In life, there are moments when you want to create a feature wall that immediately catches your attention when you enter the room. With faith in your God-given abilities and the right tools, you can accomplish anything. I recently built a feature wall using wood-like tiles (on clearance). It was easy, I only had to make a few cuts with a tile saw, and didn’t even have to grout it. The project took me six hours, split over two days. Total cost: $300.00

What catches your attention? What does God want you to see? What does God want me to see?

As I dive into my study of the book of Ezra, I realize that a remnant of Israel had to return and rebuild the temple of Jerusalem. The walls needed to be rebuilt. In chapter three, Ezra describes how God’s people stood as one, laying the foundation for the temple’s reconstruction. However, in chapter four, their enemies arrived, attempting to discourage and undermine them, halting the building process. God’s people became afraid and frustrated, bringing the project to a complete stop.

My friend, when you are building what God has called you to do, Satan isn’t far behind. He is going to discourage, threaten, and frighten you. He’s going to make you question your abilities and talents. He wants you to stop. But remember, the One who is in you is greater than the One who is in the world. Be encouraged. You have the right tools and God has covered you. Build your wall – and focus on God as you enter every room.

If I can do it, so can you. This is faith.

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Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would ever spend time designing a beautifully landscaped garden. Growing up, I hated weeding and working in the yard. But as I got older, God gave me a new vision –  a new desire.

The new desire seemed impossible in our small backyard. Nothing would ever grow, not even the grass. I could never figure out why. But then I realized it was too much water. Our backyard was always damp. After studying it, I realized it was the water runoff from the neighboring land. Instead of giving up, this gave me a desire to fix the problem. I decided to “flip” our backyard and create a secret garden.

I dug drainage ditches and French drains, planted succulent and perennial plants, created patios and walkways, and sought advice from expert friends. I managed to create a beautiful garden in a small space. However, my joy was short-lived when the weeds started to appear.

Weeds, they are persistent and never seem to go away. While you can fix water issues, getting rid of weeds is a never-ending task. I have to pull them out every week; neglecting them would mean they would take over and ruin my beautiful garden.

My friend, have you been given a new vision in life, a new direction, or something that you need to create like a beautiful garden? Don’t let the weeds of this world creep in, take over and discourage your vision. Remove them quickly and water the beautiful garden that God has given you.

If I can do it, so can you! This is faith.

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After

I love my kitchen, and over the years, I have made several DIY changes to it. I added a barn door for my small pantry, changed the backsplash, added shiplap, changed the sink and cabinet fixtures, and created a center island. Yes, all my DIY projects – I will share those later. However, one thing I couldn’t change was the storage space for my smaller appliances and canning supplies. One day, I told my husband that I wanted to create a walk-in pantry, but the problem was that there was no space for it. Eventually, I came up with an idea to convert one of our guest rooms next to our kitchen and dining room into a pantry.

If I can do it, you can do!

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