Stories from the Sphere

Relevant Words

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 20:32:51 -0400

“There are times when doing nothing demands much greater strength than taking action. Maintaining composure is often the best evidence of power. Even to the vilest and deadliest of charges, Jesus responded with deep, unbroken silence.” - from Streams in the Desert, February 10

Trying to remember the wisdom of silence when aggravated by a toddler, a Facebook status, words said too quickly.

when you’re feeling nervous: what’s really behind...

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 22:11:51 -0400

when you’re feeling nervous: what’s really behind the fears ~ Holy Experience

In light of my recent thoughts on depression, this is an awe-inspiring post, as always, from Ann Voskamp.

Baby Crib Bedding: Baby Crib Blue & Green Dots & Stripes...

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:15:37 -0400

Baby Crib Bedding: Baby Crib Blue & Green Dots & Stripes Crib Bedding

In Jessie’s LaLa land, where money is no object, this is Baby Boy’s bedding. Isn’t it gorgeous?

Hot Crab Dip Recipe | Taste of Home Recipes I hope this tastes...

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:25:21 -0400

Hot Crab Dip Recipe | Taste of Home Recipes

I hope this tastes as good as it looks! Can’t go too wrong with Taste of Home, usually!

swonderland: the great...

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:38:23 -0400

swonderland: the great needle-in-a-haystack-gut-trusting-straw-grabbing experiment

Something I need to remember more than I do! Bad days do not equal bad mom.

Edible Crafts Recipes Adorable! Fun, “sweet” ideas!

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 21:54:23 -0400

Edible Crafts Recipes

Adorable! Fun, “sweet” ideas!

Gina’s Weight Watcher Recipes: Asian Glazed Drumsticks How...

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 12:51:10 -0400

Gina’s Weight Watcher Recipes: Asian Glazed Drumsticks

How amazingly good do these drumsticks look? Who cares if they’re Weight Watches or not??!!

Canning 101: Fruit Butter (Recipe:Rhubarb-Pear Butter) One of...

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 16:06:18 -0400

Canning 101: Fruit Butter (Recipe:Rhubarb-Pear Butter)

One of these years … I’m going to get brave enough to can. I’d love to be able to give away homemade canned products for Christmas!

The Benefits of a Local, Traditional Foods Diet Posts like this...

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 16:03:40 -0400

The Benefits of a Local, Traditional Foods Diet

Posts like this remind me why I try to eat more local foods! VERY well-written.

(In)Courage: Continuing our God Watch… This really hit...

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:18:30 -0400

(In)Courage: Continuing our God Watch…

This really hit home with me. The comments are full of prayer needs, as well.

The Adventure of Motherhood: Making Time for Children: All of...

Mon, 31 May 2010 21:54:02 -0400

The Adventure of Motherhood: Making Time for Children: All of Me, Part of Me, None of Me

Good tips for balance.

Keep Bugs and Insects from Biting You |...

Mon, 31 May 2010 21:51:29 -0400

Keep Bugs and Insects from Biting You | iDreamOfClean

Christine’s asking for input in addition to sharing some great tips on keeping the buggies away—naturally!

Eating for Baby

Fri, 28 May 2010 14:07:48 -0400

Eating for Baby:

The diet I am certainly hoping to return to now that my ALL-THE-TIME sickness seems to be ceasing. Is there a plan for how to eat healthfully when everything you eat makes you sick?

Large Margarita All Natural Soy Candle by...

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 15:10:44 -0400

Large Margarita All Natural Soy Candle by katherinesnaturals

Wouldn’t these be adorable for an outdoor summer party?

Zootastic BEAR cute black/white animals by peepbebe on...

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 15:08:27 -0400

Zootastic BEAR cute black/white animals by peepbebe on Etsy

These little, chewable, black-and-white zoo animals are fantastic! What a cute idea!

Style Alert: 5 Different Looks with the same Jeans and...

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 12:17:18 -0400

Style Alert: 5 Different Looks with the same Jeans and Tank

great, helpful post on changing up your basic summer look!

I love my coffee break pink by joojoo on Etsy How cute is this...

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 10:35:16 -0400

I love my coffee break pink by joojoo on Etsy

How cute is this print?? LOVE IT!

"I don’t want to be asleep anymore. When He shows me the poor, I want to be alert. When He..."

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 16:38:34 -0400

““I don’t want to be asleep anymore. When He shows me the poor, I want to be alert. When He moves me with compassion for the lost, I want to jump.” —Kristen Welch, We Are THAT family”

- We Are THAT Family: Why I Don’t Have an Easter Dress This Year

The Pioneer Woman Cooks - Ree Drummond Someday I’m going...

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:15:37 -0400

The Pioneer Woman Cooks - Ree Drummond

Someday I’m going to make these cute desserts! Maybe for Libbie’s 2nd birthday.

Gratituesday: Cornucopia :: Heavenly Homemakers I am trying to...

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:43:28 -0400

Gratituesday: Cornucopia :: Heavenly Homemakers

I am trying to be content with what I have. Laura is doing a much better job than I am. Love her. You should subscribe to her blog and enjoy the “cornucopia” that follows.