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Cheerful Reminder

Emily Rose — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:38:19 +0000

Our latest embroidery pattern is up in the shop! Mum did a lovely job stitching this one, wouldn’t you say? It is a beautiful and cheerful reminder to… “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice!” —Philippians 4:4 We’re looking forward to rearranging the art, pictures, and handiwork on our walls to make [...]

Pour Yourself Out

Emily Rose — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 03:08:58 +0000

“Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.” —Proverbs 11:25 [ Paperwhites | the gift of bulbs from a friend has grown into a sweet winter beauty ]

New slate, anyone?

Emily Rose — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:16:21 +0000

A new year. A new slate. A fresh start. Really? As I pondered these things, I skimmed over my “growing journal” which contains prayers, Scripture, thoughts, questions, quotes, words on character, etc. that I had recorded over the past year. Nearly every sentence I read surprised me. For example: “How often do we lose heart, [...]

Morning Scones & Mistos

Emily Rose — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:39:18 +0000

Writing with Pine Needles: JOY

Emily Rose — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:38:33 +0000

JOY, noun: The passion or emotion excited by the acquisition or expectation of good; that excitement of pleasurable feelings which is caused by success, good fortune, the gratification of desire or some good possessed, or by a rational prospect of possessing what we love or desire; gladness; exultation; exhilaration of spirits. Mirth; festivity; happiness; felicity. [...]

Work, delight, rejoice. Work, delight, rejoice…

Emily Rose — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 02:04:59 +0000

“Then I [Wisdom] was with Him, like a master workman, and I was daily His delight, rejoicing before Him always, rejoicing in His inhabited world and delighting in the children of man.” (Proverbs 8:30-31) Striving, with the strength of Christ to daily: Work diligently in excellence with willing hands Delight in the Lord (at all [...]

It’s beginning to look like winter…

Emily Rose — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:20:45 +0000

With the first “big” snowfall arriving today, it’s beginning to look and feel like winter. The temperature has dropped to below freezing, the snow is falling in large, wet lumps from the sky and piling up, layer upon layer, on the chilly ground. Snow sprinkles. Boots to keep feet warm in the winter months. Perhaps [...]

Give Thanks

Emily Rose — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 08:49:32 +0000

“Give Thanks” embroidery pattern by the Clementine Pattern Co. Enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family and friends, rejoicing in the greatness of our God and giving thanks to Him… “For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be glory forever. Amen.” —Romans 11:36

Overruled

Emily Rose — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:21:52 +0000

Your rights as a parent are fading fast. This docudrama briefs you on what has happened, how the government believes it can treat parents, and what you can do to help keep the UNCRC from tearing down our nation… ParentalRights.org’s goal is to pass the following amendment to the U.S. Constitution to protect the fundamental [...]

Where the land isn’t flat…

Emily Rose — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 03:18:29 +0000

We rose last Thursday morning to find this beautiful landscape in the mountains of North Carolina. A chilly morning, a foggy haze, and a warm cup of coffee made for a peaceful beginning to a weekend filled with delightful fellowship, encouraging and challenging messages, and rejoicing with many about the great work of our Lord [...]