Sting My Heart![]() Sting My Heart I am sharing my thoughts on faith, love, life, hope, friendships and struggles. I am transplanted from Germany to Arizona, and even after 16 years I sometimes struggle with my family being so far away... Articles
Thankful Thursday ~ Dancing
2008-03-27 02:03:00 “Let Israel be glad in his Maker; let the children of Zion rejoice in their King! Let them praise his name with dancing, making melody to him with tambourine and lyre! For the Lord takes pleasure in his people; he adorns the humble with salvation.” ~ Psalm 149:2-4 (ESV -emphasis mine) Do you like dancing? ... More About: Dancing , Life , Faith , Hope , Thursday
It is My Bloggy Birthday!
2008-03-24 14:39:00 Material credit: Shabby Princess Freebie - LO made by me To enter the give away please leave a comment. And if you find it in your heart - share the give away with your girlfriends (not necessary to win)….The deadline to sign up for the give away is March 30th with the winner to be announced ... More About: Fun , Blogging , Announcement , Celebration , Birthday
He Is Risen!
2008-03-23 17:19:00 Material credits: Connie Prince - LO/Photos by me There is nothing more exciting for me than to know that my Savior lives! Current Mood: Blessed ? More About: Holidays , Peace , Life , Faith , Love
Photo Hunt ~ Metal
2008-03-22 13:00:00 Grab the Scavenger Hunt code. Photo Theme: Metal ~ Technorati Tag: PhotoHunt ~Hosted by TNChick~ We took a little road-trip down to Bisbee, Southern Arizona . It is always nice to find cool stuff to take photos off. Bisbee is just the right town to find old with the new. I thought this metal lamp in a little part ... More About: Life , Photography
Thankful Thursday ~ Resurrection
2008-03-20 02:32:00 “And for fear of him the guards trembled and became like dead men. But the angel said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. Then go ... More About: Christian , Thursday , Resurrection
Angie Is Having a Giveaway
2008-03-18 14:54:00 My friend Angie is having a giveaway of some wonderful books . Max Lucado has always been one of my favorite writers. Angie is given away three of his books. So head on over to her blog to see what books they are… And speaking of giveaways. There is one coming from this blog. Some ... More About: Life , Blogging , Announcement
Ever feel like?
2008-03-15 20:45:00 …something is going to happen in your life, a change of direction, anything? I am there right now and no matter how hard I pray, I just can’t find the peace that all will be okay… Maybe it has to do with Daniel telling me yesterday that he has received a work-visa for Japan from Panasonic? ... More About: Life , Faith , Feel
Thankful Thursday ~ Providence
2008-03-13 02:19:00 “So Abraham called the name of that place, ?The Lord will provide?; as it is said to this day, ?On the mount of the Lord it shall be provided.?” ~ Genesis 22:14 (ESV ~ emphasis mine) Ha - so my post from last week disappeared, except the Bible passage and the links to the participants. I ... More About: Life , Faith , Thursday
A Crown of Thorns
2008-03-11 11:00:00 I love photography. I always feel all giddy when my beloved tells me to grab my camera and says “we are going for a ride, Sweety”. It was nice Saturday afternoon (Spring arrives early in Arizona), so we snatched up our cameras to take photos… To read the rest of my little devotion head on over ... More About: General
Come Celebrate!
2008-03-08 22:42:00 As you all know there is a huge party going on at 5 Minutes for Mom this weekend. Hop on over if you would like to add your blog to the party post. But I do not want to talk about myself in this post, but about a website that, I believe in my ... More About: Announcement , Celebrate
Photo Hunt ~ Different
2008-03-08 16:29:00 Grab the Scavenger Hunt code. Photo Theme: Different ~ Technorati Tag: PhotoHunt ~Hosted by TNChick~ I have many different Bibles, but my favorite translation is the ESV Bible. I like to have different translations so I could compare text passages . Thank you for stopping by today - have a super weekend… Current Mood: Playful More About: Life , Photography
Thankful Thursday ~ Truth
2008-03-06 02:42:00 “Jesus said to him, ?I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” ~ John 14:6 (ESV - emphasis mine) You know it is kind of funny how a certain words keeps coming up through either Scripture, music or just radio. Over the past 36 hours the ... More About: Truth , Life , Faith , Thursday
?She Speaks? Conference Contest
2008-03-01 16:26:00 The Laced with Grace team and Proverbs 31 Ministries have teamed to send one woman to the “She Speaks” conference in June. One of our Laced with Grace team members has donated a partial scholarship (valued at $250) toward the registration fee to attend “She Speaks” in Concord, North Carolina. The find out more how ... More About: Contest , Announcement , Conference
Purpose with Detour
2008-02-29 11:00:00 It started all on Saturday morning. A sweet friend of mine had shared a devotion and her own thoughts on it… You can read the rest of my little devotion over at Be blessed today and always… I Feel: Blessed ? More About: Life , Purpose
Thankful Thursday ~ Glory
2008-02-28 02:23:00 “Lift up your heads, O gates! And be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Who is this King of glory? The Lord, strong and mighty, the Lord, mighty in battle!” ~ Psalm 24:7-9 (ESV) My friend Laurel had a quote on her blog last week that really struck a ... More About: Faith , Scripture , Thursday , Glory
Psalm 119:105
2008-02-27 16:11:00 “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” ~ Psalm 119:105 (ESV) Visit The 160 Acred Woods for more Wordfilled Wednesdays … Thank you for stopping by today…blessings to you and your precious families… I Feel: Blessed ? More About: Scripture , Psalm 119
Would you Consider?
2008-02-24 13:00:00 “I love you, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised, and I am saved from my ... More About: Life , Friends , Faith
Photo Hunt ~ Wooden
2008-02-23 13:00:00 Grab the Scavenger Hunt code. Photo Theme: Wooden ~ Technorati Tag: PhotoHunt ~Hosted by TNChick~ I have this cool wooden wind-chime in our back-yard. When is moves it has a calming effect on me . And I have to thank a very sweet friend of mine for them… Thank you for stopping by today and a wonderful and ... More About: Photography
?The Final Inquiry?
2008-02-22 02:13:00 I have never heard of this movie until tonight as I was browsing the Internet. Has anyone of you seen or heard about this movie? It looks very interesting. I would be up for a great movie, since I haven’t seen any great movies for some time. I think I am going to order the ... More About: Movies , Christian , Final
Thankful Thursday ~ Prayer
2008-02-21 01:01:00 “In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end ... More About: Life , Prayer , Thursday
Leigh Gray ~ Guest Writer
2008-02-18 11:15:00 I am so thankful that Leigh Gray from “Speaking Thru Me” has agreed to post at Laced with Grace (just click on the image above ). She has some wonderful words to share with you today. I hope you will have some time to stop by the devotional team blog… Blessings on your Monday and ... More About: Faith , Writer , Guest
So - I am not The Smartest Cookie?
2008-02-18 07:38:00 …in the Cookie -Jar Tonight I was reading a very disturbing article on one of the digital scrap-booking sites I visit - often. The article was about digital scrap-booking piracy. People breaking into the digital store, down-loading kits and sharing them with others - apparently for free and sometimes making them their ‘own’ work. I am ... More About: Scrapbook
Join Me for a Scrap Challenge
2008-02-16 19:19:00 Wow - I am posting twice in one day. That hasn’t happened for quite some time . Do you digi-scrap? If so, would you like to join in on a scrap challenge? I am hosting Cherie Shields’ first blog challenge. I am a little nervous but also exited to host this challenge. The topic ... More About: Join , Scrap , Scrapbook , Challenge
Photo Hunt ~ Free
2008-02-16 10:00:00 Grab the Scavenger Hunt code. Photo Theme: Free ~ Technorati Tag: PhotoHunt ~Hosted by TNChick~ This week was a little easier than last week. Now you are wondering why I posted a photo of our little Princess Zoey for this week’s theme. Well, we got Princess Zoey for free. She was a stray and we took here in ... More About: Photography
Thankful Thursday ~ Love
2008-02-14 02:09:00 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” ~ John 3:16 (ESV ~ emphasis mine) Since this Thursday is Valentines Day, I thought to reflect on love would be appropriate I am thankful for God’s unconditional love. He loved me ... More About: Life , Friends , Love , Scripture
Photo Hunt ~ Heavy
2008-02-09 15:48:00 Grab the Scavenger Hunt code. Photo Theme: Heavy ~ Technorati Tag: PhotoHunt ~Hosted by TNChick~ You gotta work with me here I forgot to check the photo hunt theme earlier this week, so I had to think quick last night. I present you with a photo of my Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich I made last night - ... More About: Photography
Living Intentionally ~ Feb?08 ?Check-In?
2008-02-08 05:28:00 Wow - where did last month go? Before I start on my recap, I have to admit that I have not lived as intentionally as I have hoped…As I was reading my list from January, I can place a check-mark on some of the items. I have met with my Lord on a daily basis before ... More About: Life , Living , Faith , Scripture , Check
Cleanse my Heart, Oh Lord
2008-02-07 11:00:00 ?For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight, so that you may be justified in your words and blameless in your judgment. Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, and in sin did my mother conceive ... More About: Faith , Heart , Lord , Cleanse
Thankful Thursday ~ Joy
2008-02-07 02:23:00 “Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit.” ~ Psalm 51:12 (ESV - emphasis mine) As I was sitting down to write my Thankful post this week, the words “Lamb of God” kept coming back. As I was sitting in church today for the Ash Wednesday service, tears were ... More About: Family , Faith , Thursday
Encourager of the Month ~ Jan?08
More articles from this author:2008-02-04 06:46:00 “For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you? that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine.” ~ Romans 1:11-12 ( More About: Friends , Faith , Award , Month 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |




