Testimonies

Many people are familiar with the words to the song “This Little Light of Mine.” The song is about not keeping secret the evidence of Christ’s work in our lives because our testimony is the best way of reaching others for Him. Transparency and honesty mark the lives of the sincerest Christians we have ever met, and we have tried to model their example in our lives. 

Countless lives have been changed by men and women who have been brave enough to share the difficulties in their lives and how God worked through them. Testimonies for Him are powerful and should not be kept hidden. That is why we share our faith in the blog. From the email we receive, what we share has been a blessing to others and for that, we are thankful and are encouraged to share more. We encourage you to share your faith in Christ with others too. God can take any experience you've faced and turn it into a ministry if you will surrender it to Him.

Matthew 5:14-16 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

Luk 11:33 No man, when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which come in may see the light.

So, I am NOT Losing My Mind...Just My Belongings...

I have loved and cherished every stage of my children's lives. Even the adult children give me reasons to chuckle:

Text to Amanda: "Do you have my debit card? ILY"
Amanda: "Yes. Do you need it? ILY2"
Me: "Let's see Sherlock, I am looking for it, so I probably need it :-)! Brandon took care of it. When you get home, put it in my wallet, please."
Amanda: "It's already in your wallet. I have that too. :-)"

Free Knitting How Tos Online

I am currently teaching myself how to knit. I wanted to find a new craft that I could use to bless others. While I plan to learn both, I decided to learn knitting over crocheting first because: 

• many say it is harder to learn (I like the challenge of learning it first.)
• more detail
• ability to make nice looking clothing
• wider variety of projects
• already have several knitting friends to draw from
• projects I leaned towards required knitting

Here are some websites that I am using to learn. I have found them very helpful.

How to Cast On (long tail)

The Knit Stitch

The Purl Stitch

Basic Dishrag

Following the recommendation of friends, I purchased Red Heart Super Saver Acrylic Yarn from Walmart and Boye 10" long #8 aluminum knitting needles from Amazon. Walmart did not have the needles.

It will be slow going. I don't get much free time and find that when I do, I am often interrupted. I'll keep at it though. I want to be very good before my oldest two find spouses and start making grandchildren!

Here's Your Sign

I gave Clint this sign for his shed on Valentine's Day.

I had originally bought him a wood one for the inside. Clint liked it so much, he casually remarked he wanted one for the outside too. So, I hunted and found a metal one for him. These signs make great gifts.

Colossians 3:23-24 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.