26_February Favorites 2025
Come, select with me the solaces of the second month.
"God of Every Grace" - Keith & Kristyn Getty, Matt Boswell, Bryan Fowler, Matt Papa
O let not this world of sorrows Steal my only hope away For the power of Your gospel Shines within this jar of clay In affliction, You bring wisdom That my comforts can displace How my true and greatest treasure Is in You, the God of grace
"I Will Praise You" - Ginny Owens
When there’s no cloud in the sky When the world is on my side And I feel Your hand in mine I will praise You And when my day becomes a night And I cannot see Your light I will walk by faith not sight I will praise You
Die Ewigkeit ist mein Zuhause Du hast sie mir ins Herz gelegt Auch wenn ich sterben werde, weiß ich Dass meine Seele ewig lebt Und diese Hoffnung wird mich tragen Bis ich Dir gegenüber steh
A little reminder: I am not affiliated with any of these events or teachers; I simply want to share with you the joy of learning.
This month, the topic of soil health selected me. I usually skip such sessions in favor of topics I find more intriguing or lessons that offer quick implementation strategies. Soil health, however, would no longer deign to be ignored by me, and every course I clicked or article I read emphasized this foundational pillar of gardening. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that soil health is far more interesting than I imagined!
John Kempf does an incredible job of taking big scientific principles and breaking them down into understandable, practical steps. I learned so much about the microbial activity of soil and how planting several species improves soil health, which connects directly to our own health. I could now dive much deeper and give you an essay on this topic, drawing parallels to the diversity of the body of Christ and our need to be deeply rooted in Him to bear good fruit. For the moment, however, I will let you enjoy your own soil studies.
Aside from gardening, spring cleaning will occupy my thoughts during the coming months. I strive to keep a clean home, but there is something about the scent of fresh spring air that makes me want to open all the windows and let the sunshine stream into every crevice of our cozy cottage.
If I have the time, I will listen to a few lessons from the Organized Living Summit to learn tips for organizing my pantry, decluttering a few spaces, and setting up systems that keep me from becoming overwhelmed.
February was a slow month for lettering. Apart from designing our church bulletin cover and a few cards of encouragement, I rarely picked up my pens. The lack of practice became evident when I sat down to letter Matthew 6:33 for you. After at least five attempts, I finally have a finished piece to send your way. God knew I needed a reminder of the truth in this verse, and writing the words so often helped me memorize them. May this verse encourage you to prioritize that which has eternal value, resting secure in the knowledge that God will provide for your every need in His perfect timing.
While January crawled by, February flew. We hurried from one appointment to the next, and weekends were filled with family visits. As the month closes, we are forced to slow down, as the flu has found us, too. After hard nights of caring for crying kiddoes, the easiest thing for me to do is buckle the babies into their buggy for a stroll in the sunshine - or the whirling wind, depending on the day. As draining as some moments are, I am thankful that God constantly grants reminders of His faithfulness and creativity. May these glimpses of our days encourage you (and me) to seek beauty and choose gratitude in all circumstances.
Thank you for being my guest. In God's word you will find rest; Seek Him, be bountifully blessed. 💚