Amanda Tero's Blog, page 67

Hook, yarn...afghan!

Okay, so now I'm just getting corny with craft post titles. ;) If you didn't see last week's title, you probably won't get it. ;) And no, I probably won't have a craft done for next week, but I figured that since I HAD them this week and last, I'd just as soon post them. Cause honestly, I like crafts, and in many ways,  I feel like technology is stealing us from being as creative with our hands (okay, okay, so I just need to speak for myself here...). So, if you haven't done a hand...

Hallelujah! What a Savior | Music Video

When I was about seven, we started going to a new church. If we had sung "Hallelujah! What a Savior" before then, I honestly don't remember it. This was the pastor's favorite song, so we got to know if very well. I used to play it all exuberant and loud. But when I got to reading the words...reflective is also a good style for it.


One of my favorite things about this arrangement is that it is arranged using simple timing (no eighth notes).

Information about the sheet music here.

Want Writing Help?

If you're like me, you've probably looked into a few writing conferences just dreaming...because you knew that it really wouldn't work into your schedule (or budget) to attend one quite yet. Well! A fellow author is putting together an e-conference! That's right... a writing conference that you can attend from your computer!

I will be participating in this conference a day or two. It won't be until March 20-24, but let's get excited already, can't we? :) Find our more details here.

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"The way of the just is uprightness: thou, most upright, dost weigh the path of the just. Yea, in the way of thy judgments, O LORD, have we waited for thee; the desire of our soul is to thy name, and to the remembrance of thee. With my soul have I desired thee in the night; yea, with my spirit within me will I seek thee early: for when thy judgments are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world will learn righteousness." Isaiah 26:7-9So much in these verses!
- Is my path in uprightness?
-...

The C Family | Photoshoot

Yep. Another "C" family. ;) And yes, they're also friends. :)
I had a super fun time with a "mini-photoshoot" around Christmas. A family of boys. :) I don't photograph those often, but they were real troopers and I *think* we all had fun! And, of course, an old train depot just added to the whole feel.

Paper, Scissors... Cards!

It's that time of the year... The Christmas gifts are moved from around my desk to their respective places and it's time to write thank-you cards.
I know that writing thank-you cards are probably a little old-fashioned for some people, but I really like doing it (to the point of being a little perplexed that I can't send one to my friend overseas due to her location). If you want to read a post about my perspective of writing thank-you notes, I wrote one last year: "Why I Don't Write Thank-You...

Joy in the Morning | Music Video

Most of the music I do is taking something already written and re-arranging it. I don't do much original composing. However, I recently came across one that I composed a few years ago (2009, I think). I just put it up on YouTube.


Here's a peek at the music...


And a link to purchase it.

Now a Prologue | Writing Update

Today's writing update will be short (and I warn you beforehand that I may not get to one next week...I know, no big excuses or anything; just an upcoming weekend trip, a sister moving, and being back into teaching 25-30 lessons a week...).
After getting some great feedback from my first (wonderful, amazing, patient!) readers for "The Secret Slipper" and much prayer, I have decided to add a prologue to the story. Of course, adding a prologue like what I have added also changes a whole strand o...

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When was the last time we examined our hearts and "thought on our ways?" If we find our ways not in line with God's Word, do we make haste and delay not to keep His commandments (vs 60)?

A good pattern to follow in our daily lives: praise God, call upon Him, declare His doings, exalt His Name among others.

How faithfully do we attend the "school" of God's Word? We will never truly have understanding and wisdom if we do not learn AND apply God's Word in our daily lives.

I found this circle intere...

The C Family | Photoshoot

I have gone months without posting anything photography-wise. My apologies. Learning to juggle everything is a bit tough at times.
Last fall, I had the opportunity to take pictures of some friends up here. We had a little fun exploring the options of a private campground. I think my favorites were the creek pictures (down below)...











This next one... We were taking "Daddy-daughter pictures" then Maddalyn decided that she wanted to pose like her daddy. <3









And this one...
They had a picture taken...