TheMakingsOfJoy

Beholding the character of God puts down our roots and makes our souls soar. Here are some thoughts tied to Isaiah chapters—each one is intended to be mulled over, held onto, & fed to your mind & heart. May they give you fresh wings today;  The Lord holds the distant stars & the depths of the sea. … More Isaiah Meditations

❤️ This week I’ve had the privilege of hearing from many veteran quilt-givers on their fav places to donate (quilt guilds are warrior women btw!) 🌻Get ready, my friends– take off your shoes bc the places I’m going to share are holy ground, often too precious for public photos. Should quilts go thru you to these causes, … More Ideas for Where to Give Quilt Donations – Competitive Quilting

🎉A fun quilting challenge headed your way in 2020! 💡The Idea: Anybody have a fella that plays fantasy football? Crazy idea — let’s replicate the concept with insta quilters’ charity quilts & donations in 2020! 🖇How It Works: So many quilters I know on instagram are amazingly generous! In the middle of making money & … More Competitive Quilting- The Idea

Hello friends– insta friends, most likely. This blog has been sitting vacant since before my quest to grad school began– almost four years ago, now. I am re-opening it as a venue to hold my longer social media ideas that have me explaining concepts incompletely and individually. I hope my blog will be a bucket … More …& after many moons– my blog!

“Brokenness is our opportunity. ” (Can’t remember who said it… maybe my husband) “In You the orphan finds mercy…” Hosea 14:3

“Everything will be okay in the end. If it’s not okay, it’s not the end.” – John Lennon The Beatle didn’t know he was a theologian. Looking forward to the Day. When things are made right. When things are made lovely. When things are made happy. When things are made whole. Because King Jesus is … More Everything will be okay

“It’s not about screaming about the standard. It’s about being the standard.” –NCAA announcer I remember hearing this quote said in the background noise of afternoon football going on in our home. It stopped me in my tracks and I wrote it down. They were referencing a player upset with how things were going on … More The Standard

I’ve recently made some toddler quilts from my overflowing scrap pile — in cool blues/greens, pinks/reds, and purple/neutrals. I really enjoyed piecing them. Very relaxing. Can’t decide which is my favorite. But I know my some of my favorite fabrics are in all 3 of them! With so many fun prints, there is a lot … More Scrappy Quilts

I am beginning a new journey to Regent University for graduate school for a Master’s degree in Practical Theology! Today is the first day of class. I may try to throw content up here occasionally to share the wealth of knowledge these great profs are offering. Abe Lincoln is my guide here. I remember hearing … More Graduate School