My Walk in Faith

Well, where do I begin. I know that this blog is for showing different creations that I've made in regards to pottery, but I feel so compelled to tell my story.


For about 18 months to 2 years now, I've known that I was suppose to start looking for new work. It was in my gut. However, I do not like change, and in fact, I'm the world's worst to initiate any change. My philosophy has always been "don't rock the boat." Well, that's worked for awhile.

If you asked me 10 weeks ago, did I trust God. I would have said, "most definitely!" if not, "well, of course!" But I don't know if I could have honestly answered that I trusted God with "Everything."

Two weekends ago, my pastor preached on having Faith but having fear & doubt with your faith. He concluded the sermon with the statement that it was okay to have fear & doubt with your faith but you should never allow your fear to paralyze you. Wow, at that moment I realized that I was paralyzed in my fear. Move along to Monday evening while I was doing my Bible study lesson. (I'm doing the Beth Moore revised Breaking Free) The lesson was week two, day one -- she gives the definition of what captivity is. Captivity is defined as anything that hinders the abundant and effective spirit filled life God has planned for you.

I sat on my bed, questioning whether I was a captive or not, and if so, what had me captive?

There as I was doing my soul searching, I recalled my pastor's message from the day before. That was it, I'm a captive to fear. Paralyzing fear. All I knew to do at that moment was to confess it, and I did. Move forward to Thursday night's lesson, which was finding/experiencing satisfaction in God. The key verse for that lesson was Isaiah 55:2. I read the verse there in the margin of my workbook. When I looked at it, however, all I saw was "Why...labor on what does not satisfy?" Although it was not audible, I heard God speak. I knew that I was going to have to act soon in faith to show that I was not being paralyzed by fear any longer.

Then Friday morning arrived. I've always said that God speaks to me in the middle of the night by waking me up and not letting me return to sleep. I've rationalized this by saying that's the only time I'm still and there's nothing to distract me. Okay well, my wake up call came early Friday morning. God gave me this HUGE revelation. He told me that I had been trusting in something else besides him. That's why I would not move. I had security in this thing. He then explained that in order for me to step out in faith and trust him completely he had to remove this "thing" from my life. That is exactly what he did almost 10 weeks ago. He removed it. GONE. I mean gone. No sight of it returning. What did I do?? I cried and asked over and over why this was happening. And at some point, (in between my pity party)I knew that I only had one choice on what to do. Trust God. Since then, I've been totally trusting him, and I've seen his fingerprints all over things that have happened over the last 10 weeks, and they just make me smile. Well, Friday morning while I was ironing my clothes --- it was definitely my "aha" moment and I realized why this all was happening. This entire season of my life was to teach me to be obedient and having just enough faith to trust God. I knew that morning I would have to make my move.
And I did. I stepped out in faith and for once I know I was obedient to do what God told me to do. And the peace, oh the peace I had that day and still do. Is everything gonna be just beautiful and smell like roses? I'm almost certain it's not, but that's just a side note. I'm walking right now not by sight but by faith. I'm ready for the ride. Beth Moore often says "There's no high like the most high." I'm living that right now. Thank you for letting me share.

"Here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with him, we will also live with him; if we endure, we will also reign with him. If we disown him, he will also disown us; if we are faithless, he will remain faithful, for he cannot disown himself." 2 Timothy 2:11-13

EASTER MEMORY IDEA #9

Allow me to create a personalized family name platter using the "bunny" themed letters. Wow your family at Easter Dinner with this personalized platter. Last Day to Place an order for Easter is March 14th.

"Even the very hairs on your head are all numbered." Matthew 10:30

LET'S GO RACING!!!!

I haven't always been a huge nascar fan!! Actually up until 2 years ago -- I despised it!!! I thought it was stupid. That was until I actually watch a race one Sunday afternoon and realized there was some strategy in racing! My daughter and I decided to pull for the M & M car because it was "cute" and we "like" M&Ms. Why else would you pull for a driver??? When I told my close friend that I had started watching racing, and who I was pulling for, she said that he also drove the Interstate Battery car. (Her husband owns a distribution center). Now, I had two reasons to pull for this driver. Well, it turns out that the M & M driver was Kyle Busch and 2008 was starting out to be "his" year. He could do no wrong. It seemed like every Sunday he was winning a race, and for me, being a new convert, that made me like the sport even more fun to watch. What I didn't know about Kyle Busch was he was not one of the well-liked drivers. This tends to be a problem when I start talking racing to other racefans. When they find out I pull for Kyle Busch, they automatically get a look of disgust!!! Oh well!! Here are several pieces I've created for myself and other racefans!

Nascar kicks off its 2010 season this weekend. So, in the spirit of fast cars & racing, book an appointment today through Monday, February 15th to turn your little racer's foot print into your favorit driver's team car and receive 15% off your order total. Bisque items that can be printed on include: Plates, platters, trivets, cookie jars, & travel mugs. This is a travel mug below.

"...Let us run ... the race that is set before us..." Hebrews 12:1

Pet Bowls

We all love our special pets. Some are dog lovers, while some of us are cat lovers. Regardless, we all love our furry family members. Well, most do. (My man, doesn't seem to like our feline residents, but that's another story for another blog).

Recently a friend requested that I make her some pet bowls for her new furry addition. I was so excited. No one had ever requested pet bowls before. I've printed a pet's paws before on a frame, and I had made myself some pet bowls, but this was my first actual order for a pet dish. My friend gave me freedom to create with the one request that the bowls be similar in color, and she wanted her new puppy's name, Sunnie, on the bowls. My mind started to race with ideas. Shortly thereafter, this friend email me back and wanted 2 more bowls. I was soo pumped. It turns out that my friend's, mom, was adopting Sunnie's brother, Capt. Sully. I guess she wanted the siblings to have similar bowls and to both feel loved.

I thought the bowls turned out just too stinking cute. See below for yourself.

"They are dogs with mighty appetites; they never have enough..." Isaiah 56:11

My Favorite Valentine's Day

I love Valentine's Day! I got engaged 14 years ago on Valentine's Day!! (Still married too!) Although this memory is special, my best Valentine's was last year (2009).
I asked for comments the other day about a special Valentine memory. Well, today I'm gonna share mine.

Usually, my man & myself don't go all out and get crazy & spend lots of money on Valentine's Day. Last Year was the exception!! I planned an adult (without kiddos) weekend to Nashville. My man was not at all fired up like I was, but he was excited about getting out of town. It was the activities that I had scheduled that had him concerned. Somehow, I had talked him in to going to see Rick Springfield at the Wildhorse Saloon. The only thing was, Rick was there Friday & Saturday night. My man would ONLY agree to one night of this torture. I, however, decided that I should attend both nights!!!

So, that Friday night, (the 13th) I headed out to the concert. My ticket had me sitting at a table with 11 complete strangers. If you know me, you won't find this hard to believe...by the time the concert began, I knew everyone at my table, where they were from and how long they had been a fan! While mingling with the people at my table, one of my "new" companions offered me a backstage pass. Let me just tell you, I had dreamed of a chance to meet Rick, and now, I finally had the opportunity to make my dream a reality. Well, I don't need to take the time to tell you that I was all over that!!

The moment came. The concert was over. Rick's handlers were herding us through like cattle. I was so pumped. While waiting in line to meet Rick, I ended up calling my 94 yr old grandmother who is a huge Rick fan. Finally, it was my turn. As I approached, I told Rick that I had my 94 year old grandmother on the phone and would he talk with her? He grabbed my cell and was like "hey, granny!" I don't remember much about the encounter that night, but I do remember being like a teenage girl with a crush on her teen idol. I was star strucked. I just kept saying, "I've loved you since I was nine." Okay, I know. I couldn't come up with anything else. No accolades about how I love his lyrics and music. Nothing but "I just love you."

Apparently, in the meet & greet world, the term "One & One" is standard lingo. I, however, was unfamiliar to this term. What I thought was going to be this in depth visit with my teen idol, turned out to be a blur. I soon found out what a One & One was. Needless to say, I got my one autograph and my one photograph. Then the moment was over, but not without me floating out of the room on cloud nine.

My man was waiting for me out front of the Wildhorse Saloon. I'm sure that I talked his ears off about the night. My "new" bff had given me her backstage pass bracelet for me to have for the next night. I kept telling my man that he could go backstage the next night and meet Rick.
He just didn't seemed to be as pumped about it as I was. (I wonder why?)

Saturday (Valentine's Day) arrived. That evening, we headed back to the Wildhorse Saloon. I was somewhat subdued this evening for I didn't "talk to strangers" at my table. Anyone that knows my man, knows that I can sometimes embarress him with my outgoing-ness. So I was trying to be on my best behavior this evening. However, I don't think I was successful. I was culled out severaly times by security for dancing in my chair. Well, at least I tried.

The concert was great. It did not matter that I had just seen the same performance less than 24 hours earlier. Even my man enjoyed himself, however, when the concert was over he told me he didn't care to go backstage with me. "What?" I just didn't understand, but I was not going to let that stop me. So once again, the handlers prodded us through the stalls. This night, I was more calm and relax, and prepared. I had bought a tshirt for him to autograph. I wanted so much to soak it all in, to remember ever word Rick & I exchanged. Nope, again a blur. I do remember telling him that I was the girl from last night that had him talk to her grandmother. He laughed and said, "oh yeah, I remember you!" I also remember that I did NOT keep on telling him how much I loved him this time. So maybe at some level I saved a little face! Too soon, my time was up. I was rushed out of the room and back into real life.

I met my man down stairs. He was happy & I was happy!! Live was grand! We finished our night off walking up and down music row and peeping in the bars to see what was playing. "Country music" -- Real country music. This Valentine's weekend was so wonderful. Even my man said he'd like to come back next year. Folks, that's huge. Thanks for letting me share.

"Make a joyful noise unto God...."Psalm 66:1

Correction on link!!

To check out my fellow blogger's site,(the one I spoke of the other day), click here. Sorry about the incorrect link on the post. It was early morning! She started her give away today! Leave her a comment or become a follower to register to win. See complete contest rules at her link.

FUN DISHES!!

I have this friend, she inquired about wanting some "fun" dishes. Some everyday, happy dishes. After days of considering colors, she finally told me to get started. These were so much fun to create. I felt like Bob Ross (the painter on pbs with an afro) with all of his "happy little trees" except I was putting "happy little dots" everywhere!!! Since I freehand everything, I was concerned about each "J" being different. AHH, thank goodness for graphite paper. I made one master "J" and then traced that "J" onto each plate and bowl. That way, they all looke somewhat the same. I think these fun dishes turned out wonderful, and my friend loved them (so much, that she used them immediately!!)

"He has made everything beautiful in its time." Ecl. 3:11

A Sweet Tooth

I have a fellow blogger friend that asked me to create a dessert plate for her to give away on her blog. Check out her blog, you may even win this adorable sweets plate. Click Here to visit her site. Here's a picture of the plate she'll be giving away.

"Taste and see that the Lord is good." Psalm 34:8

MOTHER'S DAY GIFT IDEA #17

Give your mom a bouquet of flowers made from your little one's hand or foot prints. These flowers don't wilt , and she'll be able to treasure them forever!!!

"Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her..." Proverbs 31:28

We have a winner!!!

Drumroll please, ....... Prissydixiebelle you are the winner!!! I'll contact you later today!!! Congratulations!

It's GIVE AWAY TIME!!!!!

Leave a comment below about your favorite Valentine memory by February 3rd midnight and I will radomly pick a winner via Random.org! "What am I giving away?" A personlized trivet just for you.
Be sure and leave your name and email address!!!

"Love is patient..." I Corinthians 13:14