Showing posts with label Wednesday's Word. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wednesday's Word. Show all posts
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Wednesday's Word: Psalm 107, Part 2. Wednesday Wrap Up. I Like New Recipes!
Wednesday’s Word: Psalm 107, Part 2As I shared on Monday, I was immensely blessed by the Scripture shared on PeaBeas’ Photos and Scribbles so much so that I’ve decided to do a series on them. Last Monday we looked at verse 29a. Today we’ll look at verses 29a – 30.
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Wednesday's Word. Wednesday Wrap Ups. Pressing On.
Wednesday's Word
Today's word is for those of us who love people who make/have made hurtful choices. First of all, you are not alone. I'll say it again, you are not the only one who loves someone who makes hurtful choices. I write from personal experience.
God gave me three points to write about:
1) Let go of the guilt. You did not cause the situation, you cannot control the person and you can't cure them. You can only take care of yourself.
2) Rebuke those who judge and make insensitive remarks about your loved one. I saw this on @tobymacspeaklife Instagram account:
It gave me a new perspective not only on the words spoken to me, but more importantly on the words I chose to speak.
3) Look for the blessings your loved ones have brought into your life! Not only look for them, but make a list of these blessings and share it with them and others!
4) Remember Romans 8:28:
Wednesday Wrap Ups
My finish this week is an gift for a dear friend's daughter who is an arts major, a theater arts major I believe. I knew she would love something colorful and eclectic - and something that breaks all the rules.
With the closure of craft stores, I used what I had on hand an prayed for the best. I also stitched as I went along. No one panel is exactly the same! But somehow, it all came together, just barely covering a queen sized bed.
This beauty is called "A Beautiful Hot Mess". I love how it turned out almost as much as I love the recipient! Enjoy, my dear one!
Pressing On
God gave me three points to write about:
1) Let go of the guilt. You did not cause the situation, you cannot control the person and you can't cure them. You can only take care of yourself.
2) Rebuke those who judge and make insensitive remarks about your loved one. I saw this on @tobymacspeaklife Instagram account:
3) Look for the blessings your loved ones have brought into your life! Not only look for them, but make a list of these blessings and share it with them and others!
4) Remember Romans 8:28:
All Things. Everything. Period.
That one is a tough one, but it's true.
Alcohol abuse.
Drug abuse.
Arrests.
Cancer.
Abuse.
Pain.
Brokeness.
All. Things.
Dear one, Sometimes our blessings come through tears, yes? Hold on to your faith, your love, your God. Fight the good fight! Toby Mac's "Elements" video is powerful!
Here is a video with the lyrics as well.
So, Dear One, hold your head high, have faith in the all-powerful, loving, wise God that we serve, love your special person without rescuing them as you believe God will be there for them!Wednesday Wrap Ups
My finish this week is an gift for a dear friend's daughter who is an arts major, a theater arts major I believe. I knew she would love something colorful and eclectic - and something that breaks all the rules.
With the closure of craft stores, I used what I had on hand an prayed for the best. I also stitched as I went along. No one panel is exactly the same! But somehow, it all came together, just barely covering a queen sized bed.
This beauty is called "A Beautiful Hot Mess". I love how it turned out almost as much as I love the recipient! Enjoy, my dear one!
Pressing On
1. Visit with Daddy and Mama via FaceTime. ✔
2. Garden ✔
3. Make more face masks ✔
4. Sew for fun. ✔
This Week's Goals
1. Visit with Daddy and Mama via FaceTime.
2. Garden
3. Finish compensating strips for my 30's $7.50 quilt. Yup, it needs some help.
4. Read - I want to read again! Yea!
Take care my dear Reader, take good care!
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Your comments are so appreciated! I read each one and will respond by email to you! :)
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Wednesday's Word. Wednesday Wrap Ups. Pressing On.
Hello There,
It's good to be back. Here's what's been happening since last I linked up! I've been enjoying many of your blogs and am glad to be back for at least a season!
Wednesday's Word.
I was reading Psalm 10 the other day and was amazed at the power of this Psalm when I replaced the words referring to the defeated one/enemy with "coronavirus". I reread the Psalm again this morning and was greatly encouraged as David's cry of seemingly abandonment transitioned to a cry of praise and victory.
In verse one, he shared his hurt with God:
Then in verses 2-11 he describes the many injustices he sees as he focuses on the enemy.
But, beginning in verse 12, a change happens as David begins to focus on God instead. He appears to remember who God is and his heart is encouraged! He prays for God to move on his behalf!
Finally, in verses 16-17 David is praising God for all he is worth.
As my family and I are dealing not only with this issue, but also deeply personal losses during this time, I am learning to 1) let God know how I feel, 2) tell Him of the injustices I see, 3) remember who He is, 4) pray for victory and 4) praise Him with all my heart!
Wednesday Wrap Ups
During my absence, I have finished a few projects. I got my Morning Glory Quilt top back from my Long Arm Quilter, bound it with a scrappy binding and love it!
The pattern is by Kate Spain and I used her Early Bird collection. This was our first annual Mother-Daughter QAL project. It was so much fun that my daughter and I decided to continue the tradition this year.
Pressing On
It's good to be back. Here's what's been happening since last I linked up! I've been enjoying many of your blogs and am glad to be back for at least a season!
Wednesday's Word.
I was reading Psalm 10 the other day and was amazed at the power of this Psalm when I replaced the words referring to the defeated one/enemy with "coronavirus". I reread the Psalm again this morning and was greatly encouraged as David's cry of seemingly abandonment transitioned to a cry of praise and victory.
In verse one, he shared his hurt with God:
Then in verses 2-11 he describes the many injustices he sees as he focuses on the enemy.
But, beginning in verse 12, a change happens as David begins to focus on God instead. He appears to remember who God is and his heart is encouraged! He prays for God to move on his behalf!
Finally, in verses 16-17 David is praising God for all he is worth.
In my Bible, I wrote, "Take that, coronavirus!"
As my family and I are dealing not only with this issue, but also deeply personal losses during this time, I am learning to 1) let God know how I feel, 2) tell Him of the injustices I see, 3) remember who He is, 4) pray for victory and 4) praise Him with all my heart!
Yes, we are in challenging times,
but God still sits on the throne.
Yes, we are being challenged as never before,
but God still sits on the throne.
Life with its joys and sorrows marches on,
but God still sits on the throne.
Amen? Amen!
During my absence, I have finished a few projects. I got my Morning Glory Quilt top back from my Long Arm Quilter, bound it with a scrappy binding and love it!
The pattern is by Kate Spain and I used her Early Bird collection. This was our first annual Mother-Daughter QAL project. It was so much fun that my daughter and I decided to continue the tradition this year.
Pressing On
1. Visit Daddy and Mama.✔ via FaceTime
2. Finish up this month's Stitcher's Garden block and finish up one "tardy" block. X
Wow, rereading these goals reminds me of a simpler time in life. Now my goals are a bit different.
This Week's Goals
1. Visit with Daddy and Mama via FaceTime.
2. Garden
3. Make more face masks
4. Sew for fun.
Take care my dear Reader, take good care!
Check out these fun parties!
Your comments are so appreciated! I read each one and will respond by email to you! :)
Thursday, August 15, 2019
Wednesday's Word. Wednesday Wrap Ups. Pressing On.
Wednesday's Word
July was such a fun month...filled with birthdays (three of them!), holiday celebrations, celebrating the signing of the Korean War Armistice with my parents as well attending a ceremony unveiling a wall placed in the County Courthouse honoring all veterans from all the military branches. Daddy is a proud Korean War veteran. And I am proud of him.
Then came August 3 and the mass shooting in El Paso and Dayton. I am El Paso born and raised and my family lives there still. Emotions are running high. I'm making even more trips home to give comfort to my elderly parents and the rest of my small family. I'm emotionally drained, but still trying to live life to the fullest.
I can do this because of a word God gave me many years ago when I was totally broken before Him:
Wednesday Wrap Ups
I had started this wall hanging by Suzn Quilts. The mini Dresden plates are complete and I am now hand appliqueing them onto their squares.
This one is made from my left very "leaves". Is that what they're called?
Pressing On
Last time my goals were:
UPDATE: My husband send me this link to the story behind the above mural
created by: Gabe Vasquez and Justin Martinez
Then came August 3 and the mass shooting in El Paso and Dayton. I am El Paso born and raised and my family lives there still. Emotions are running high. I'm making even more trips home to give comfort to my elderly parents and the rest of my small family. I'm emotionally drained, but still trying to live life to the fullest.
I can do this because of a word God gave me many years ago when I was totally broken before Him:
I pray these words give comfort to those who are hurting around the world.
Wednesday Wrap Ups
I had started this wall hanging by Suzn Quilts. The mini Dresden plates are complete and I am now hand appliqueing them onto their squares.
Last time my goals were:
1. Visit Daddy and Mama for an overnight.✔ Instead of overnights, I am making more frequent trips to see them.
2. Finish up the two Month 4 blocks for my Stitchers' Garden. ✔
3. Quilt 15 minutes a day on a friend's quilt.
X
This week's goals:
1. Visit Daddy and Mama.
2. Continue to work towards a new normal.
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2. Finish up the two Month 4 blocks for my Stitchers' Garden. ✔
3. Quilt 15 minutes a day on a friend's quilt.
X
This week's goals:
1. Visit Daddy and Mama.
2. Continue to work towards a new normal.
Check out these fun parties!
Midweek Makers @ Quilt Fabrication
To Do Tuesday @ Home Sewn By US
(This linky used to be hosted over at Stitch All The Things and is now hosted by Roseanne and Sue of Home Sewn By Us)
Can I Get A Whoop Whoop? @ Confession of a Fabric Addict (on Fridays)
To Do Tuesday @ Home Sewn By US
(This linky used to be hosted over at Stitch All The Things and is now hosted by Roseanne and Sue of Home Sewn By Us)
Can I Get A Whoop Whoop? @ Confession of a Fabric Addict (on Fridays)
Your comments are so appreciated! I read each one and will respond by email to you! :)
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Wednesday's Word. Wednesday Wrap Ups. Pressing On.
Wednesday's Word
Whom will we serve? It's our choice. During a sermon on loving our family on purpose, Pastor was sharing wonderful parenting tips. As an adult survivor of child abuse as well as a parent who has made mistakes, I wondered if some of those listening may be 1) wishing they had parents such as the ones he was teaching about or 2) were parents who are burdened by mistakes they have made. I fit into both categories.
Wednesday Wrap Ups
Tada! Here is my finished Morning Glory flimsy! I absolutely love it!
I'm pressing the top and using a fat back for the backing. Then it'll be off to my LAQ! I'm thinking about using a scrappy binding. We'll see!
Pressing On
Last week's goals were:
"...choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve...."
Whom will we serve? It's our choice. During a sermon on loving our family on purpose, Pastor was sharing wonderful parenting tips. As an adult survivor of child abuse as well as a parent who has made mistakes, I wondered if some of those listening may be 1) wishing they had parents such as the ones he was teaching about or 2) were parents who are burdened by mistakes they have made. I fit into both categories.
Before the defeated one could tangle me up, I recalled Joshua 24:14-15 - choose this day who I will serve. I modified it to fit my needs for today by telling God and myself that I will choose this day whom I will serve,
the demons of my past
or
the God of my future.
I choose to forget what is behind - yet keep the lessons learned.
I chose to strain toward what is ahead.
I wonder if you are living life constrained by the demons of your past, as I was?
It doesn't have to be that way, not at all.
Join me in taking steps toward a freeing, joyful life in serving the God of our future!
It's so liberating!
Tada! Here is my finished Morning Glory flimsy! I absolutely love it!
I'm pressing the top and using a fat back for the backing. Then it'll be off to my LAQ! I'm thinking about using a scrappy binding. We'll see!
Pressing On
Last week's goals were:
1. Visit Daddy and Mama for an overnight and maybe even this weekend. ✔
2. Add the sashing to the Morning Glory blocks. ✔
3. Finish up two blocks for my Stitchers' Garden. X
This week's goals:
1. Visit Daddy and Mama for an overnight.
2. Finish up the two Month 4 blocks for my Stitchers' Garden.
3. Quilt 15 minutes a day on Pat's Quilt.
Check out these fun parties!
2. Add the sashing to the Morning Glory blocks. ✔
3. Finish up two blocks for my Stitchers' Garden. X
1. Visit Daddy and Mama for an overnight.
2. Finish up the two Month 4 blocks for my Stitchers' Garden.
3. Quilt 15 minutes a day on Pat's Quilt.
Check out these fun parties!
Midweek Makers @ Quilt Fabrication
To Do Tuesday @ Stitch All Things
Can I Get A Whoop Whoop? @ Confession of a Fabric Addict (on Fridays)
To Do Tuesday @ Stitch All Things
Can I Get A Whoop Whoop? @ Confession of a Fabric Addict (on Fridays)
Your comments are so appreciated! I read each one and will respond by email to you! :)
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Wednesday's Word. Wednesday Wrap Ups. Pressing On.
Wednesday's Word
I was so blessed by last Sunday's sermon. My faith was renewed and I am claiming victory again, in situations where I had once lost hope!
Pastor Dale stated: "When you have a prophetic word, it trumps everything the enemy is trying to throw at you."
Amen!
Let us hold fight the battle well, holding onto our faith instead of allowing it to become shipwrecked!
Wednesday Wrap Ups
I made another sewing kit....and a little needle book.....guess I hooked on them! Here's the first kit.
Here's the new one!
Of course I made the vinyl pouch! According to my nail tech, with a few changes, these would make great purses for those who attend sporting events in which the security personnel need to search purses and such! Just sayin'!
Yes, my furniture is naked! Kitty would love to lay on it and rub her claws all over it, we take off the cushions/cover them up! :)
This is the second one I've made using Amy's fantastic tutorial at Lots of Pink Here. Of course, I made a few changes. :)
This "Teeny Simple Needle Cases for Friendship Group", (pattern by Natalie Barnes of Beyond The Reef) was inspired by Nancy's post over at Grace and Peace Quilting. She made them for Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes back in 2017. Here's my version:
Pressing On
Last week's goals were:
Pastor Dale stated: "When you have a prophetic word, it trumps everything the enemy is trying to throw at you."
Amen!
Let us hold fight the battle well, holding onto our faith instead of allowing it to become shipwrecked!
Wednesday Wrap Ups
I made another sewing kit....and a little needle book.....guess I hooked on them! Here's the first kit.
Here's the new one!
Yes, my furniture is naked! Kitty would love to lay on it and rub her claws all over it, we take off the cushions/cover them up! :)
Pressing On
Last week's goals were:
1. Visit Daddy and Mama. ✔ I was supposed to head home at midday for my sewing class....but we were having so much fun that I invited them to "ditch class" with me! We had a great day!
2. Finish up the last few blocks of Morning Glory. ✔ Will be sharing the last block and sashing soon!
3. Finish up two blocks for my Stitchers' Garden. X and not a single regret. Spending time with my parents was my first priority. I also took time to have lunch with a friend. Sewing and such will always be there.
This week's goals:
1. Visit Daddy and Mama for an overnight and maybe even this weekend.
2. Add the sashing to the Morning Glory blocks.
3. Finish up two blocks for my Stitchers' Garden.
I'll be linking up to:
2. Finish up the last few blocks of Morning Glory. ✔ Will be sharing the last block and sashing soon!
3. Finish up two blocks for my Stitchers' Garden. X and not a single regret. Spending time with my parents was my first priority. I also took time to have lunch with a friend. Sewing and such will always be there.
This week's goals:
1. Visit Daddy and Mama for an overnight and maybe even this weekend.
2. Add the sashing to the Morning Glory blocks.
3. Finish up two blocks for my Stitchers' Garden.
I'll be linking up to:
Your comments are so appreciated! I read each one and will respond by email to you! :)
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Wednesday's Word. Wednesday Wrap Ups. Pressing On.
Wednesday's Word
Every New Year I pray for a Scripture for the coming year. This year we were quite busy with Daddy and, to be honest, I forgot about this tradition.
Then, as I was writing Monday's post, I remembered a section of this verse, looked up the full verse and my heart started racing! This was my verse! I love it! I am filled with joy and gratitude for my LORD and Savior! I pray it touches your heart as well!
To be joyful in hope is wonderful as the "joy of the LORD is our strength!" As we walk through out trials with joy and hope, patience in our afflictions comes easier. I don't mean we walk around laughing and joking during our afflictions, but we are patiently waiting with confidence that our God will work through our pain as we faithfully pray. We are remembering that all things work together for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose! Romans chapter 8 is filled with promises and can be of great comfort in our afflictions. Perhaps you can take a few moments to read it and be encouraged.
Wednesday Wrap Ups
My next quick wrap up is this vinyl pouch with needle case. It's been a while since I've sewn with zippers or vinyl. My Bernina foot made it a breeze to sew with the vinyl.
Here is the little needle book I made along with the detachable mini pincushion.
I made this little pouch for carrying little extras. If I gently pull on the lamb's tail, out comes a tape measure! This was a gift from a dear friend.
I use this portable sewing kit for my embroidery projects. Yup, I am finally returning to the first craft I learned as a child. More on that much later.
Pressing On
Last week's goals were:
Every New Year I pray for a Scripture for the coming year. This year we were quite busy with Daddy and, to be honest, I forgot about this tradition.
Then, as I was writing Monday's post, I remembered a section of this verse, looked up the full verse and my heart started racing! This was my verse! I love it! I am filled with joy and gratitude for my LORD and Savior! I pray it touches your heart as well!
To be joyful in hope is wonderful as the "joy of the LORD is our strength!" As we walk through out trials with joy and hope, patience in our afflictions comes easier. I don't mean we walk around laughing and joking during our afflictions, but we are patiently waiting with confidence that our God will work through our pain as we faithfully pray. We are remembering that all things work together for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose! Romans chapter 8 is filled with promises and can be of great comfort in our afflictions. Perhaps you can take a few moments to read it and be encouraged. My next quick wrap up is this vinyl pouch with needle case. It's been a while since I've sewn with zippers or vinyl. My Bernina foot made it a breeze to sew with the vinyl.
Pressing On
Last week's goals were:
1. Visit Daddy and Mama. ✔ We had an awesome time together! Daddy said it felt like a "California Day". He was referring to our recent fun-filled trip to San Diego. Even though I missed a sewing class by extending my time with them, I have no regrets. :)
3. Finish up the Fireman Place Mat. ✔ Ok. Confession time: it only took 20 minutes tops to finish this SEVEN YEAR UFO! Seriously? 😊 I cannot be the only person who has been such a procrastinator! Please feel free to share your procrastination story in the comments!
4. Finish quilting the new living room pillow. ✔
4. Finish quilting the new living room pillow. ✔
I had shared this before, but just had to share it one more time! :)
This week's goals are:
1. Visit Daddy and Mama.
2. Finish up the last few blocks of Morning Glory.
3. Finish up two blocks for my Stitchers' Garden.
I'll be linking up to:
1. Visit Daddy and Mama.
2. Finish up the last few blocks of Morning Glory.
3. Finish up two blocks for my Stitchers' Garden.
I'll be linking up to:
Your comments are so appreciated! I read each one and will respond by email to you! :)
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Wednesday's Word and Wrap Ups. Pressing On.
Wednesday's Word
I cannot tell you how many times her words from so many years ago have blessed, strengthened and encouraged me. Thank you, Majetta. Thank you, LORD, for sending her into my life!
Wednesday Wrap Ups
I have a ton of UFO's (unfinished projects) that are taking up too much space in my studio, not to mention by brain. I've decided to challenge myself to finish one a week - two weeks at the most. These are small projects that just need a bit of time. I would also like to finish them using my stash only.
Here are my first two projects:
This place mat was started at least 5 years ago and is on my To Do Tuesday list for this week.
I am turning this "accidental" orphan block into another living room pillow!
It was a $7.50 block, but it came out too small. I decided to quilt the top, so it should done next week as well.
Pressing On
Last week's goals were:
4. Finish quilting the new living room pillow.
Many years ago, my family lived in Okinawa, Japan. One of the missionaries, Majetta Morris, shared this with me: "There is no safer place to be than waiting on the will of God."
Wednesday Wrap Ups
I have a ton of UFO's (unfinished projects) that are taking up too much space in my studio, not to mention by brain. I've decided to challenge myself to finish one a week - two weeks at the most. These are small projects that just need a bit of time. I would also like to finish them using my stash only.
Here are my first two projects:
This place mat was started at least 5 years ago and is on my To Do Tuesday list for this week.
I am turning this "accidental" orphan block into another living room pillow!
It was a $7.50 block, but it came out too small. I decided to quilt the top, so it should done next week as well.
Pressing On
Last week's goals were:
1. Make 1-2 more Morning Glory Blocks. X
2. Stitch up a hand pieced block. ✔
3. Make progress on the latest prayer shawl. X
This week's goals are:
1. Visit Daddy and Mama.
3. Finish up the Fireman Place Mat.4. Finish quilting the new living room pillow.
I'll be linking up to:
Your comments are so appreciated! I read each one and will respond by email to you! :)
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Wednesday's Word. There Are No Accidents. Pressing On.
Wednesday's Word
There Are No Accidents
I was working on the third block of my Stitcher's Garden and noticed a mistake. I was almost finished with the block and didn't want to toss it...so I turned it into a pillow cover!
It gives my living room a fresh new look! I believe the rest of the pillows in my living room may be getting a new look as well!
Pressing
Last week's goals were:
I refuse to give up.
We can chose faith, trust, hope and victory.
Jesus has been
my strength and hope thus far,
so I chose the above with confidence in
my LORD and Savior!
I was working on the third block of my Stitcher's Garden and noticed a mistake. I was almost finished with the block and didn't want to toss it...so I turned it into a pillow cover!
Pressing
Last week's goals were:
1. Spend an overnight with my parents. ✔ I actually spent 2 nights with them! Oh, how we enjoy each other's company!
2. Make 1-2 Morning Glory Blocks. ✔
3. Make progress on the latest prayer shawl. ✔
4. I'm hoping to make progress on my hand pieced blocks. ✔
This week's goals are:
This week's goals are:
1. Make 1-2 more Morning Glory Blocks.
2. Stitch up a hand pieced block.
3. Make my $7.50 blocks of the month.
I'll be linking up to:
Your comments are so appreciated! I read each one and will respond by email to you! :)
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Wednesday's Word. BOM's Away. Lost in the Crowd. Pressing On.
Wednesday's Word
Amen and amen. I will not fear. And if I do: read, believe, repeat.
BOM's Away - Morning Glory Block 7
I finished another block - Block 7/12!
My daughter gave me a fantastic tip about this cool pattern! She told me to cut out all the pieces for each block and "kit" them as I did the "Jingle all The Way" quilt. Then, when I have a few minutes, pull a kit and sew them up!
Lost in the Crowd
Pressing On
Last week's goals were:
This week's goals will be similar:
BOM's Away - Morning Glory Block 7
I finished another block - Block 7/12!
My daughter gave me a fantastic tip about this cool pattern! She told me to cut out all the pieces for each block and "kit" them as I did the "Jingle all The Way" quilt. Then, when I have a few minutes, pull a kit and sew them up!
Lost in the Crowd
I've also been enjoying some mindless scrap sewing as I work on my "Lost in the Crowd" quilt inspired by Amanda Jean at Crazy Mom Quilts. I've made almost 100 more 2.5" squares!
Pressing On
Last week's goals were:
1. Help Daddy and Mama put their home together after a major leak led to repairs and a new carpet. ✔
2. Make 1-2 Morning Glory Blocks. ✔
3. Make progress on the latest prayer shawl. ✔
1. Spend an overnight with my parents.
2. Make 1-2 Morning Glory Blocks.
3. Make progress on the latest prayer shawl. 2. Make 1-2 Morning Glory Blocks.
4. I'm hoping to make progress on my hand pieced blocks.
I'm linking up to:
Your comments are so appreciated! I read each one and will respond by email to you! :)
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