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 ~ Random
2012-02-09 01:34:00 I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds. I will be glad and exult in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High. (Psalm 9:1-2 ESV) Honestly I could not come up with just one thing to write about this week ... More About: Family , Friends , God , Faith , Random
Marriage Monday ~ Overcoming Boredom and Apathy
2012-02-07 01:54:00 This week’s Marriage Monday, we are to share about how we get rid of boredom and apathy in our marriage. I totally love her idea about making a list of things to do. I need to incorporate that in our marriage … My hubby and I have been married for some time (29 years in ... More About: Personal , Meme , Food , Photography
Capturing Couture ~ Winner ?Tara?
2012-02-06 06:11:00 The winner of my More About: Photography , Announcement , Winner
Thankful Thursday ~ Power of Prayer
2012-02-02 04:22:00 “And he withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, and knelt down and prayed, saying, ?Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.?” (Luke 22:41-42 ESV ~ emphasis mine) Many times I pray short prayers; prayers for family or friends. I pray throughout the day; ... More About: Power , God , Prayer , Scripture , Hope
Capturing Couture ~ Made in the USA & Giveaway
2012-01-30 13:09:00 Last week I started my series “Made in America” with an explanation why it is important to me to shop American made products. Today I want to introduce you to a product that I adore and use pretty much every day. You see, before Christmas I was looking for a new camera strap. Although the ... More About: Fun , Photography
Rend Collective Experiment ~ Music
2012-01-29 20:11:00 About a month ago I came across the Irish worship band “Rend Collective Experiment “. I really enjoyed the clip I had seen and found their latest album “Homemade Worship By Handmade People“. Their music picks me up when the day seems to unravel at work. I hope you will find time to check them out. ... More About: Band , Music
Thankful Thursday ~ Power of His Word
2012-01-26 05:07:00 So shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it. (Isaiah 55:11 ESV) In the month of January we meet up at my friend Laurie’s blog, “Women Taking ... More About: Power , Word , Scripture , Thursday , Psalms
Why ?Made In America? is important to me
2012-01-23 04:00:00 Open your mouth for the mute, for the rights of all who are destitute. Open your mouth, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy. (Proverbs 31:8-9 ESV) For years I wanted to approach this subject, but every year I ‘chickened out’. You know why? Because I don’t want to come of as ... More About: America , Personal , Christian , Life , Food
Reminder ~ Ephesians Bible Study
2012-01-17 16:53:00 The Bible study on the book of Ephesians, lead by author and speaker Kathy Howard will start tomorrow, January 18th. To find out more about the Bible study, please visit Kathy’s website here. I am very excited about the study. After all, my blog “Grace Alone…” is based on Paul’s letter to the Ephesians . ... More About: Study , Bible Study , Scripture , Grow
Marriage Monday ~ Celebrating Our Womanhood
2012-01-16 18:36:00 For Marriage Monday, Chrysalis is inviting us to complete the below prompts to help us to get to know each other as a unique daughter of God . For detailed instruction, please visit E-Mom’s weblog. I am… fearfully and wonderfully made. I want… to encourage others. I have… hunger for God’s Word. I wish… ... More About: Personal , Meme , Life
Jamie Grace ~ Music your Foot Starts Tapping to!
2012-01-13 17:59:00 The radio station I listen to all the time, started playing a song (“You Lead”) by Jamie Grace . When I got home I had to check out who Jamie Grace is. I tell you, her music will make your feet tap (and you will not be able to stop!)… I just downloaded her entire album ... More About: Music , Praise
Chocolate paradise and every spiritual blessing ~ Guest Blog
2012-01-09 08:01:00 Chocolate surrounded me. Left, right, ahead, and behind. Everywhere I turned, chocolate lay in great mounds. Every shape and size, wrapped and unwrapped, with nuts and without, cream-filled and nougat, round and rectangle. I have dreamed of a chocolate paradise such as this many times, but this wasn?t a dream. This time I stood in ... More About: Study , Inspiration , Bible Study , Blog , Spiritual
Thankful Thursday ~ Lisa Shaw
2012-01-06 01:51:00 Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing. (1 Thessalonians 5:11 ESV) In the month of January we meet up at my friend Laurie’s blog, “Women Taking a Stand“. Please visit her blog to link up for Thankful Thursday . Last week, I read an interview with Lisa Shaw on ... More About: Life , Books , Beautiful
Reminder for Thankful Thursday ~ January 2012
2012-01-04 14:17:00 Good morning all… I totally goofed up last week; I forgot to mention that Thankful Thursday in the month of January 2012 will be hosted by my friend and sister in Christ, Laurie at Women Taking A Stand. Please make sure to visit her blog on Thursdays to link up. End of this important announcement… ... More About: Hosting , Announcement
My Love for 30 Years
2012-01-02 08:13:00 However, let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband. (Ephesians 5:33 ESV (emphasis mine)) Today, 30 years ago, I have met my beloved. Sometimes I wonder where the years went. Don’t get me wrong; we had our challenges over the years. The above ... More About: Life , Marriage , Photography , Love , Lover
Thankful Thursday ~ New Beginnings 2012
2011-12-29 01:26:00 The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. ?The LORD is my portion,? says my soul, ?therefore I will hope in him.? (Lamentations 3:22-24 ESV (emphasis mine)) Goodness, where in the world did the year go. It seems to ... More About: Life , Thursday
Merry Christmas!
2011-12-25 07:04:00 May the peace of the Lord be in your heart this Christmas season… Iris Current Mood: Blessed ? More About: Holidays
Thankful Thursday ~ Christmas
2011-12-22 02:00:00 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.? And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising ... More About: Christmas , Holidays , God , Love
?Red: The Color of Christmas? by Pastor Greg Laurie
2011-12-17 19:13:00 And the angel said to them, ?Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. (Luke 2:10-11 ESV) I watched the video yesterday; I wanted to ... More About: Christmas , Holidays , Christian , Color , Inspiration
Thankful Thursday ~ Starbucks
2011-12-15 02:00:00 “And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.” ~ Colossians 3:12 (ESV) I am not thankful for Starbucks for the ‘usual’ reason (although I do enjoy my morning treats of coffee). I wanted to share with you a program Starbucks is ... More About: Personal , Life , Help , Thursday
Thankful Thursday ~ Charles M. Schulz
2011-12-08 02:11:00 ?Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!? (Luke 2:14 ESV) In 1965 CBS contracted Charles M. Schulz to create a Christ mas special. The executives of the peacock station were horrified when Mr. Schulz presented the Christmas special. They thought that the animation film would be ... More About: Animation , Holidays , Message
Thankful Thursday ~ His Word ? My Strength
2011-12-01 01:55:00 ?For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven and do not return there but water the earth, making it bring forth and sprout, giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater, so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but ... More About: Word , Thursday
Thankgiving Message from the LWG Team
2011-11-24 08:01:00 What does thanksgiving mean to you? The Laced with Grace team is sharing their thankfulness with their readers. I hope you will be able to join in… Oh come, let us sing to the LORD; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; ... More About: Holiday , Team , Blessings , Message , Psalms
God the Master Painter
2011-11-23 15:19:00 Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way, over the man who carries out evil devices! (Psalm 37:7 ESV) The other night as I was working on portraits for a client, I noticed the orange hue hitting our back window. I knew ... More About: Beauty , God , Faith , Blessings , Master
God the Solid Rock
2011-11-09 01:32:00 “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.” ~ Psalm 18:2 (ESV) To be perfectly honest with you, I do not like Arizona. Yes, I have been living here for the past 20 ... More About: Faith , Rock , Blessings
Unexpected Blessings
2011-11-02 06:20:00 Today, I am linking up with my friend Joan to share His Beauty. Click on the image below to read more of His Beauty… “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present ... More About: Blessings
Thankful Thursday ~ A Perfect Day
2011-10-27 07:31:00 “I give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with my whole heart, and I will glorify your name forever.” ~ Psalm 86:12 (ESV) This week, we are meeting at my friend Lynn’s website “Spiritually Unequal Marriage “. This will be the last time my dear friend Lynn is hosting the event. It saddens my heart, ... More About: Life , Food , Immigration , Thursday
Laced with Grace ? October 2011 Desktop
2011-10-04 03:25:00 I am not sure why I am so excited about this month’s desktop wallpaper. I guess it is just the newness of the lens I used to photograph the water-bubble …If you haven’t had a chance yet to check out this month’s downloadable desktop, please stop by our devotional blog Laced with Grace . Here is ... More About: Photography , Desktop , Inspiration
Thankful Thursday ~ Time Off!
2011-09-29 03:00:00 Please remember that in the month of October, my dear friend Lynn is hosting Thankful Thursday at Spiritually Unequal Marriage. “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God , what is good and acceptable and perfect.” ... More About: Time , Blessings , Plan B , Purpose
Thankful Thursday ~ Honesty
More articles from this author:2011-09-22 03:00:00 “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” ~ (John 16:33 ESV) Couple weeks ago I shared about ‘Being Real‘; this issue is very important to me, so I pick it up again. Currently ... More About: Book , Plan B , Thursday , Honesty 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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