JANUARY 21

Colors: Black and White represents morality. Sherwin-Williams: Black Magic/White Snow. Value of Concentration: Boundaries….beware of sinful situations. Memory Verse: I am the Master of my morality. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, As I sip my Cup of Fancy, (Irish Breakfast Tea), I think back to my childhood; deep faith, a lot of Catholic Guilt, trying to earn my way to heaven while no mention of GRACE. Praise God my Mama was born again and taught me the love of Jesus. Anyone who knows me..knows that I love color. I  taught art and kindergarten. However…when…

JANUARY 14

Colors:   Real Red- the color represents courage, passion, used to stimulate or create urgency. Tricorn Black- the color represents discipline, personal power, survival Value of Concentration: Being a Disciple of Christ Memory Verse: As a Disciple of Christ, many see Jesus, through me. Good Morning, Abba, Father, As a Disciple of your Son, Jesus Christ, I must live according to your precepts.  As I spend time with You this morning, my Cup of Fancy is Pumpkin Spice Decaf, along with a Cinnamon Scone. Perhaps one could wear the color red, or use it in a craft or decoration…

DECEMBER 31

Colors: Purples represent strength, courage, companionship  Sherwin-Williams/Plummy/Berry Cream/Beguiling Mauve to pop a  lavender neutral. Value of Concentration: Make Him your Constant Companion. Memory Verse: He lives within me and surrounds me with his love. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, It is almost the beginning of a new year.  The old is gone. As I sip my Cup Of Fancy (Lemon and Lavender Hot Tea ….along with a Blueberry scone) I look forward to building a deeper intimacy with You, ABBA.     Years ago, you gave me purple, as the color that…

DECEMBER 24

Colors: Blue and Gold represent Kingship: Sherwin-Williams/Silken Peacock Blue/Different Gold/Spangle White….to pop a neutral. Value of Concentration: HE IS THE ONE; what is your alternative?  Memory Verse: ABBA, Christ, Your Son, was born for our salvation.. Merry Christmas. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, The sun is shining.  After last night’s snowfall, it looks like a Winter Wonderland outside. The azure sky and fluffy white clouds sing of the birth of Christ, as the sunlight twinkles gold and silver upon the snow. LOL! Mother nature created my palette of colors today. What a sight…

DECEMBER 17

Colors: Sherwin -Williams Colors: Kimono Violet is a shade of purple.  Purple symbolizes coupling and also strength.  Shagreen is a shade of green.  Green symbolizes growth/rebirth and bonding.  Ivory Lace is a beautiful  neutral color to go along with today’s theme.  Value of Concentration: Hindered?  What’s Stopping You? Memory Verse: Lord, teach me to grow in intimacy. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, Purple and green are two of my favorite colors. Together, these colors tell the story of strength, rebirth, and intimacy. Oh as far as decorating goes; use the purple on one wall, the neutral on…

DECEMBER 10

Colors: Oranges and Golds/ Sherwin Williams/Raucous Orange/Amber Wave/Pollen Powder…to pop a  golden neutral. Value of Concentration: Learn Thankfulness Memory Verse: Praise and Thanksgiving, to My ABBA, for Divine Intervention Good Morning, ABBA, Father, As the Christmas Holidays approach, several different types of colored lights will be visible throughout our neighborhoods. Today I am focusing on the colors of orange and gold, which represent thankfulness. This morning as I sip my Cup of Fancy, (Christmas Blend Tea..Simpson and Vail) along with a cinnamon scone, I ponder all of the blessings that you have placed upon…

DECEMBER 3

Colors of Grace: Blue and White. Sherwin-Williams has some gorgeous colors to go with today’s theme. Jamaica Bay (Blue) / Minor Blue/ Whitetail …to pop a neutral. Value of Concentration: Lacking nothing in Salvation and Forgiveness. Memory Verse: For Your Grace is sufficient for me. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, The above colors would work beautifully on a Christmas Card Painting. The blues and whites as The Star of Bethlehem resides over a Nativity Scene, could make a beautiful painting. Such peace…such warmth; I’m sipping my Cup of Fancy (Cinnamon Hot Tea with some pumpkin…

NOVEMBER 25

Colors of The Holy Spirit/Red/Purple/Blue/White/ Sherwin-Williams/ Valentine Red/Clematis Purple/Skyfall Blue/Spangle White.  These would more or less be room accent colors. Value of Concentration: Indulge yourself in The Lord. Memory Verse: Indwell me, Holy Spirit. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, LOLO!  The word “Indulge:” well, since Thanksgiving is upon us, many of us indulge! Right now I am doing exactly that; indulging myself with my Cup of Fancy, (Peach Hot Tea with a Peaches and Cream Scone from Erika’s Tea Room.) I love to spend my quiet time with You, ABBA…

NOVEMBER 19

Colors: Greens for growth/Yellows for optimism.  Sherwin-Williams/ Stay In Lime Green/Golden Plumeria Yellow/Pineapple Cream…to pop a yellow neutral. Value of Concentration: Ask Continually Memory Verse: ABBA, hear my plea, calm my mind, and care for me.  Good Morning, ABBA, Father, It’s a grey, chilly morning. I see a light twinkling of snowflakes, from my window that oversees the farm.  As I sip my Cup of Fancy (Snickerdoodle Decaf..Morgan House), I am all tucked in my room, as the autumn winds take over. The greens and yellows are colors of…

NOVEMBER 12

Colors: Peace/tranquil blues and lavenders/ Sherwin-Williams/Thistle Lavender/Minor Blue/ Worldly Grey… to pop a neutral. Value of Concentration: I claim a Quiet Spirit in these last days. Memory Verse: Breathe a quiet spirit upon me. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, I am in My War Room…snuggled in my chair….a  cinnamon candle is lit…my purple lamp shines your SonLight throughout my room…. my favorite throw enfolds me. Your Holy Word is beside me as I work on my laptop…and yes, My Cup of Fancy is Cinnamon Spice Decaf, with a splash…

NOVEMBER 5

Colors: Red for urgency and action/Sherwin-Williams/Red Tomato/Show Stopper Red/ Frosty White… to pop a neutral. Value of Concentration: Make Godly Choices, and He will guide you. Memory Verse: Guide me to become your righteous Daughter. Good Morning,  ABBA,  Father, As I look out across the farm, the colors of fall are magnificent.  My palette of colors speak of urgency, and getting the job done. Now upstairs in my War Room, I ready my Cup of Fancy (Chocolate Peanut Butter Crazy Cup), to sit quietly and spend time with You. What a gift…

OCTOBER 29

Colors: Blues and greens speak of abundant growth and re-creation.  Sherwin-Williams/Rapture Blue/Mesclun Green/Lantern Light Cream..to pop a neutral.  Value of Concentration: Do not beat yourself up for past sins. Memory Verse: I am forgiven….and a new creation in Christ. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, WOW! Not a truer statement was made….I am His New Creation! Thus, my palette of colors speak of becoming a new creation, through God’s Grace. ABBA, as I sip my Cup of Fancy (Maple Bourbon Decaf), and get into Your Holy Word, I am overwhelmed about how you…

OCTOBER 22

Colors: Shades of Pinks and Lavenders. Speak of soft love. Sherwin-Williams/Wisteria Lavender/Euphoric Lilac/Spangle Lavender to pop a neutral. Value of Concentration: Your Love Hovers Over Me Memory Verse: My heart sings of your soft, unfailing love. Good Morning, ABBA, Father. As I sip my warm, and tasty Cup of Fancy, (Granny’s Teapot is filled with Cinnamon Spice Hot Tea) I treasure the precious time that we are about to spend together. When I was teaching, I only had 15 mins., before I walked out the door, to spend with You. Then, in the evening, I…

OCTOBER 15

Colors: Shades of red represent the sacrifice of Christ.Sherwin-Williams/ Valentine Red/Futon White to pop a neutral. Value of Concentration: Christ’s blood sacrifice and unfailing love, covers all my sin. Memory Verse: I rest in my salvation. Good Morning ABBA,  Father It’s a crisp, clear morning. As I spend time with you this morning, my Cup of Fancy is a teapot of Pumpkin Spice decaf, and a cinnamon raisin scone; just You and me. This morning, I’m finally inside. The porch is now closed, as chilly days arrive. I love it, ABBA, as I…

OCTOBER 8

Colors:Yellows represent creativity. Sherwin-Williams/Eye Catching Yellow/Fun Yellow/Pineapple Cream.. to pop a neutral. Value of Concentration: The Word,”Inadequate,” does not exist in the realm of The Holy Spirit. Memory Verse: Christ Jesus, reveal my gifts. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, The air is beginning to chill…so I imagine that this will be one of the last times that I’m on the porch til next spring. It’s raining this morning. I absolutely love being on the porch as it rains..the peace and calm are next to none. My Cup of Fancy this…