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May 10, 2020

Grace Looks Amazing On You

Grace Looks Amazing On You - 100 Days of Reflecting God's Love "Is this really all there is?" The question hung like heavy fog over my table, combining with the unseasonably cool air to make me hold my coffee cup a little closer as I looked at my sweet friend, understanding the disappointment she felt. I've felt it, too. The feeling that surely God had something MORE in mind. She said, "I guess I just have to accept that THIS is my life. This really is what God wants me to do." Oh, how I know that feeling. I've lived it daily for the last six months or so, but until she said those words I'd forgotten the answer God gave me ...

October 31, 2019

Just Here for the Candy SVG File

Did you know it's National Candy Day? Ok, I have no idea if that's a thing, but October 31 is definitely a candy-filled day. One of my students brought some to me this morning and then gave some to all of her classmates. We enjoyed some during first period because.... Candy. I thought it was funny that the first thing everyone (including me) did when she handed out goody bags was start trading candy. It's hilarious that the very thought of banana Laffy Taffy turns me green, but two of my students jumped for joy when I offered that candy to them. When my kids finish trunk or treating at church tonight, they'll do the same, and ...

October 30, 2019

Trusting God in the Unexpected

In every life, unexpected things happen. Sometimes we're surprised by blessings; other times, broken by bad experiences. Today, I want to take a minute and remind you of a truth that can offer comfort when the unexpected happens. Here it is: Nothing ever surprises God. Did you hear that? The circumstances you find yourself in today might have blindsided you, but our great God didn't wake up this morning and think, "Oops...I didn't see that coming." Psalm 139 puts it this way: "All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be." (Psalm 139:16) I don't know about ...

October 29, 2019

Quick and Easy Crayons Group Costume

Last year, my oldest daughters and her friends went to our church's trunk or treat event as a colorful group of crayons. I made the shirts using printable fabric transfers because I didn't have my Cricut machine then. This year, my teacher friends and I will be sporting this Crayons Group Costume on October 31 because it is quick and easy and works for anyone! The girls matched their shirts to little tutus made of tulle and paired them with black leggings. They were adorable! You can download a printable file for iron-on transfers or an SVG for cutting! You could always ad cone-shaped hats at the top to complete the ...

October 28, 2019

FREE Trick or Treat SVG File for Halloween

This Trick or Treat SVG makes a quick and easy shirt for October, or add it to bags for your kids to carry! My kids' school is celebrating Spirit Week, and Thursday will be Twin Day. I'm thinking my twins will be wearing this! To create a shirt or bag using this Trick or Treat SVG, just download the file . When you open it in your cutting machine software, be sure to mirror it before cutting if you'll be using iron-on vinyl. (I use this Cricut Explore machine, and I really like it!) If you don't have a cutting machine, you could always print the design onto iron-on transfer paper and create your shirts or ...