Tuesday, March 31, 2015

nothing like a  good dust bath,
especially after a long, cold winter!

first snake of the season!!



Differing weights and differing measurers-
the Lord detests them both.
Prov. 20:10

Monday, March 30, 2015







Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight.
Everything is uncovered and laid bare before
the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.
Heb. 4:13





Sunday, March 29, 2015

the first of the SPRING GOLD
has arrived!

snoozing in the sunshine,
fresh turned dirt=
perfection!



Land that drinks in the rain often falling on it
 and that produces a crop useful to those for whom it is farmed 
receives the blessing of God.
Heb. 6:7

Saturday, March 28, 2015








We have One who has been tempted in every way, just as we are-
yet was without sin. Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence,
so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
Heb. 4:15-16

Friday, March 27, 2015










The Lord is compassionate and gracious,
slow to anger,
abounding in love.
Ps. 103:8

Wednesday, March 25, 2015









Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities,
to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good,
to slander no one, 
to be peaceable and considerate,
and to show true humility toward all men.
Titus 3:1-2


Tuesday, March 24, 2015



green things appearing in the house!





He who oppresses the poor to increase his wealth
and he who gives gifts to the rich-
both come to poverty.
Prov. 22:16

Monday, March 23, 2015









The lamp of the Lord searches the spirit of a man;
it searches out his inmost being.
Prov. 20:27

Sunday, March 22, 2015

always exciting to see the goldfish
coming out from under 
the leftover ice!

Red-winged Blackbird




"Peter...said to Jesus,
'But Lord, what about this man?'
Jesus said to him,
'...what is that to you?
YOU follow Me.' "
John 21:21-22

Saturday, March 21, 2015

Jumbo Cornish chicks...

Isa Brown pullets...




Ears that hear and eyes that see-
the Lord has made them both.
Prov. 20:12

Thursday, March 19, 2015



the new babies are starting to arrive!
 Black Australorps


...the power of God, who has saved us
and called us to a holy life-
NOT because of anything we have done
but because of His own purpose and grace.
2 Tim. 1:9

Wednesday, March 18, 2015







The peace of God, which transcends all understanding,
will guard your neats and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Phil. 4:7

Tuesday, March 17, 2015



the new growth of spring is appearing!



Honest scales and balances are from the Lord;
all the weights in the bag are of His making.
Prov. 16:11

Monday, March 16, 2015








All the days of the oppressed are wretched,
but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.
Prov. 15:15


Sunday, March 15, 2015

planting day!!

THANK YOU, Miss Chris!!




Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart,
as working for the Lord,
not for men,
since you know that you will receive 
an inheritance from the Lord as a reward.
It is the Lord Christ you are serving. 
Col. 3:23-24

Saturday, March 14, 2015

Foggy, misty, early spring morning+
the beautiful music of the newly arrived Red-winged Blackbirds=
totally awesome!
 

I have been blessed!
I have been given this yarn to make 
a man's sweater.
Thank you, Doris!






There is not a righteous man on earth
who does what is right and never sins.
Ecc. 7:20

Friday, March 13, 2015

sunset

spring thaw






A prudent man keeps his knowledge to himself,
but the heart of foos blurts out folly
Prov. 12:23

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Another set of crocheted squares that I was given
and made into a sweater.
 

milkweed seeds still
hanging on




Whatever you do, whether in word or deed,
do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus,
GIVING THANKS TO GOD the Father
through Him.
Col. 3:17

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

these silly girls!
all winter long they want NOTHING to do with the snow!
now that it is springtime, they want to play in it!!

making chicken pot pies...




The lot is cast into the lap,
but its every decision is from the Lord.
Prov. 16:33

Monday, March 09, 2015

thinking spring!!

I was given some crocheted squares.
THANK YOU, Doris!




A man's steps are directed by the Lord.
How then can anyone understand
his own way?
Prov. 20:24

Sunday, March 08, 2015

of course, he wouldn't come over
to this side of the tree

enjoying the evening sunshine...



The fruit of righteousness will be peace;
the effect of righteousness will be quietness
and confidence forever.
Is 32:17

Friday, March 06, 2015

Mrs. Cardinal
 

I appreciate any and all yarn donations.
Even when people are cleaning out their barns!
THANK YOU!!


For the Lord gives wisdom,
and from His mouth come knowledge
and understanding.
Prov. 2:6

Wednesday, March 04, 2015

Vest for Miss Chris!!
 Filatura Lanarota
Wool Heathers Knitting Worsted Weight yarn
colorway: #732
(held 2 strands together throughout)



snow capped yucca




The Lord works out 
everything for His own ends...
Prov. 16:3

Tuesday, March 03, 2015






All a man's way seem innocent to him,
but motives are weighed by the Lord.
Prov. 16:2





Monday, March 02, 2015









Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made.
She came to Him and asked, 
"Lord, don't You care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself:?
Tell her to help me!"
....the Lord answered,
"you are worried and upset about many things,
but only one thing is needed.
Luke 10:40-41