Category Archives: Bible

Who is the Proverbs 31 Woman? Not Me Yet!

Posted on January 29, 2013 by virginiaknowles

Self-Portrait, 2012 Who is “The Proverbs 31 Woman”? (Not Me Yet!) Proverbs 31 came to mind as I woke this morning.  Not that I had studied it recently, though I certainly should. Our family is about to go through a … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Gender ~ Authority, Home Schooling, Homemaking, Marriage, Organization, Seasons of Life, Stress ~ Difficulty | 2 Comments

One Word: Refresh

Posted on January 5, 2013 by virginiaknowles

“I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint.”   Jeremiah 31:25 “You gave abundant showers, O God; you refreshed your weary inheritance.”  Psalm 68:9 “Sow for yourselves righteousness,    reap the fruit of unfailing love,and break up your unplowed ground;    for it … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Jesus, Stress ~ Difficulty, Sweet Shot 2013, Weariness | 7 Comments

Keep Calm and Carry On

Posted on January 2, 2013 by virginiaknowles

KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON.“This is what the Sovereign LORD, the Holy One of Israel, says: “In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength…” Isaiah 30:15Enough said. (Sign is from Michaels Craft Store.)

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Pomegranates!

Posted on November 15, 2012 by virginiaknowles

  Have you tried pomegranates yet?  They are red round fruits filled with yummy pulpy seeds.  Years ago, I found some in the local produce store run by a family from the Middle East.  Since then, we have probably bought them about … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Food, Groceries from Aldi, Home Schooling, Homemaking, Project 52 | 1 Comment

Words of Promise, Comfort and Encouragement

Posted on August 7, 2012 by virginiaknowles

Dear friends, Yesterday, in my post Weekend Gratitude: In Every Situation on one of my other blogs, I mentioned that I had compiled a box of Scripture encouragement cards as a gift for my cousin Jean.  These are some of the passages I … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Jesus, Joy, Kindness, Peacemaking, Prayer, Stress ~ Difficulty, Weariness | 2 Comments

Curiosity Journal for June and July

Posted on July 26, 2012 by virginiaknowles

Dear friends,My cyber friend and fellow blogger, Ann Kroeker, writes a Curiosity Journal each Wednesday, chronicling her life in the categories of Reading, Learning, Playing, Reacting, Writing.  She has invited us to join her and link up, so here is mine, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Books, Curiosity Journal, Family Fun, Family Memories, Gender ~ Authority, Grace, Health, Home Schooling, Project 52, Stress ~ Difficulty | 2 Comments

Fiesta and Siesta, Celebration and Rest

Posted on May 4, 2012 by virginiaknowles

Yellow Iris at Cranes Roost Last Friday night, my husband and I wanted to go out for a date night.  I looked on a friend’s blog and found that there would be a free blues concert at one of our … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Books, Grace, Joy, Legalism, Nature, Project 52, Stress ~ Difficulty, Weariness | 2 Comments

Fun & Fruity at the Grocery Store (P52 Foolin’ Around)

Posted on April 5, 2012 by virginiaknowles

Horned Melons Have you ever heard of a horned melon?  No?  Well, neither had I until last weekend.  I thought they were some sort of April Fool’s joke sitting there in the Winn-Dixie produce section.  Nope!  You learn something new … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Family Fun, Food, Project 52 | 1 Comment

Learning to Leap (P52)

Posted on March 1, 2012 by virginiaknowles

Open Bible, Open Heart Psalm 28:6-7 I thought of writing a long poem or an essay or some such thing on the theme of “A Great Leap” for this week’s P52 photo theme.  But I’ll keep it short and sweet, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Grace, Poetry, Project 52 | 8 Comments

I Dreamed a Dream (P52), Breakfast Tray and Friday Favorites

Posted on January 20, 2012 by virginiaknowles

“I Dreamed a Dream” is the theme this week at the P52 project and this is my photo submission.  Why?  Because when I dream at night, the misty fragments of thought whirl around in my sleeping brain, and then during the … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Bible, Food, Friday Favorites, Grace, Nature, Photography, Project 52, Web Links | 4 Comments