CreatEveryday

God is a creative being. He created the diversity and beauty that we enjoy in the world, and we were created in His image! We have the ability to be just as creative in our lives. It's up to you - to look at every situation and see what you can make of it. These are just notes/thoughts/ideas about how I've brought creativity into my everyday life. Some worked. Some didn't. Posted here as an encouragement to me and as a reminder of all that I am learning. If it helps or inspires you too, well then that's even better!
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OK, this is going way too far for crafting, crocheting and pets!  Happy Friday. craftdiscoveries: (via MAKE | Crocheted Tortoise Cozies)

OK, this is going way too far for crafting, crocheting and pets!  Happy Friday.

craftdiscoveries:

(via MAKE | Crocheted Tortoise Cozies)

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nevver:

Before and after

Moore, okla. before and after. My heart hurts for all of these people.

(via npr)

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Cool clouds during the storm. #arwx #knnwa #nofilter

Cool clouds during the storm. #arwx #knnwa #nofilter

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Loving my new pocket watch necklace that I got recently. Thought it might come in handy since I never wear a watch.

Loving my new pocket watch necklace that I got recently. Thought it might come in handy since I never wear a watch.

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I want to chase the sun across the land and into the ocean.

I want to play in the remaining rays of its light.

I want to Be All Here and fully experience every situation because I realize that the worst times here are as close to hell as I will ever get, and the most beautiful times are just a pale glimpse of what’s to come in heaven.

I want to spend every gift that’s been given to me because those gifts are meant to help people here, and can’t be taken with me.

I want to live so fully and experience life so completely that I have no regrets and leave none I know with any doubt about my deep love for them. 

I want to chase after life,

completely experience it,

play in the glorious rays of the waning day,

and be expectant for what’s next. 

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The sign is so small because it says beware of rattlesnakes. So I stayed in the car.#signs

The sign is so small because it says beware of rattlesnakes. So I stayed in the car.#signs

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Putting Jesus' Teaching into Action →

createveryday:

I heard this story on Friday’s all thing considered broadcast and I just can’t get it out of my mind. It’s about the lady who stepped forward and found a place to bury the Boston bombing suspect who died in the police shoot.

Now don’t get me wrong. I know there’s a lot of emotion tied to this topic. And I realize why. But it was really amazing to hear her motivation behind helping. It was Jesus’ teachings, specifically where he taught to love your neighbors. She took that beyond our typical translation - those people who you know and live close to.

While she did does not condone what he is accused of doing. She does step forward to help take care of a need.

But if one right could erase a wrong this might be it. This white, Christian lady reached out to help this Muslim - across cultures, across differences and in spite of the pain he caused.

I can’t think of a better way to put Jesus’ teachings into action.

Take a minute and listen to it. She shares two scriptures in the story and literally hundreds of thousands of people heard it.

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Putting Jesus' Teaching into Action →

I heard this story on Friday’s all thing considered broadcast and I just can’t get it out of my mind. It’s about the lady who stepped forward and found a place to bury the Boston bombing suspect who died in the police shoot.

Now don’t get me wrong. I know there’s a lot of emotion tied to this topic. And I realize why. But it was really amazing to hear her motivation behind helping. It was Jesus’ teachings, specifically where he taught to love your neighbors. She took that beyond our typical translation - those people who you know and live close to.

While she did does not condone what he is accused of doing. She does step forward to help take care of a need.

But if one right could erase a wrong this might be it. This white, Christian lady reached out to help this Muslim - across cultures, across differences and in spite of the pain he caused.

I can’t think of a better way to put Jesus’ teachings into action.

Take a minute and listen to it. She shares two scriptures in the story and literally hundreds of thousands of people heard it.

Link
I’m not crazy about all the rain but my flowers are loving it!

I’m not crazy about all the rain but my flowers are loving it!

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I heard a bird hit the window and ran outside. My stepfather always goes out, gathers up the bird and holds them until they recover. I’ve seen him do it lots of times. I did the same without even thinking. I thought this little guy was going to make it but in the end he didn’t. I sat in the front yard and cried like a baby. So sad for me but I’m glad I was there holding it when he passed. And I’m reminded that all of creation has value. Ever held a cardinal in your hand? They are beautiful! A mix of red and blue that I had never noticed before!

I heard a bird hit the window and ran outside. My stepfather always goes out, gathers up the bird and holds them until they recover. I’ve seen him do it lots of times. I did the same without even thinking. I thought this little guy was going to make it but in the end he didn’t. I sat in the front yard and cried like a baby. So sad for me but I’m glad I was there holding it when he passed. And I’m reminded that all of creation has value. Ever held a cardinal in your hand? They are beautiful! A mix of red and blue that I had never noticed before!

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