Spellbound: A Collection of Winter Poetry
Baby, it's cold outside, but I have compiled a small collection of winter poetry for your literary pleasure! I invite you to put the kettle on, then sit down with your kids and a pot of tea in front of a roaring fire and indulge yourselves in the enchantment of...
A Collection of Autumn Quotes
Autumn is upon us (though it's still hot and steamy here in the South). Thankfully, the winds will begin to blow in cooler temperatures soon and we'll get to wear our hoodies and other warm clothing. But until then, I thought you might enjoy some of the quotes I...
Every Leaf Speaks Bliss to Me: A Collection of Autumn Poetry
In honor of the first day of Fall, I have compiled a small collection of autumn poetry for your literary pleasure! Please click on the title or picture of the poet to read each poem. To Autumn by William Blake Fall, Leaves, Fall by Emily Brontë ...
Embrace God’s Grace
Are there areas in your life that you have had difficulties with on a regular basis? Are there things you’ve failed at or habits you’ve struggled with over and over? If so, then let me assure you that you are not alone. As humans, we often fail, fall short and come up...
A Collection of Summer Quotes
While I was planning for the Celebrate Summer: Mixed Media Workshop a couple years ago, I began collecting poetry and quotes to add to the art pieces and journals. And I wanted to make this collection of summer quotes available to you, my blog reader. I have compiled...
Sweets of Sun and Flower: A Collection of Summer Poetry
Summertime is here and we all know it's going to be long and hot (well, at least here in the sultry South it will be). The trees are lush with green leaves, flowers are everywhere -- all of creation is showing off! So, why don't you pour yourself a tall glass of...
A Collection of Spring Quotes
While planning for my mixed media workshop, Springtime Splendor, I thought you that perhaps, you, my blog reader would like to have some of the spring quotes I’ve compiled for various art journaling and mixed media projects. (There are twenty in all.) These quotes...
Loveliest of Trees: A Collection of Spring Poetry
Springtime is here and the earth is alive with the beauty and majesty of the Lord! All around the world is budding, blooming, blossoming, and buzzing. I invite you to pour yourself a tall glass of sweet iced tea, take a blanket outside on the green grass - or if it's...
Fun Ways to Teach Shakespeare in Your Homeschool
William Shakespeare. The name either thrills you or fills you with dread - there usually isn't an "in between." Okay, maybe there is some middle ground there, but let's face it: most of us grudgingly memorized line after line of his plays in high school - lines we...
Scriptures for Goal Setting
Have you ever thought about what God's Word has to say about goal setting? If you haven't, may I suggest that one of the most important books in the Bible you could read on this subject is the book of Proverbs. Why? Consider this scripture: "[The Proverbs'] purpose is...
Tips to Help Your Day Run More Smoothly
If you've determined your goals for this season of your life, and if you've narrowed them down to two key goals and one focus goal, then you are well on your way to accomplishing them. Maybe you've gotten as far as creating a "To Do List" and working on a couple of...
Rock Your Daily Routine
“Choose you this day…” Joshua 24:15 KJV Last week, I introduced my new Flourishing Life Goal Planner (that I was creating for myself, but decided to offer to you, my reader, as well). I believe this planner is essential to helping sort out and break down your most...
Create a “Dream Routine”
“You’ll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine.” ~ John Maxwell Dreams and goals are not the same. Your goals are what will get you to your dreams, but it's your habits and your daily...
How to Determine Your Goals
“I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me…” Philippians 3:14 NIV Yesterday, we discussed twelve areas of life that should be in balance with each other. When all these areas are in balance, you feel happier, more peaceful, content, and...
Flourishing in Every Area of Life
“I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows).” John 10:10 AMP Area You Flourishing in Every Area of Your Life? I believe there are twelve areas of life that must be in balance. Once these areas are in balance...