The Everlasting Arms

The Everyday Word

 

A sweet baby boy gone to be with Jesus
Before he took his first breath,
Held briefly in the arms of his parents
Now held by the Lord of the heartbroken,
Forever loved,
Forever held in their hearts,
Tender words of love whispered in his ears,
Tears of sadness washing down their cheeks,
A grandmother’s heart breaks for her daughter
Her arms ache for this sweet little boy,
Jesus, the Lord of the heartbroken
Jesus, the One who holds him now.

~

For my dear friend, who trusts Jesus to hold her
sweet little grandson until she holds him again

 

"‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain,
for the old order of things has passed away.”

Revelation 21:4

Giving Thanks

Here are just a few free printables I found on Pinterest recently...

 

Give Thanks ~ Beautifully Rooted

 

 

I Am Thankful...  ~ Silverbox Creative Studio

 

 

Thanksgiving Collection 2012  ~ the tomkat studio



Shanty-2-Chic

and...


Pizzazzerie
 

 

 

These and more are available to purchase for downloading...

 

Thanksgiving downloads ~ Dear Lillie

 

 

and this inspirational recipe can be found at Everyday Occasions

 

 

 

I'll leave you with this photo of the chapel west of our home...

 

 

Whom Shall I Fear

This morning, I was encouraged by a song a friend shared that lifted my spirit and reminded me of God's promises. It is by Chris Tomlin (with Ed Cash), and he has done what he does so well; he has given us the hope of God in His promises.

Please go to The Everyday Word for God's Word to go with this song, and for the lyrics of this song.

(This is my other blog, and I would love to have you join me and follow it!)

 

 

(song)

Burdens or Rest?

 

Please visit me @ my other blog,

The Everyday Word, to read this post.

I'd love to have you stop over and share what you think

of this sweet little kitty and the Word of God today.

The Everyday Word ~ My New Blog

So often I go about my day doing the everyday tasks that must be done

without thinking about how God's Word
relates even to these ordinary, everyday moments.

As I was doing laundry yesterday, I thought about how I could
connect the everyday moments of my life with the Word of God
using photos of these moments and sharing them.

 

 

The Everyday Word does not mean that the Word of God is everyday,

for it is powerful and sovereign, far from everyday.

Nor does The Everyday Word mean that I will post every day,

although I might.

 

The Everyday part means the commonplace, ordinary, or normal things we do,

and the Word part means connecting these things with the Word of God.

I'm not a good photographer and my photos will not be perfect, but that isn't the point here.
My purpose is to point and shoot my little camera as I do the ordinary
and combine it with the extraordinary Word of God.

I'll still be here at Nana's House,
and I hope you will visit me @
The Everyday Word

Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean;
wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.
Let me hear joy and gladness;
let the bones you have crushed rejoice.
Hide your face from my sins
and blot out all my iniquity.

Create in me a pure heart, O God,
and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Do not cast me from your presence
or take your Holy Spirit from me.
Restore to me the joy of your salvation
and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.

Psalm 51:7-12

A 4-Year-Old's Perspective

 

Maya came for a visit the other day, and asked if she could use our camera.
I am always curious as to what she will photograph,

and I take comfort in knowing I can delete the ones that may show me unfavorably!

She snapped this 4-year-old's view of a lamp in our living room,

and I was struck by the perspective as well as the lighting,

almost as if it was done in sepia.

It was perfect for the blog!

So, I share it here and will show it to her when she comes on our day together,

and we will talk about Matthew 5:14-16.
Sometimes a 4-year-old's perspective is best!

 

 

You are the light of the world.

A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.  

Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl.

Instead they put it on its stand,

and it gives light to everyone in the house.  

 

In the same way, let your light shine before others,

that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

Matthew 5:14-16

 

Nat King Cole ~ Autumn Leaves

 

Autumn Leaves

by Nat King Cole

 

Sit back and enjoy the music and the scenery!