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Ice On The Inside

Ice crystals on an old window. Beauty Observed.

Ice crystals on an old window. Starbursts. Beauty Observed.

Ice crystals on an old window. BeautyObserved.
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A guest post by my husband, Ed Nicholson

We had an absolutely arctic day here in January. The temperatures got down below zero and ice began to form on the insides of our old windows.  Elizabeth is not one to miss a photo-op.

These crystals are beautiful to look at, but I got to thinking about how hard it can sometimes be to keep ourselves unspotted from the world. The worries of this life can, like an oppressive chill, press in on us and threaten to find a way in. Some days it’s hard to let the light shine. It can feel like the darkness is winning. We fear our hearts are growing cold.

Still, greater is He that is in us than he that is in the world. Martin Luther’s hymn, A Mighty Fortress is Our God is the hymn I thought of when seeing these pictures. God is able to protect what we have entrusted to Him.  And if we crack under the weight of temptation, He is able to wash us clean when we confess and repent. He is purifying for Himself a bride without spot or wrinkle.

Help me, Lord, to remember to find shelter – and warmth – under the shadow of your wings. You are never failing! Amen.

Ed Nicholson – January, 2014

Scripture references:
keep oneself unspotted… James
worries of this life … Gospel of Mark
love of many will grow cold … Gospel of Matthew
greater is He that is in us … I John
God can protect our hearts… II Timothy
God forgives our sins when we confess… 1 John

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How Fun! Vol. 1

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“How fun!” That’s my exclamation when I see or hear about something I like.  Here are just a few things that touched me or made me smile this week:

Friday Favorites  A few things that made me smile this week.  #rainchainMy neighbor’s rain chain.


This quote:
“We must make it our purpose to bring Beauty to places where it is not.”– Charlotte Mason (4.55)

These incredible snowflake photos and how to capture them.  I can’t wait until it snows so I can try it.

I enjoyed this interview with Mary Englebreit.  She has a new Christmas book out!

This is just worth watching!  The video shows you how to open a can without a can opener.  I had not idea and was surprised.   The Russian accents were a bonus!

All my new likes on facebook made me smile.  Don’t forget to like my facebook page.  Thank you!

Have a great weekend!  Remember Philippians 4:8.  “whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”


Friday Favorites  A few things that made me smile this week.  #tigerpumpkins #WilliamShakespeareClick here for more memes.

Have a great weekend!  Remember Philippians 4:8.  “whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”

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