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Life and Inspiration category is our answer to the everyday dilemmas we all face and the wisdom we need to rise above the difficulties.
We know you get that every day of your life you make choices.
We’ve learned that the hard way sometimes, and sometimes, well, we get lucky and the stars align and courage swells and life is good.
We want to share all that with you. Our Life and Inspiration blog posts are to encourage ourselves as much as you. I sometimes go back and read what I’ve written and get all like, “Did I write that? Or did some blessed elf come by and write this for me while I wasn’t paying attention?”
Check out this category to read our reminiscing and pondering and sharing our hearts.
The Great Exodus Lesson 4: The Pharaoh Says “Go!”Pharaoh hardens his heart and God sends more plagues.Finally, the Pharaoh gives in and lets God’s People go. Moses and Aaron asked the Pharaoh of Egypt to let God’s people go. God’s people were suffering as slaves to Pharaoh. God wanted Moses to lead His people to…
‘Ink Re-Cap 159.Random Sketches and Scribblesabout leaky roofs, soul-less scammers and Humankind. So I was going to sleep in today, but someone in the family had other plans… Mr. K has ducks and rain and roofs on his mind, and he doesn’t want to be the shoe-maker whose kids run around barefoot, to mix some…
You know, don’t you, that humankind lets you be a fabulous flunky? You don’t have to ace everything to be a success story. If you’ve read the book “Humankind*” by Brad Aronson, you’ve read about 4Paws for Ability. This organization breeds and trains service dogs for people with disabilities. But just like we humans,…
‘Ink Re-Cap 158.Random Sketches and Scribblesabout mutton sleeves and a playhouse with a wrap-around porch. It seems mutton sleeves are a thing again. My City DIL came over yesterday and we had a marathon “Sew for Christmas” day. When the job is 6 dresses for 3 g’littles, your work is cut out for you. Erm,…
Starch for Your Spiritual Wings: Be the angel flying faultlessly in God’s formation, every fiber infused with the strength of the Spirit. This week, as we went about our kimenink business, my mind was going as fast as my fingers. You know how it is. You’re doing repetitive work, like tying 75 tassels for…
‘Ink Re-Cap 157. Random Sketches and Scribbles about our day of thanks, razzleberry pie, and a fall scavenger hunt. Last week I told you I wasn’t feeling Thanksgiving. I’m thankful to be able to tell you today that we had a most amazing Thanksgiving day, replete with amazing food and wonderful people. And my…
My Table Set for Company: Thoughts and tips for hosting guests simply and kindly with the art of Christian Gathering.
Kim’s Story, Chapter 9: Our Autism Journey. Kim’s mobility choice was the Bear Crawl. Our little bear cub could move amazingly fast in this four-on-the-floor method. “Do you think she crawls like that because she has a dress on?” This question was asked of me one Sunday afternoon, as my friend watched Kim skimming…
‘Ink Re-Cap 156.Random Sketches and Scribblesabout Thanksgiving, and when you’re not feeling it. Are you excited about Thanksgiving? Do you love the part that makes you stop and be thankful for what we have: our God, our country, our freedoms, and the mostly easy way we can go about living our first-world lives? Or do…
The Great Exodus Lesson 3: The Plagues Begin. Moses asks Pharaoh to let God’s people go. Pharaoh says no, and God sends plagues. Moses and Aaron asked the Pharaoh of Egypt to let God’s people go. Pharaoh kept God’s people in slavery, and their lives were very miserable. God wanted Moses to lead His people to…
‘Ink Re-Cap 155. Random Sketches and Scribbles about Temple Grandin, Church Ladies sewing and Sock Snowmen. I got a couple of messages this week that I totally love. Asking me to design Christmas cards OOAK. The best kind ever. If you didn’t know we do One Of A Kind, you do now. No extra…
Walking on Water Miracles: Thoughts on stepping out of the boat, taking every step by faith, and staying on top of the daily waves of struggle. ” And Peter said, Lord, bid me come unto thee on the water. “ Matthew 14:28 Morning prayers with my husband, two days ago… “What made Peter…