Ever since the New Year hit, I’ve been seeing all over the place people choosing a single word to live by for the entirety of the year. I don’t know how I’ve missed this until now. When I saw it, I fell in love with the idea. I think we could all use a word to grow in. A word to draw us closer to our Savior. A word to shape us into better people, to make us more like Him. Something to use as the foundation of our year, to expand on. I knew I wanted a word. I…
I’m thankful for the pattering of raindrops on my window. I’m thankful for siblings who never cease to make me smile. I’m thankful for those random memories that make me burst into laughter in the middle of the night. I’m thankful for the clacking sound of keyboards. I’m thankful for rainbows that remind me that storms can turn into beauty. I’m thankful for the magical smell of books. I’m thankful for Owl City music. I’m thankful for the ever going music birds provide for the outdoors. I’m thankful for the cozy smell of coffee. I’m thankful for pizza. I’m thankful…
Hot Summer days are slowly being swept up by the wind. The green of leaves are transforming into vibrant oranges and reds. Gloves, scarves, and boots are being donned. Pies are baking, pumpkins are being picked, hot drinks are brewing. There’s a curious smell of excitement in the air, mystery. And with a sudden expectant thrill, one realizes: Autumn is coming. Fall is the best! Slowly, but surely, these miserably hot days are working their way towards crisp, cool air, and what a thrill it gives me! I had a very pleasant summer. I finished writing a book, got a…
Jessa Bri, over at her blog Freckled Adventures, is doing a homeschool tag! I highly recommend you go on over and check out her delightful blog, she’s a fantabulous person. And if you are/were homeschooled join on in with the fun tag! Having been homeschooled all my schooling days I could not help but do it myself. Rules: 1. You must be currently enrolled in homeschool or a homeschool graduate. 2. Answer all the questions in a blog post of your own. 3. Comment here on my blog to let me know you have done a post. Questions: Are you…
Today I have the honor of my own beautiful mother guest posting. Over at her blog, Sweet Tea & Simplicity, she always has such encouraging things to say. I just couldn’t help but get her to share a post here on Musings of an Elf! So, without further ado: When Life Makes You Say… “But I just don’t know what on earth to do in this situation!” God is your Counselor. (Ps. 119:24; Is. 48:17) “But I am afraid!” God is your Protector. (Joshua 1:9; Ps. 91:1; John 14:27) “But I’m so lonely!” God is your Unfailing Friend; your All-time…
I believe that we should never let go of the child within us. Children look at the world as something brand new and exciting. They seek out to explore and discover all of God’s creations. Even the simple things are delightful. Their imaginations are endless. Beautiful things are always seen through their eyes. They grin at strangers. Their love is given freely. They believe in the impossible. Children find joy in thing adults take for granted. They do not spend their days fretting; they play and explore and see each day as something wondrous and new, not something to dread.…
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!!! Image via Little Birdie Blessings Today, thinking about the blessing of freedom, reminds me of that beautiful freedom we have in Christ. Jesus died on the cross to unlock the chains of sin around us. He set us FREE. If we have accepted Him as our Savior, never again do we have to be weighed down by the burden of sin. “Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.” Galatians 5:1 No matter where we are or where life leads us, we will…
You know what? Life is beautiful. Summer days are beautiful. Quiet moments are beautiful. Loud moments are beautiful. Are not even rainy days beautiful? We get so caught up in life, sometimes it slips our mind how beautiful it can be. We forget that every bloom, every ray of light, every drop of rain, was created by the Ultimate Creator. Even if the rainbows of life seem few and far between, don’t forget that there would be no rainbows without the rain. Don’t forget that even the worst of storms put us in the greatest of awe. Don’t forget that…
Do you ever have those days where you feel whimsically grey? It’s those days where you feel melancholy, but in a good way. The days where you want to be alone to just bask in the quiet beauty of life. Creativity flows within you on these days. If you’re a writer, you might find yourself spending all day in a quiet corner tapping peacefully on your keyboard. An artist could be spotted with pencil in hand, looking out their window and copying the scenery before them. A photographer may discover themselves leisurely wandering in the woods, snapping pictures of nature.…
You may or may not know… 1. I somehow manage to be both a loner and a social butterfly. 2. I would say I’m far closer to being an extrovert than an introvert though. 3. Owl City and Chris Tomlin are my favorite singers/bands of all time. 4. I love heights. 5. Due to number 4 it’s my dream to one day fly in a hot air balloon. 6. My biggest fear is drowning. 7. The ocean kind of terrifies me. 8. I love to sing but don’t think I actually have a good singing voice (at all) and will…
