30 Days of Love: Day 7

Matthew 6:6
But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

Today, when you work on laundry or housecleaning, take a quick break. Grab your Bible if you'd like, and spend sometime in prayer for the person you are showing love to.

30 Days of Love: Day 6

Proverbs 21:2

A person may think their own ways are right,
    but the Lord weighs the heart.

You may think this is a strange verse to choose, but think about it. You may think that you treat people kindly, but do you also treat them kindly in your heart? Do you treat them with kindness in with your thoughts? I challenge you to reconcile with God and with them.

30 Days of Love: Day 5

Proverbs 20:6

Many a man claims to have unfailing love,

but a faithful man who can find?

Take some time today to pray for them. And if/when you see them, remind them you'll always be willing to faithfully pray for them. Not just the big things, but the little things too.

30 Days of Love: Day 4

Proverbs 13:23

To make an apt answer is a joy to a man,
    and a word in season, how good it is!

Take some time today to encourage and compliment them. Whether it's as simple as giving the a high five, and reminding them how cute they look, your words are precious to them. :~)

30 Days of Love: Day 3

 Proverbs 14:29

Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding,
    but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.

When you get annoyed with someone, are you slow to anger or quick? Do you show understanding? Today I challenge you to be patient with them. Give them soft answers when they annoy you.

30 days of Love: Day 2

Proverbs 3:3  

Let love and faithfulness never leave you;
    bind them around your neck;
    write them on the tablet of your heart.

We often forget that other people need to be loved, so remind them how much you love them and think of them often. Nothing is more uplifting than saying those 3 simple words earnestly, "I love you!"  

Throwback Tuesday: Harriet Beecher Stowe

An amazing lady who wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin and was a very active abolitionist. She wrote more than 20 books, including novels, three travel memoirs, and collections of articles and letters. She was influential both for her writings and her public stands on social issues of the day. (Via Wikipedia)

This picture was taken in the gardens of the Seward Mansion. William Henry Seward was also an abolitionist. 

Signs of Spring!

Spring is coming! Never fear!

April Fool's Day!

Winslow is hoping that the curbies are not a mirage or an April Fool's joke.

He's also hoping the sun isn't another April Fool's joke. ;~)

30 Days to Love: Day 1

Proverbs 3:27

Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act.

Have you ever thought to yourself, I should go spend some time with someone but I don't feel like? I often feel like that. I know I should spend time building up and encouraging but sometimes I just feel lazy. So I ignore these little whispers. 

Today I challenge you to embrace these little whispers and spend time with the person you are choosing to love. Remind them at least 3 times while you spend time with them that you love them and they are special to you. :~)