Dear Reader, have you been bitten by the decorating bug? Thanks to sites and shows, even someone who's never considered themselves "artistic" can get creative.
Tom and I have been doing our own painting for years, no big deal, right? Making or selecting window coverings? No problem. Somewhere along the way, with all the tips and step-by-step instructions, I discovered that I really enjoy mixing things up a bit.
Tom and I are hoping to downsize in less than two years. It's going to mean a lot of radical changes for us. Maybe our fireplace redo doesn't seem like a radical change, but it sure got our brains to thinking about what it takes to make one.
Tom and I are hoping to downsize in less than two years. It's going to mean a lot of radical changes for us. Maybe our fireplace redo doesn't seem like a radical change, but it sure got our brains to thinking about what it takes to make one.
This has been our biggest project inside. I liked how the mantle and shelves were arranged. Sometimes, though, nothing has to be wrong in order for us to crave change, want something more, or grab hold of a clean slate and begin anew. And it all begins when we change our way of thinking.
When I was a child, my speech, feelings, and thinking were all those of a child; now that I am an adult, I have no more use for childish ways.
1 Corinthians 13:11 GNT
,There's good and bad news about watching design shows and reading design magazines. Lots of great new ideas, and lots of ideas of old things that could use some radical changes.
Trying to be good stewards of time and resources, I began researching decorating trends, and creating a spreadsheet with cost estimates. Meanwhile, Tom was watching YouTube videos on how to remove our massive mantel, and recruiting our son-in-law and nephew to help him "get'er done".
Trying to be good stewards of time and resources, I began researching decorating trends, and creating a spreadsheet with cost estimates. Meanwhile, Tom was watching YouTube videos on how to remove our massive mantel, and recruiting our son-in-law and nephew to help him "get'er done".
But don’t begin until you count the cost.[a] For who would begin construction of a building without first getting estimates and then checking to see if he has enough money to pay the bills?
Luke 14: 28 TLB
I'm not naming names, but one of us was hesitant, to say the least about the whole fireplace change.
What if it didn't turn out the way we wanted it to? What if we invest time, resources, and favors, and don't like the result? Do we really need to make such a radical change to the living room?
What if it didn't turn out the way we wanted it to? What if we invest time, resources, and favors, and don't like the result? Do we really need to make such a radical change to the living room?
14 After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. 15 “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!”
Mark 1:14-15 NIV
My Dear Reader, the holiday season is a potent reminder of how busy our lives can be. And the busyness isn't necessarily bad. For me, all that busyness can easily distract me from the life-changing message of the nativity.
If I'm honest, Advent can be life ramped up with its conflict between life and Life Everlasting. Thankfully, there are times when the Lord nudges me enough to realize my heart is in need of radical change.
And guess what, Dear Reader? Whether our hearts are in need of radical change or comfort or strengthening, our Heavenly Father is the one who coined the concept of "On Call 24-7". Whatever our need, He's ready and waiting to answer our prayers!
If I'm honest, Advent can be life ramped up with its conflict between life and Life Everlasting. Thankfully, there are times when the Lord nudges me enough to realize my heart is in need of radical change.
And guess what, Dear Reader? Whether our hearts are in need of radical change or comfort or strengthening, our Heavenly Father is the one who coined the concept of "On Call 24-7". Whatever our need, He's ready and waiting to answer our prayers!
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