I’m no artist. When I discovered adult coloring books there was a beginning curiosity that I might could do ok with this project. Pictures were waiting for my color palette choice. There are times when I feel completely satisfied with the finished design. Other times that awkward unsettled … Read More
October 2020 Sweet Scripture Writing
Our October 2020 Sweet Scripture Writing theme is Darkness and Light. As we move into fall and our days become shorter, let us not forget our true source of light. Take a few minutes each day in October to look up and write down the day’s Scripture. Also write down any prayers, questions, or … Read More
Harvest
“But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness.” James 3:17-18, NIV Every year in early summer, after making the transition … Read More
Questions
“From heaven the LORD looks down and sees all mankind; from his dwelling place he watches all who live on earth—he who forms the hearts of all, who considers everything they do.” Psalm 33:13-15, NIV. Sometimes, when we read the Scriptures, we come to a passage where God asks a question of a … Read More
Celebrating 25 Years of Open Doors
How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! Psalm 119:103 (NIV) Twenty-five years ago Kim Newlen stopped teaching school to stay home with her young daughter, Kali, and for the first time in her life, she felt lonely and isolated as a new mom. Her closest friend was … Read More
Back To Sweet Monday Prayer
Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefor pray earnestly for the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.” Matthew 9:37-38 September is Back To Sweet Monday for many hostesses. After a summer off and planning for a new season of … Read More