"Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord,
whose confidence is in Him.
He will be like a tree planed by the water
that sends out its roots by the stream.
It does not fear when heat comes;
its leave are always green.
It has no worries in a year of drought
and never fails to bear fruit."
Jer. 17:7-8

colors and smells of summer!



I am currently knitting, crocheting and
collecting warm winter items for this
incredible ministry:
http://kylejoeandlisahicks-outcryministries.com/index.html
If anyone is interested in helping,
please visit this site for TONS of free, simple
patterns, ideas and inspiration:
http://bevscountrycottage.com/
Please feel free to contact me for delivery info!


If a man shuts his ears to the cry of the poor,
he too will cry out and not be answered.
Prov. 21:13

caught this hummingbird as I went out
for the paper this morning.

crocheted keyhole
scarf.




The fear of the Lord teaches a man wisdom,
and humility comes before honor.
Prov. 15:33

Soybean blossoms.
So hard to think that this tiny, beautiful,
delicate flower is what feeds the world,
and so much more!


knitted child's sweater.
Pattern: Candide Classic Raglan
Yarn: Bernat Baby Coordinates Chunky
in Snuggly Sprite colorway



The poor man and the oppressor have this in common:
The Lord gives sight to the eyes of both.
Prov. 29:14

when it rains, the frogs wander
out of the pond to see what else is out there!

crochet hat.



Charm is deceptive,
and beauty is fleeting;
but a woman who fears the Lord
is to be praised.
Prov. 31:30

seagull at the river.

THANK YOU, LINDA!!
for the wonderful gift of these
fabulous wristwarmers!!



The righteous care about justice for the poor,
but the wicked have no such concern.
Prov. 29:7

Baby dragonfly

My first crocheted T-top style
child's sweater.
Yarn: TLC Baby Amore
in Seaspray Print colorway.




"Two things I ask of You, Lord;
do not refuse me before I die:
Keep falsehood and lies far from me;
give me neither poverty nor riches,
but give me only my daily bread.
Other wise, I may have too much and disown You
and say, 'Who is the Lord?'
Or I may become poor and steal,
and so dishonor the name of my God."
Prov. 30:7-9

I think this little guy was lost.
We don't normally have squirrels in our yard
and he sure didn't stick around long!

loomed hat.



Fear of man will prove to be a snare,
but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.
Prov. 29:25

sunflowers dealing with the latest
heat and humidity.

child's knitted sweater.
Pattern: Knit Hoodies for kids
by Jeannine LaRoche
(without the hood!)
Yarn: Filatura Lanarota
fashion tweed.




An evil man is snared by his own sin,
but a righteous one can sing and be glad.
Prov. 29:6

Found this Swallowtail caterpillar
on my dill this morning just as he
was finishing coming out of his shed.

His morning breakfast?
eating his shed!



"See, it is I who created the blacksmith
who fans the coals into flame and forges a weapon fit for its work.
And it is I who have created the destroyer to work havoc;
no weapon forged against you will prevail,
and you will refute every tongue that accuses you.
This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord,
and this is their vindication from Me," declares the Lord.
Is. 54:16-17

Some colors of the season!



No one is like You, O Lord;
You are great,
and Your name is mighty in power.
Who should not revere You,
O King of the nations?
This is Your due.
Jer. 10:6-7

This mama white-tail was out
having an early morning snack.

knit top.
Pattern: Dixie Lace Sweater
by Kate Oates
from When I Grow Up Knitting Patterns
from TotToppers
Yarn: Filatura Lanarota
Cool Cotton
in a pale yellow.


He who conceals his sins does not prosper;
but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
Prov. 28:13

my favorite color!

loomed hat.
(with the added bonus of my Sweetheart!)



God made the earth by His power;
He founded the world by His wisdom
and stretched out the heavens
by His understanding.
Jer. 10:12

Thought maybe we needed some
cooling off today with a snow picture
today!



The crucible for the silver
and the furnace for gold,
but man is tested by the praise
he receives.
Prove. 27:21

This 'Blue Boy' hibiscus has never
really looked 'blue' to me!
But still so very lovely!

loomed hat.


This is what the Lord says:
"Let not the wise boast of his wisdom
or the strong man boast of his strength
or the rich man boast of his riches,
but let him who boasts boast about this:
that he understands and knows Me,
that I am the Lord,
who exercise kindness,
justice and righteousness on earth,
for in these I delight,"
declares the Lord.
Jer. 9:23-24

dragon fly

loomed hat.




When pride comes,
then comes disgrace,
but with humility comes wisdom.
Prov. 11:2

Go to the ant, you sluggard;
consider its ways and be wise!
It has no commander,
no overseer or ruler,
yet it stores its provisions in summer
and gathers its food at harvest.
Prov. 6:6-8

bright orange daylily


OTN: Taking turns working on 2 top-down
raglan kids sweaters and the one
adult requested bottom-up sweater.


One man gives freely,
yet gains even more;
another withholds unduly,
but comes to poverty.
Prov. 11:24

"Like cages full of birds,
their houses are full of deceit;
they have become rich and powerful
and have grown fat and sleek.
Their evil deed have no limit;
they do not plead the case of the
fatherless to win it,
they do not defend the rights of the poor.
Should I not punish them for this?"
declares the Lord.
"Should I not avenge Myself
on such a nation as this?"
Jeremiah 5:27-29

"Should you not fear Me?" declares the Lord.
"Should you not tremble in My presence?
I made the sand a boundary for the sea,
an everlasting barrier it cannot cross.
The waves may roll, but they cannot prevail;
they may roar, but they cannot cross it."
Jeremiah 5:22