Life for many of us is lived in the fast lane! We have full schedules, long lists of must do’s and very little time to pause. Often our hearts are responding more to the beat of our smart phone notifications than to the heartbeat of our Lord. But when we take time to respond to… Continue reading The Rhythm of My Heart
Author: Blueskiesandlollipops
Finding inspiration for everyday life in everyday life.
A Juxtaposition
juxtaposition : - the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect It was one of those gorgeous clear and crisp winter mornings. Outside I could feel the warmth of the sun on my back, yet that contrasted with the sharp iciness of the air as I breathed in. Cold and warmth… Continue reading A Juxtaposition
Your Calling
Couched in Grace
My boys love family movie night. They love choosing which seat or couch to be snuggled in along with pillows and blankets. Regardless of the movie – that’s their most fun right there! There’s something to be said about the coziness of a couch, where you feel almost hugged by its warmth and comfort while… Continue reading Couched in Grace
Mountain Tops
It was like I had been blanketed in a fog. I could almost tangibly feel the discouragement descend on me. And like when one is in a fog my vision felt obscured and impaired. There had been no trigger point rather just a general feeling of malaise. The discouragement, like a fog, was slow in its appearance. Maybe brought on by a week… Continue reading Mountain Tops
Quiet
Now…
"Life is a sequence of moments called now" “Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.” Mother Teresa In Alice in Wonderland the White Rabbit rushes past Alice muttering "I'm late! I'm late! For a very important date! No time to say hello, goodbye! I'm late! I'm late! I'm… Continue reading Now…
Peace
A Mosaic Life
I took up making mosaics once. My flatmate and I embraced the craft with all enthusiasm. Not having any of the correct tools we took to breaking down odd pieces of pottery with a rolling pin and once we had ruined that we placed the china in a pillowcase and took turns hurling it off the deck.… Continue reading A Mosaic Life
Blue Skies & Lollipops 