifying God a...

Color Index XL (this graphic designer's happy book)

This book makes my graphic designing heart happy. For the longest time, I had said that I wasn’t very artsy. It turns out I just need a little direction with art. Colors are one of those things that get to me. I don’t always know what goes with what, so I tend to stick with the few, safe options that I know. Not anymore! Wow! This book is basically stuffed with color palettes—all with CMYK and RGB codes to replicate. Added to that, it begins with a few pages of color theory and information. S...

Giver of Wonders | First Line Friday

Do you have a favorite author? I do, and while I'll be the first to admit that they sometimes change, Roseanna White has been on my top-ten favorites for about a year now. Recently, I got to read a new-for-me book of hers and loved it! Here's the first line...

How many of you have read Roseanna White?
What's a first line from a book you're reading? (or the book closest to you)

Don't forget, to join the fun, hop over to Hoarding Books!





My ReviewRoseanna has done it again: a captivating story that...

Christmas CD Now Ready!

Hopping in briefly this evening because I just made the first order of "Christmas is a Gift" CDs!! That means they'll be ready for me to ship to you toward the end of November!

If you'd like a copy, you may sign up here.
CDs are $12 each plus $3 shipping and handling (USA only--don't worry, it will be available on digital platforms internationally in a few weeks).
   
 The title song was composed by my sister, Elizabeth. The entire piece is up on YouTube, complete with lyrics: