God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, Even though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though its waters roar and be troubled, Though the mountains shake with its swelling. Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! The Lord of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge. -Psalm 46:1-3, 11-10 That verse – that passage – is such a comfort to me…to…

I try to find my worth In things that didn’t work My confidence was broken I was hopeless But God, You have made me new You’ve restored my heart and Turned these ashes into life Oh God, You have pulled me through And everything I was is gone And washed away for good I’m a new man in You -All Things New 2880X1880 // 1680X1050 // 1440X900 // iPad // iPhone

I think we would all love to do away with those days when we get up and we just don’t want to work. It happens to everyone at some point, and learning to get through and overcome those feelings can be so hard. Recently I’ve been discovering some things that act as a pick-me-up when I’m in that rut, and I thought I would share! 1. Drink coffee. Or tea. Or whatever floats your boat (and has caffeine. ;) ) Even doing something as simple as having a healthy beverage helps get me comfortable and ready for the day ahead….

“The human spirit needs places where nature has bot been rearranged by the hand of man.” That is definitely one of my favorite quotes ever. Because you know what? It is so true. I suppose it all goes together with my post yesterday – there’s something in all of us that needs to get away from our modern society every once in a while and find someplace quiet and undisturbed. I made this wallpaper to try and bring winter and nature into my workspace – the Minnesotan in me is dreaming about 3-foot deep snowbanks, and I haven’t given up…