I'm honored that Stephanie asked me to guest post here at The Enchanting Rose.
Let me introduce myself.
My name is Anne Payne and I blog at Stuff & Nonsense.
I've been married 30 years to my soul mate,
and I'm mom to four children and grandmother to three grandchildren.
I'm an eclectic blogger taking photos of old barns, birds (especially my chickens), and flowers.
Living in the country, on top of a hill where there’s a cooling breeze,
is where you’ll find me with camera in hand J
Let me introduce myself.
My name is Anne Payne and I blog at Stuff & Nonsense.
I've been married 30 years to my soul mate,
and I'm mom to four children and grandmother to three grandchildren.
I'm an eclectic blogger taking photos of old barns, birds (especially my chickens), and flowers.
Living in the country, on top of a hill where there’s a cooling breeze,
is where you’ll find me with camera in hand J
I’m by no means a professional;
just a grieving mom who turned to photography after my oldest daughter passed away last year. Capturing nature and the world around me has been a healing balm to my soul.
Remaining steadfast in my faith that God is good in all things, I seek to honor Him in all I do.
just a grieving mom who turned to photography after my oldest daughter passed away last year. Capturing nature and the world around me has been a healing balm to my soul.
Remaining steadfast in my faith that God is good in all things, I seek to honor Him in all I do.
Daffodils have to be one of the most joyful flowers that the Lord created.
They always bring a smile to my face
and these beauties just cried out to have their picture taken in early spring.
I was reminded that there is beauty all around me and each day is truly a gift!
They always bring a smile to my face
and these beauties just cried out to have their picture taken in early spring.
I was reminded that there is beauty all around me and each day is truly a gift!
The Lavender I planted turned out to be a perfect backdrop
for this inspirational graphic inspired by the hymn Great is Thy Faithfulness.
It was written by Thomas Obadiah Chisholm and published in 1923.
I marvel at the timeless truths that are embodied within this hymn
and wonder if Thomas had any idea when he wrote it
that it would still be such a powerful verse 90 years later.
for this inspirational graphic inspired by the hymn Great is Thy Faithfulness.
It was written by Thomas Obadiah Chisholm and published in 1923.
I marvel at the timeless truths that are embodied within this hymn
and wonder if Thomas had any idea when he wrote it
that it would still be such a powerful verse 90 years later.
“Great is Thy faithfulness,” O God my Father,
There is no shadow of turning with Thee;
Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not
As Thou hast been Thou forever wilt be.
“Great is Thy faithfulness!” “Great is Thy faithfulness!“
Morning by morning new mercies I see;
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided—
“Great is Thy faithfulness,” Lord, unto me!
Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest,
Sun, moon and stars in their courses above,
Join with all nature in manifold witness
To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love.
Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth,
Thy own dear presence to cheer and to guide;
Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,
Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside!
As I contemplate the majesty of the Lord displayed in creation and conveyed in this hymn,
I stop and soak in His presence.
Singing these words penned so long ago brings me peace;
He is strength for my weary and grief stricken soul.
Each day I arise, His mercies are new.
I worship Him, for He is my Rock, my Fortress, and my Lord!
I stop and soak in His presence.
Singing these words penned so long ago brings me peace;
He is strength for my weary and grief stricken soul.
Each day I arise, His mercies are new.
I worship Him, for He is my Rock, my Fortress, and my Lord!
Thank you for having me here today, Stephanie.