Spine Labels - Set 32

spine labels
noun (plural) - a collection of odds and ends that are as random as reading spine labels in a bookstore

How to Handle Having Too Much to Do

Moroccan Bud Vase

Pencil Shaving Desk Tidy

Wooden Clipboard with Half Dome

Love Potion paperweight

Planet Pins

Cactus push pins

Biology, Chemistry, Physics shirt

Mountains Enamel pin

Ceramic Houses


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30-Day Giving Challenge 2018

Since 2010, I have participated in the 30-Day Giving Challenge during the month of November. The premise is rather simple: each day of November be a blessing to those around you by giving each day. Since my fall has been rather busy, I've taken the time to plan out my giving for this year. I enjoy this part of my year, and I'm excited to see what happens during November.

I have put together a Pinterest board with some of my ideas. Check it out here if you'd like to see some of my plans.

As in the past, I will be blogging about my experience.

Also, I will be participating in the challenge by trying to make each of my "giving" acts anonymous. And thus, my posts might at times be a bit vague in order to keep things anonymous.

Come join me in the adventure!

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My Heart is Filled with Thankfulness

My heart is filled with thankfulness
To Him who bore my pain;
Who plumbed the depths of my disgrace
And gave me life again;
Who crushed my curse of sinfulness
And clothed me in His light
And wrote His law of righteousness
With pow’r upon my heart.

My heart is filled with thankfulness
To Him who walks beside;
Who floods my weaknesses with strength
And causes fears to fly;
Whose ev’ry promise is enough
For ev’ry step I take,
Sustaining me with arms of love
And crowning me with grace.

My heart is filled with thankfulness
To him who reigns above,
Whose wisdom is my perfect peace,
Whose ev’ry thought is love.
For ev’ry day I have on earth
Is given by the King;
So I will give my life, my all,
To love and follow him.

My Heart is Filled with Thankfulness by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend


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Crazy Busy by Kevin DeYoung

I recently finished reading Crazy Busy by Kevin DeYoung.
Here are some quotes that stood out to me.

"The first danger is that busyness can ruin our joy."
(Kindle edition, location 244)

"Planning for margin means planning for the unplannable. It means we understand what’s possible for us as finite creatures and then we schedule for less than that."
(Kindle edition, page 256)

"The second danger is that busyness can rob our hearts."
(Kindle edition, page 267)

"The third danger is that busyness can cover up the rot in our souls."
(Kindle edition, page 292)

"So how can we tell when we are frantic and overwhelmed because of pride and when we are busy for nobler reasons?"
(Kindle edition, page 405)

"God grants wisdom and discernment and good friends to help us understand our hearts. But I can suggest one diagnostic question that has been helpful to me. As I try to discern what’s people-pleasing, self-aggrandizing pride, and what’s genuine service to others, I try to keep in mind this simple question: Am I trying to do good or to make myself look good?"
(Kindle edition, page 407)

"Stewarding my time is not about selfishly pursuing only the things I like to do. It’s about effectively serving others in the ways I’m best able to serve and in the ways I am most uniquely called to serve."
(Kindle edition, page 657)

"It would be better for us and for our kids if we planned fewer outings, got involved in fewer activities, took more breaks from the kids, did whatever we could to get more help around the house, and made parental sanity a higher priority."
(Kindle edition, page 775)

"The antidote is rest, rhythm, death to pride, acceptance of our own finitude, and trust in the providence of God."
(Kindle edition, page 1143)

"Making consistent time for the Word of God and prayer is the place to start because being with Jesus is the only thing strong enough to pull us away from busyness."
(Kindle edition, page 1325)


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Spine Labels - Set 31

spine labels
noun (plural) - a collection of odds and ends that are as random as reading spine labels in a bookstore

Space Capsule tea infuser

Sweater Weather cuff bracelet

Gray House napkin holder

Adventure Together map print

Pumpkins Felted Needle felting kit

Hand-warmer Mug

Math socks

Plant desk lamp

Stainless steel journal stencil

Desktop tin


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