Easter

 There are some years Easter does not have a great display of spring flowers.  This year is not the case.  It seems like everything awakened to celebrate this beautiful holiday.  For all of you who are celebrating Resurrection Sunday may it be blessed in every way. To everyone have a wonderful start to April.

 See you next week - God willing!

"The angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified.  He is not here, he has risen just as he said.  Come and see the place where he lay.  Then go quickly and tell his disciples  'He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee.  There you will see him.'  Now I have told you."  Matt: 28:5-7 (NIV)

Miracles

 

Yes miracles are happening...these little spring harbingers are not letting cold weather keep them from blooming.

The Daffodils are standing tall in spite of the fierce winds we have been experiencing.

They continue to spread cheer and tell us spring is here.

Speaking of miracles...I think it is amazing this old barn is still standing.

It looks like there is not much left but it echoes the past and a time when things were built to last.

 Well hope all of you are seeing some miracles of spring or for those of you who live in the southern hemisphere...autumn ones.

Have a blessed end of the week.

Hugs

Debbie

"You are the God who performs miracles; you display your power among the peoples." Psalm 77:14 (NIV)

Laugh

 Just sharing some things that made me laugh today.  Hope they do you too!

Thank you friends for letting me share these funnies from Pinterest!

Have a wonderful Wednesday.

Hugs

Debbie

"A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones." Proverbs 17:22 (NIV)

Promises

At last God's promises are being seen...snowdrops pushing up through last fall's vestige.

Pussy willows reaching up to the sky...

Crocus opening up to the sun.

Yes friends, I am seeing promises - spring is on its way.  Hope all of you are seeing some too!

Hugs

Debbie

"The Lord is faithful to all his promises and loving toward all He has made."  Psalm 145:13b (NIV) 

Finishing

I have been spending these past couple of weeks finishing up a few winter projects.   My last post must have been a memo to the robins.  They are back as well as the red-winged blackbirds.  The weather this week has certainly turned the corner.  The forecast for Friday is 70 degrees...wow what a change!

Speaking of finishing ... am pleased to say that the 100 small painting challenge was completed by March.  Am thinking about starting another year of doing the same.  Instead of small though - may branch out to a larger format.  Will keep you posted.

Just finished reading this wonderful book by Seth Lewis "The Language of Rivers and Stars."  For all those who study nature and enjoy spending time outdoors...this book is sure to please.  

Well as you can see - am moving into spring now that winter is hopefully finished with us!  Of course one knows that spring can be a teaser.

Thanks for taking time to stop by.  Have a good finish to your week. 

Hugs

Debbie

"Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."  James 1:4 (NIV)

  

 
 

Weary

 

Are some of you like me...winter weary?    If so...thought maybe I would go back a few years and share some past spring photos.

How about a few Pussy willows...

a crocus or two...

or a garden of yellow daffodils.

Nothing says spring has arrived without a robin.  Hope these pictures reminded you that winter is almost past and nicer days are on their way.

Hugs!

Debbie

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."  Matt: 11:28 (NIV)

 

 

Friends

Good morning friends.

A few weeks ago I finished this beautiful book by Ruth Chou Simons.  She is a lovely Christian writer and artist.  She has written several other books one that I read several months ago "When Stivings Cease".  As a Wall Street Journal best selling author her words and art resonate with so many others. What was so amazing about this book is how she showcases the wildflowers with her writing.

She addresses many of the human challenges we all face in our daily walk.  Just a few to mentioned are being overwhelmed, learning to wait, being disillusioned, when you can't turn back the clock, when one grieves, and the brokenness of the world.  Each chapter is illustrated with a certain wildflower that is described and depicted.

For all of those who need a pick me up from the winter weather - highly recommend this book.  

On another note...our snow is melting and we are warming up this week.  Yeah!

I am ready for spring - how about you?

Many of us have certainly had too much snow!

Take care and have a blessed week.

Hugs

Debbie

"A friend loves at all times,..." Prov. 17:17a (NIV)