Monday, December 14, 2009

Simple Christmas

 


greenery in the white candleholders
simple outdoor lights and a found wood cross on the tree
burlap/linen stockings made last year
twine + mini clothespins = card holder


carved stone nativity from my mother in law


struggling to finish my book wreath



In the hustle of the holidays, during your shopping, your decorating, your baking and your party planning, consider the gift God has chosen specifically for you this Christmas season (and every day of your life).  It's hard to imagine that such a tiny package holds the answer to all my issues.  It's hard to fathom that such a tiny person has the power to save me from myself- by himself.  From ashes to beauty.

"Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift." 2 Cor 9:15

What part of God's Christmas gift to you are you most thankful for today?

9 comments:

  1. Everything looks wonderful. I love your stockings. Happy Holidays!

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  2. i love the simplicity of your decorations. they are beautiful. today, and every other day, i am thankful for god's love and grace in my life. i am so undeserving. merry christmas!(came from nester's tour!)

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  3. Such a great reminder... keeping our focus where it should be... on God's gift to us each day. Merry Christmas!

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  4. Beautiful decorations! The bookshelf looks great. Thank you for the holiday tour.

    Merry Christmas and many blessings in 2010.

    Cristin

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  5. Your decorations are very peaceful, I love how simple can be that way.

    I'd say that today I'm so thankful for His peace, it's such a precious gift!

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  6. Merry Christmas. Thanks for letting me visit your Christmas home.

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  7. I love the simplicity of your decorations.

    And to answer your question I am thankful that His mercies are new every single morning!

    Blessings and have a Merry Christmas!
    Kim

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  8. Everything looks really great! I love the little wreaths hanging on your pictures and the bookshelf is artfully arranged. You have a wonderful modern style that's not stark at all.

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