Quotes Worth Contemplating

"We are not necessarily doubting that God will do the best for us; we are wondering how painful the best will turn out to be."
- C.S. Lewis, a referenced by Jan Karon in A Light in the Window

Book Excerpt

"He operated without anesthetic."
- Jan Karon, At Home in Mitford

Quotes Worth Contemplating

"Many of God's lessons are learned through tears."
- T. L. Culyer

Quotes Worth Contemplating

"Safe?  Who said anything about safe?  Of course He's not safe.  But He's good."
-C.S. Lewis in Chronicles of Narnia (as referenced by John Ortberg in If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat)

Book Excerpt

"In the real issues of life, we are not just waiting around, we are waiting on God.  Therefore, we can trust His wisdom and timing.  We can wait with confidence.  We are waiting for Someone."
- John Ortberg in If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat

Worth Contemplating

"Loss of hope increases the odds of death 300%."
- John Ortberg in If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat

First Annual Easter Egg Coloring Tradition

Now that my nephew is old enough to enjoy coloring and hunting Easter eggs, my sister invited the family to get together and color eggs, then enjoy Easter dinner.  How fun!  I loved Easter as a kid, so this brought back all those special memories....

Book Excerpt

"It is wrong, it is sin, to accept or remain in a position that is a mismatch for you.  Perhaps that's a form of sin you've never even considered - the sin of staying in the wrong job.  But, God did not place you on this earth to waste away your years in labor that does not employ His design for your life, no matter how much you may be getting paid for it."
- Arthur Miller, as referenced by John Ortberg in If You Want to Walk on Water You've Got to Get Out of the Boat

Quotes Worth Contemplating??

"Behind every successful man is one surprised woman."
- Austrian friend of Rhonda's

Quotes Worth Contemplating??

"Some people are like Slinky's - not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs! "
(a co-worker had this posted above her desk, next to a deeply spiritual quote!)

Quotes Worth Contemplating

"If only the will to walk is there, then God is pleased with our stumbles."
- C.S. Lewis, as referenced by Dawn N.

Decorator Sewing

Sheer Roman Shade with trim.