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(Week 27) Family: A Blessing Board
So you might be asking, “What is a blessing board?” The story behind the painting: Above you will see the front and the backside of a creation that I affectionately named, a “Blessing Board.” A brief history of my painting path, in case you are new to my blog: … Continue reading
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Living Out Loud With Alley & Amanda: My Friend and Author, Toya Poplar, is Guest #23
Wanted to celebrate my beautiful friend and author, Toya Poplar. Check out the links below. Prepare to be inspired and encouraged! GoGod https://www.facebook.com/LivingoutLoudwithAlleyandAmanda/?pnref=story https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/living-out-loud-alley-amanda/id1044811857?mt=2#episodeGuid=http%3A%2F%2Flivingoutloud.today%2F%3Fp%3D407 Continue reading
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(Week 21) “Adoration for Discrimination”-Write an adoration about something you abhor. (Writing Assignment)
So here was the writing assignment. I hope you will tackle it alongside me. Please share your “adoration”in the comments below. Write an adoration about something you abhor. It was a clever topic. Although it caused you to ponder something negative, I enjoyed using positive language to tackle an injustice. I have found that when… Continue reading
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(Week 19) Could a Name Define Who We Really Are?
Happy Birthday Kylee Grace (5/11)! Happy Birthday Chapin (5/7) If you are confused, please don’t check out just yet. Let me back up a bit and introduce some of the bravest ladies I know. Just over 4 years ago, I had the great honor of celebrating with my niece, Chapin, at her baby shower. We… Continue reading
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(Week 18) The Art of Mothering
**Take a moment to watch the video below-A beautiful example of “The Art of Mothering” lived out! Davidson Farms, A home for Girls-Coming 2017 YouTube **Please also take the time to listen to Jamie Ivey’s Podcast below, celebrating motherhood! She interviews 4 mothers with very different stories but each leaving you encouraged and empowered to… Continue reading
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#TakeawayThursday3: #BlogPod3-That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs Podcast- Looking for Lovely
If you haven’t already listened to this podcast episode, I hope you will click the link below and listen now! http://www.anniefdowns.com/2016/04/07/looking-for-lovely-podcast/ So today is #TakeawayThursday3 in response to #BlogPod3! I totally sound like I am speaking a made-up language because I guess I am. Just go with it:) Don’t forget to comment on the blog… Continue reading
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#BlogPod3 : That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs: (Episode 10) Looking for Lovely
Happy Monday! This is week 3 of #BlogPod: “Blog-Pod”: like a book club, but with podcasts. I’ll share a podcast link each Monday. We all listen on our own & share the gold in blog-conversation throughout the week via Twitter Twitter.com/psalm8110 or comment on this blog. **Hashtag all comments and tweets with #BlogPod and the… Continue reading
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“Stop Write There” by Toya Poplar: Best Writing/Journaling Book Ever
Even if you don’t call yourself a writer, stop right here and order! It truly is the best journaling book I’ve read on life transformation and becoming who God intended us to be! The poetry is stunning, a reflection of the Author, Toya Poplar, a true woman after God’s own heart! Prepare to be blessed,… Continue reading
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(Week 14) “Wisdom: It’s not just what you say. It’s how and when you say it!”
The sign above hangs in my den. It has painted a beautiful picture in my head for years; therefore, I decided to try to capture my “mind’s masterpiece” on canvas. Week 14’s painting: “Apple of Gold in Silver Setting” Proverbs 25:12 “The right word at the right time is like a custom-made piece of jewelry,… Continue reading
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(Week 13) “Whispers and Waves”
“He spreads out the northern skies over empty space; he suspends the earth over nothing. He wraps up the waters in his clouds, yet the clouds do not burst under their weight. He covers the face of the full moon, spreading his clouds over it. He marks out the horizon on the face of the… Continue reading