January 30, 2012

Making Scented Love Letters with Essential Oils

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January 27, 2012

You Just Never Know…

Sometimes the troubles and distractions of everyday life can cause us to forget that God is working in spite of our weaknesses and failures. He is turning hearts and impacting lives even when we’re not doing everything “perfectly” (which is never). Basically, because He is the One who changes hearts – who draws people to Himself. And just when you think your efforts don’t mean all that much, or your life and work doesn’t really make a difference, God whispers …

January 27, 2012

Mothering with Essential Oils

Early this morning, my six-year-old came into my room to tell me his legs were hurting again and asked if I had any oils for him. As much food as the child has been putting away every day, it’s no wonder he has growing pains! I got out my Deep Relief and we went to the couch where I massaged the oils into his legs.

He smiled and we cuddled on the …

January 3, 2012

Trusting God…

“Truly, we cannot have any personal comfort in our individual circumstances and trials unless we firmly believe in God’s sovereignty over all. For how can we affirm that ‘God causes all things to work together for good for those who love him’ (Rom. 8:28) unless we at the same time stand back from looking at our own affairs with that selfish narrowness that often dominates us and see His working good for us as part of His total, awe-inspiring, wise, …