Guideposts is a monthly inspirational, interfaith, non profit magazine written by people from all walks of life. Its articles help readers achieve their maximum personal and spiritual potential. It was already taken. I needed another quote. The word ineffable was…ineffable? Turns out, the devotion by Sabra Ciancanelli we were featuring in this issue, excerpted from our best-selling daily devotional Walking in Grace, was actually about the word ineffable.
We devotional writers are always searching for those moments in everyday life that reveal a simple spiritual truth. And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
I struggled to let go of this beloved tradition and prayed over it. One morning, I awoke with the idea for a compromise: an artificial tree that Jerry and I would choose together. We shopped until we finally found the right one, a pencil tree. It was tall and slim, easy to move and handle, with no watering required….
Want to spread happiness in your community? We crochet animals, angels, flowers—really anything that would make someone smile. Other examples include positive potatoes, key chain crosses and dancing cacti. We tuck them in baggies, then put them in places such as playgrounds, shop-ping centers, libraries and parks for folks to find.
An inspirational note in the baggie lets the finder know the item is theirs to keep and that we hope it brightens their day. Our members enjoy getting creative with the items they make. Around Christmastime, they use yarn in festive colors, then hide tiny, crocheted stockings, ornaments and…. For years, I thought my family name was my destiny.
