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Simple + Southern Sunday No. 430

~ Simple + Southern Sunday

“fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭41‬:‭10‬ ‭

Be Encouraged!

There’s something special about first light or last light. A chance to contemplate or consider our expectations for a new day, or reflect on what the passing day had to offer or reveal. This winter scene looks fascinating from any angle, but thanks to Appalachian Media, we can enjoy God’s handiwork from the air!READ MORE

Winter Garden Journal – 2023

~ Flowers, Gardening, Outdoors

Happy Tuesday and the last day of January, dear friends! Can you believe tomorrow is the first day of February?

“Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love, for in you I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.”
‭‭Psalm‬ ‭143‬:‭8‬ ‭

By February I begin thinking about springtime and the planting of seeds in the garden. I have found that photo journaling is the easiest way to keep me organized with what was planted and whether it was a success or a failure! Grab a cup of coffee and join me as I share my Winter Garden Journal!

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In late fall of 2021, we planted bulbs in the cottage garden, daffodils and alliums! Both of them were successful! I enjoyed using the alliums for floral arrangements.READ MORE

Simple + Southern Sunday No. 429

~ Simple + Southern Sunday, Sunsets

“but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never be thirsty again.The water that I will give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.”
‭‭John‬ ‭4‬:‭14‬ ‭ESV‬‬

PJ and I were able to take a short drive last week and spend a little time in one of our north Alabama state parks. It was a cold clear morning and the rushing waterfalls made it feel even colder! There were very few people out and about so we had some spots all to ourselves!READ MORE