As the name of my blog indicates, I spend a lot of time thinking about home. Of course, my Heavenly Home is the one that is eternal, so that’s where I need to lay up my treasures, and that’s the one I’m striving for. But in the meantime, I have been given this tiny piece of the here-and-now—this home on the edge of town, this family, this neighborhood—in which to serve Him. And, though this is in the earthly realm, I want the things that happen here to be investments in the Heavenly realm.




Monday, December 5, 2011

Essential (And a Few Other Things)

In the busy-ness of this season of celebration, it is important to keep a quiet heart

This quiet corner beckons me.  I must spend some time there each day. 



Sometimes I bring my morning coffee. 



Sometimes I light my favorite Christmas candle. 


Sometimes Pinky joins me.



But the real delight is here...God's Holy Word, the light of my path, the two-edged sword, the food for my soul. 






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If you're looking for ideas for some cute (mostly quick and easy) handmade Christmas gifts, take a peek at my daughter Kati's blog, Kati's Little Corner of the World.  All last week, she featured Christmas Gift Ideas.  (And I can vouch for the "cute" factor!)  I think you'll find some things you can pull together at the last minute too. 

While you're there, take a peek at some of her Photo Friday posts.  (This past Friday's photo made me smile.)


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I'm tucking this week's edition of Sunday Snapshots in here.  I happen to think that this video clip is cuter than cute, but I don't want to be like your Uncle Joe who showed you all 427 pictures of his Florida vacation...so I'll just say, take a look at it if you want to see two adorable boys lip-syncing to "Christmas, Don't Be Late", as in Alvin and the Chipmunks.  Good times! 





7 comments:

  1. It was fun to see your "cozy corner." I'm waiting for someone to do a Linky Party on cozy corners. Can you imagine? We'd keep over from the sheer joy of coziness. Off to see your links and, perhaps the next time I return, the video will be available. I'm getting that "try back later" message.

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  2. My cozy corner looks a lot like yours! (I don't have a "Pinkie" though...)

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  3. I think Vee's idea is good. I am planning (sometime) to put up some reading corner pictures a la your 31 Days posts. (I'll be working through those ideas for a long time :)

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  4. I love having my quiet time too, but it's so easy to get caught up in the "holiday spirit" and forget to really focus on a quiet heart. Thanks for the reminder! Funny story- I like to pray out loud, and my cat always thinks I am talking to her, so she will come over and purr and curl up in my lap. So cute! =)

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  5. A lovely cozy 'come away' corner. Thanks for giving us the glimpse into your special heart place.

    Sending bloggerly hugs........

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  6. Love, my quiet times in my cozy corner too.
    Sue

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  7. Love your quiet corner! I couldn't agree more! And I agree that God's Word is the real delight. Spending time with God during this busy season is so so important! :)

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