2026. APRIL. RISE

                                                        APRIL 2026 rise  

     Spring invites us to begin a new, the birds are back, the blooms are bursting with joy, and nature draws us closer to rise and renew. The daffodils are shining bright this year. 

Here’s the short God story for this month: Do you know why the robin bird  (by the way, we have many in my yard) is said to have a red breast?  

     Well, back when Jesus was walking with his cross to the mount.  A robin was so saddened by His suffering that she went to take a thorn branch out of His crown of thorns.   When she did she had to pull on it very hard and her little underside leaned and pressed very hard upon  Jesus bloodied face, rubbing off some of his blood.  Ever since thence, the robins have a red colored breast  

Robin eggs 

      Although I love rhythms and cherished rituals, I love to wake up to a fresh start each morning with a walk to see all that God has created anew. Jesus was always walking always on the move, even on the water, so let’s keep walking. Every morning brings  new opportunities to start fresh and give us inspiration, hope, and watch Him do something we never expected.  When you’re inspired, you are enthusiastic, motivated and energized to do something. Let’s all rise early and search for something new within ourselves. 

Ask one of these questions. What can I learn or discover today? What is the last beautiful thing that stopped me in my tracks ? How has God restored or revived something in you?

Knitted cup cozy

Chip

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2026. MARCH HEAR

MARCH  2026

Hear or here 
Daylight savings time
March 8
 

March 17

Here’s to spring again. Windy spring, sure you’ve heard it, but have you listened to it. I’m guilty of this too, most of the time I try to block out the sound of the 💨 but lately I have been trying to listen more and speak less, the quote is: “be quick to listen and slow to speak and slow to anger”. So when you listen, really lean in and listen to the wind, or the rain, or the melody, or to a friend, what do you hear?  Instead of asking yes or no questions, say can you tell me more…Anyway I have a new slogan, 🐾 or pause, rest, and praise. 

The Lord bless thee and keep thee,

The Lord make his face shine upon thee and be gracious unto thee 

The Lord lift up His countenance upon thee and give thee peace. 

Happy first day of spring the 20th

Palm Sunday March 29

Mandy hat

 2026 February core

It’s an open winter in the valleys which we have not seen for decades and the antithesis for the southeast. The white tail deer 🦌 are losing their antlers early so that has been some happy, surprising treasures in the fields. More light even for a minute more each day is the same, but with lots more sunshine, so it’s easier to keep the sunshine in your hearts 💞. Which brings me to the word of the month:  core,   Our core is the center of our body and a place where we have our heart, where the Holy Spirit dwells.    I imagine a keyhole place in our hearts that only Jesus can fill so keep finding Him in His word. His word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. 

And we keep shepherding, walking, running, skiing, or just exercising for your core will help you here on earth to stay active and healthy. Lots to celebrate this month, Super Bowl 8th, st valentine 💘 14th, many birthdays, Presidents’ Day and more.  A pancake supper 17th, the eve of lent. 

Or just celebrate God’s spirit working in us to help us rise up and renew each and every morning.  

here’s to keeping sunshine ☀️ in your heart. 

♥️ And at the core of everything we do

2026. JANUARY. Plan

2026.  January plan

 

Congratulations! We’ve made another trip around the sun. Welcome to 2026 with its 365 days. What are you planning for the new year?  What goals have you made for yourself?  Are you deepening your walk with God?  In the book of Jeremiah29:11 God says “For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord,‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Anyway let’s walk and talk with him as much as we can each day. I read that the way to change your life is to change something you do daily. So every day is an opportunity or adventure to walk with the Lord. My goals are to a). See and learn more about our faithful God

b) keep hope alive

c) shine with light and love while giving God all the glory  

 can we do this together?

Let your light shine 

                     2025    DECEMBER   seen

Merry Christmas to all 

Advent season 

 ‘It’s the season of goodness and goodwill. I hope you will see tidings of joy all through December. The snow is falling and shepherds are keeping watch while hot cocoa and knitting awaits in doors. 

Jesus is the reason for the season so let’s memorize this scripture:  

Jesus said, “ I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” Or an easier one, “your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path”

A knitted thanksgiving 

Another sky happening this year will remind of us of the special star

That led the three kings to the newborn king after Jesus was born. 

A comet seen this past fall

Looking back on this year, we all can find many blessings to be thankful for, consider starting a blessing jar for the new year and it will help us be more intentional about our positive thoughts. May Christmas live in your heart all year long. And may you shine with a calm sparkle from the light of His word in the new year 🎈 

Christmas cards by Bailey 

2025. NOVEMBER. with

November 2025 with God’s grace

First snows of the season 

      It is time to be moving in doors and making home more hostess-worthy again.  The chill in the air not only brings more vests, jackets, scarves, and hats, out of the closets, but also hope for gathering times to come.  

Steer beauty

Rich browns to silver maple 🍁 s

 

Gratitude gathering 

With All Saints’ Day November first and celebrated Sunday the 2nd this year, there is hope in the air. So much fear is being stoked by the social media loops and the 24/7 news reels yet, I wanted my four letter word to be more hopeful so the scripture verses all have both fear and with in them. With God we don’t need to fear for He is in control. The days are becoming a lot shorter so there is more time to seek shelter, comfort, and reflective thoughts. I choose to keep hopefulness in my mind so I have a few scripture verses I have been memorizing to leave with you. 

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. Proverbs 3: 5-7

Even in the midst of a troubled world the beauty around us reminds us that God is still with us and good.  When we feel heavy with the cares of the world it’s important to speak God’s true word aloud. 

Psalm23:4

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff they comfort me. 

Isaiah 41:10

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. 

Deuteronomy31;6

Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you. 

Happy Thanksgiving on the 27th. Happy gathering also!

Gather naturally

So much to be grateful for…

2025. OCTOBER STOP

October 2025 stop

 The hay is in the loft

The weather is crisp and bright 

With autumn colors of steel and gold

Soft Sun rays against a clear blue sky 

Animals on the search and Birds in flight

I stop along the trail and be still…

Thanks and glory to I Am

It is written for us in the cycles of day and night, the waxing and waning of the moon, the changing of the seasons—-all point to real life flourishes through rhythms. The yearning inside of us is healthy, a kind of compass pointing to our true north. So “be still and know that I Am..psalm 46”, under an aspen canopy of golds and silvers, listening to the rustling of the leaves, the changes in the breeze. Enjoy fall hugs, autumn whispers embracing all that’s real. 

The body craves sleep, the mind craves silence and the soul longs for God. Why does stillness renew the soul because “it anchors presence rather than performance.” In the words of Charlie Kirk, and it also lets God spirit speak to us softly and calmly without interruption. We hope you find a quiet trail to pause and listen. You are loved  you can stop  you can pause  God is enough.