Chosen Vessels

Hello everyone! Today I have a book review for you! :)  -- from google images ~Book Description~   Uncover a hope that holds.   You count a pregnancy by weeks and Kayla Aimee had only ticked off 24 of the 40 when she unexpectedly went into labor. She thought her church upbringing had prepared her for every circumstance but when tragedy struck and threatened to take the life of her newborn daughter, it felt as though once solid ground had turned to glass beneath her feet, destined to shatter everything she held sacred.   When swept into a story of suffering, we all find ourselves vulnerable, questioning everything we thought we knew as we wonder, "Where is God in this?" With everything feeling as fragile as her one and a half pound daughter, Kayla finds herself asking that same question as she faces her greatest fear: that she may have finally become a mother just to lose her only child.   Both poignant and humorous, A...

Hello, dear people!!!  Guess what? I'M NOT DEAD!!!!! Surprising, huh? Okay, so most (if not all) of y'all follow my other blog,  Stories by Firefly ,  so you know that I didn't drop off the face of the earth after "12 Days of Christmas". xD  *clears throat* Enough chitchat. I've been terribly neglectful of this blog here of late and I apology. The good news is I have lots of upcoming posts and some blog news. :)  First off, what to y'all think of the new blog look? Personally, I love it. :) Also be sure and check out the new  About Me   page and tell me what ya think!! :D  Soon I'll have some books reviews up here! These will be of R&R books I've requested, but I may do more book reviews if y'all enjoy them. ;)  Sisters in Christ is a monthly chat to better get to know our sisters in the faith!! Each month I will post of 'interview' of sorts, here at Chosen Vessels, between me and one of you blogger pals! A coupl...

This song was sang at church during the Christmas play last week (the 13th). And it really got me to thinking. Did  Mary know? I mean, she knew who He was, but how much of what He would go on to do did she know?  Seeing as how this song was written by my favorite comedian, I decided to share the story behind it. :)  //The Song// Mary, did you know, that your Baby Boy Will one day walk on water? Mary, did you know, that your Baby Boy Will save our sons and daughters? Did you know, that your Baby Boy Has come to make you new? This Child that you delivered,  Will soon deliver you.  Mary, did you know, that your Baby Boy Will give sight to a blind man? Mary, did you know, that your Baby Boy Would calm a storm with his hand? Did you know, that your Baby Boy Has walked where angels trod  And when you kiss your little Baby,  You've kissed the face of God?  Oh, Mary, did you know?  Mary, did you know?...

  It's a Wonderful Life *sigh* Just that title is perfectly Christmas, don't ya think? I hadn't seen this movie until...Christmas before last? Anyway, it's quickly became my favorite Christmas movie. :) Instead of including it in the post of  Christmas movies  I did Sunday, I decide to do I separate post just for this. :) Here goes!  (We watched this movie last Saturday night and I made  two whole lists  of notes...so be prepared for this to get lengthy... B-)) - In the drug store.  Mary:  "I' m still thinking."  Violet:  "I like him."  Mary: "You like every boy."  Violet: "What's wrong with that?"   (Tucker says "what is  wrong with that? Especially if I'm one of the boys." LOL.)  Aw....<3 <3  - the strings on Uncle Billy's fingers  - George saving Mr. Gower, the druggist, from accidentally poisoning    "I wish I had a million dollars. Hotd...

If you do not read my other blog, click  HERE  see what this is all about. :)  It has came to my attention that many of my blogger friends are not familiar with one of my favorite Christmas songs, "Beautiful Star of Bethlehem". If you are one of them, this is for you. ;)  When looking up the lyrics to this song online, I realized that they're not  exactly  the same as we sing at church. So below is the words to this song from our church hymnal. ;-)  "Beautiful Star Of Bethlehem" Verse one: Oh beautiful star of Bethlehem Shining afar through shadows dim Giving a light for those who long have gone (have gone)  And guiding the wise men on their way Unto the place where Jesus lay Beautiful star of Bethlehem shine on (shine on)  Chorus:  **Oh beautiful star (beautiful, beautiful star) of Bethlehem (star of Bethlehem) Shine upon us until the glory dawn (glory dawn)  Oh Give us thy light to light t...

Here's the previously mentioned post of what I'm thankful for. I could never think of them all so I'll just do a few. :)  I'm thankful for the flowers of summer...    Wildflower     Lily The colors of Autumn... The snow of winter...    Snow in the Christmas trees  I'm thankful for the amazing trip we got to take this year...     Yellowstone National Park  I'm thankful for the wonderful blessing of being able to meet an amazing girl who I'm blessed to call friend in person. :) I'm thankful for the potter's wheel...and all the mud that it slings out (that being the reason for my clay-caked knees.) :D I'm thankful for the chance to take classes and create beautiful pottery I'm thankful for these lovely blossoms that come fall are delicious apples I'm thankful for the stiff grasses that grow along the creekside (that's a great place to write, by the way!) ...