“Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, who walks in his ways! You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands; you shall be blessed, and it shall be well with you.”
Psalm 128:1-2
Hello October! A beautiful autumn sky greets a new month. With everything green and hay in the field it seems like summer should still be around. But, we often get our first frost in October! READ MORE
Happy Thursday my friends! Can you believe that today is the last day of September and three fourths of 2021 is now history?
“Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable.”
Isaiah 40:28
Tomorrow is the first day of my favorite month! I am celebrating October in the Sunshine Cottage and I am excited that you are joining me.
Y’all come on in. You might be wondering what is hanging from the chandelier. Ella Mae was supposed to help me decorate, but she is a busy girl. With K-5, ballet, and birthday parties with her friends, she couldn’t work me into her schedule. I knew both of our girls would love the fun hanging fall decor from the chandelier. When they walked in, their eyes lit up! “PJ, what is this?”READ MORE
Hello dear friends. I hope you are enjoying beautiful autumn weather. The last few days have been picture perfect in our Appalachian Foothills and I am savoring every moment.
“And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed.”
Mark 1:35
How do you begin your day? I am usually up before my husband and go straight to the kitchen to make my coffee. Most days he leaves for the office by 6:15. With my second cup of coffee in hand, I sit down to have my quiet time. I have learned that beginning my day with time alone with God is the most important part of my day. Reading scripture, spending time in prayer, and just being still prepares me for the day. I always enjoy adding a devotion book to my quiet time and today I am sharing a special one with you.READ MORE