"We love because He first loved us." I John 4:19 Welcome back. What better way to show the love of God through reaching out at Valentine’s Day? I have a gift wrapping tutorial as many of you commented on the gift wrapping from my Christmas post and how you loved that I wrote right on my gift wrap so I thought I'd walk you through how to do that for Valentine's Day! I used the same neutral gift wrap. The steps are easy and can be embellished for any occasion and easily adapt

Welcome back; thanks to all of you that left a comment! I have a sweet package going out to: Diane J. Pat, M. Terri S. Pam M. Bonnie L. Sheri T. Rachelle M. Dana K. Luise R. Marie D. All of you will find a Heart & Keeper Beverage Mug filled with Salt Water Taffy I picked up for you on the Morro Bay Embarcadero. You’ll also find your Heart & Keeper Wristband that is inscribed with "Live purposefully, worthily, and accurately..." Ephesians 5:15-16. Your comments also entered

Road trips, family vacations, summer beach trips may be winding down, but your quiet time doesn’t have too! To help you enjoy the last couple weeks of summer, leave a comment to have your name in my Bits of Bliss Grand Prize Giveaway! The theme is“Stay Awhile." My giveaway is filled with things that will encourage and help you to enjoy your quiet time with the Lord! #bitsofbliss #friendship #giveaway #encouragement #inspiration

Congratulations! It’s been one year since you first strolled down the lovely and peaceful path to my website “home.” Guided by principles of faith and purpose, we have been inspired to grow our walks with the Lord, build our homes, and invest in family and friends together. For some, this past year has been one where foundations have been tested, while others have been sifted as the Lord has made us useful for His purposes, and through it all He has remained faithful as we k

"May we think of freedom, not as the right to do as we please, but as the opportunity to do what is right." Peter Marshall May your celebrations be filled with opportunities to thank those who have fought for our freedoms and to do what is right. Exciting posts and news ahead as I launched my website a year ago on July 12!! Everyone who leaves a comment in the month of July will be entered into my Bits of Bliss Grand Prize Giveaway - but the first 12 to comment will get a

You're INVITED! Come on in! Join me for my open house! Make yourself comfortable! My home is a place of caring words and confiding hearts where seeds of life are sown. As we take this journey together may God's Word be the mortar that holds your home, your heart and your relationships together. May prayer sustain you when the building is shaky and the roof is leaking, and may He always be your strong foundation. Leave a comment and you'll be entered in my first "Spoonful o