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The Ultimate Love

This week marks my 10th Anniversary in my position at work. I love my job. The people are so nice [well, most of them ;)]. It has never really felt like "work" on most day, but it feels like a calling to a ministry. I believe God placed me here.   Word got out that I've been here 10 years and I've gotten some of the sweetest notes, flowers, gift cards, and emails. I've never felt more appreciated than I do right now. That is a nice refresher for when you feel a little stale in your job. Though, I do love it as I said, there are times when the routine wears on you.  All of this made me think about something. As loved as I feel at this moment in my job, how much more is the love of God for those that belong to Him. It is the ultimate love! I mean, He gave His son for us! We are wretched sinners and He sacrifices His son so that we may live eternally. I don't think love gets any stronger than that.  I think sometimes we get in a routine in our Christianity,...

My Craft Booth Idea

Have you ever had a feeling you need to do something? That you need to take that next step? I have felt like I need to venture into the craft show/booth business (in addition to my Etsy shop -  https://www.etsy.com/shop/ElegantFlorals20 ) for several months now.  I don't have a booth or show on the calendar now. I'm still in the pray about it and hope to make the right choices stage. I'm torn between trying to get in some sort of seasonal show for a weekend or trying my hand at a local store that has booths for rent (monthly).  My sister wants to be involved and has artwork for sale. I'm more of a floral decor person, but plan to expand to more decor items (painted small furniture items, word signs, etc.). Now we just need DIVINE guidance about what we need to do and get busy making products.  I'm praying that the Lord will open doors that need to be open and close any doors that are not for us. I'm praying for guidance in this endeavor and that He will fi...