WHAT DOES FAITH MEAN... SAVING FAITH?

I am a pretty concrete thinker.

 "Christian" words like sanctified, glory, salvation, hallelujah, atonement, propitiation and faith are words that, for me, seem to float around my head cloaked in an ethereal cloud. I have a general knowledge of what they mean... but their true and deep meaning is lost in the mist of church speak. 

It's important for all of us, believers and seekers, to know these types of words.  We need to de-MIST-ify them and let their true meaning sink right into the marrow of our bones.

Faith is one of those words. Do we really know what it means? Let's work with the Holy Spirit to blow the fogginess off of it and get to a real and meaningful definition of FAITH...

FRONT DOOR WREATH~ SUMMER 2013

This summer's theme for my front porch is SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY. Even though I am not southern by birth... I like to think that I have a southern soul.

SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY is a nod to my new daughter-in-law and her wonderful family! And hospitality starts at the front door. 

So grab yourself some sweet tea and come up on the porch...

3 DAY SUPER SALE

StoneGable AT HOME 3 DAY SUPER SALE going on now!!!

Here are some of my favorites...

TUTORIALS TIPS AND TIDBITS #48

Welcome to...

TUTORIALS TIPS AND TIDBITS

where you can show up and show off your creativity!  Come on and join in... any little tidbit will do!!!

LILY OF THE VALLEY TABLESCAPE

I don't think there is a sweeter flower in all the world as a Lily Of The Valley! It's perfumy aroma and scalloped white bell blooms are dainty and lady like!

These shade loving flowers are in full bloom at StoneGable just waiting to grace a little chippy table on the front porch...

CHANGE!

This is my family room...  the BEFORE  picture.

Here is the after...

ON THE MENU MONDAY~ WEEK OF MAY 13, 2013

I hope that you all had a wonderful Mother's Day!

My children came home, my beloved Mom was with me and Bobby BBQed! What a delightful day!

Hope your day was blessed!

Now here's what's ON THE MENU...

MOTHER'S DAY 2013

If you read this... I have prayed for you this morning...

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

STONEGABLE AT HOME SUPER SALE AND UPDATES

Just a reminder to head on over to STONEGABLE AT HOME  for our 

3 DAY SALE! 

Lots of great home items and great buys! Click HERE to visit!

PARMESAN ASPARAGUS PHYLLO ROLL-UPS WITH LEMON DIPPING SAUCE

It's asparagus time, here at StoneGable... there is nothing like picking those long green stalks right out of the garden!

We can almost watch our asparagus grow! 

I have a SCRUMPTIOUS way to make this yummy spring vegetable... using one of my favorite ingredients... phyllo dough! The roasted asparagus is gently caressed by a crispy, crunch-in-you- mouth blanket of phyllo... and there is the extra flavor of Parmesan cheese that plays so nicely with Asparagus!

It is worth making...

TUTORIALS TIPS AND TIDBITS # 47

Welcome to

TUTORIALS TIPS AND TIDBITS

You might not think you have anything to post on TTT... oh, not so! Let me clarify the TIDBIT portion of TUTORIALS TIPS AND TIDBITS...

The TIDBIT was added so that you can post any little TIDBIT you LIKE.

I'm afraid some of you think that TTT is just a DYI linky party. I do love TUTORIALS... but I also love recipes and decorating and gardening and traveling and pretty photos and random thoughts and being inspired and almost anything else you can think of!

TUTORIALS TIPS AND TIDBITS   is more about 

SHOWING UP AND SHOWING OFF YOUR CREATIVITY!

So... ANY LITTLE TIDBIT WILL DO!

Here are some creative features from last week...

SUMMER PORCH PLANTING

Every year in the cold month of February I start dreaming about summer flowers! 

My thoughts turn to planting the pots around the porch... a wonderful diversion from the frosty, windy weather outside!

This year's theme and flowers are VERY different than anything I have ever done...

CAMELOT~ A WEDDING FAIRYTALE

It was a perfect evening for a wedding! The late day sun danced on the blue water and a soft breeze made the lush trees whisper! Love and joy hung heavy in the air...

ON THE MENU MONDAY~ WEEK OF MAY 6, 2013

The weather here at StoneGable has been perfect this weekend! Perfect to be outside... perfect to begin planting!

We  uncovered our raised veggie garden beds and planted lettuce! Arugula, Salad Bowl and an heirloom Bibb Lettuce. I'll have lots of great salads ON THE MENU in less than a month! Oh, yummy...

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE~ WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU HAVE TROUBLE IN YOUR LIFE, PART II

This week we are still talking about what to do when trials come knocking at our door. One thing is for certain... they will!!!

Last week we discussed the WHY of  a trial. If you missed that post, click HERE.

This week we will discuss the HOW of getting through them...

EAT THAT FROG?!

I'm just a taddy bit overloaded these days! Lots of unfinished projects... and little time to tie up loose ends!

Do you ever feel like that?

When I get like this my motivation wains! Being overwhelmed = doing nothing!  Here's what I do to help put me back on track...

PEPPERONI ARTICHOKE BREADSTICK FOCACCIA

Yes, this does taste as good as it looks! Easy to make and soooo yummy, BREADSTICK FOCACCIA has quickly become a family favorite here at StoneGable. 

STONEGABLE AT HOME 3 DAY SUPER SALE!

Just a quick reminder that StoneGable's AT HOME 3 DAY SUPER SALE is going on now!!!

There are some wonderful items for your table... as well as pillows and rugs.

Click HERE for sale! 

TUTORIALS TIPS AND TIDBITS #46

Welcome to TUTORIALS TIPS AND TIDBITS!

So glad you stopped by... thanks to everyone for posting your creative dyi's, ideas and tidbits! Your contributions are a breath of creative fresh air!!!

And thanks to all of you who are stopping by to get inspiration! There is lots and lots here!

Just look at these great features from last week's TTT...

NEW PLANTER AND VIGNETTE

I am slowly finding pieces for the dining room. For me, it takes time. New things, shuffling things, adding things, editing things, painting things, sewing things... all to update our dining room.

On a recent trip to Williamsburg, Va. I found a new planter for the buffet...