A fairytale pumpkin.  It was new to me.  But when Brad brought one home from the little farm where he works and proudly presented it to me, we both agreed.  It was the perfect addition to the collection of fall flowers and pumpkins we had been arranging on our front porch.  In case fairytale pumpkins are new to you, also: they are flatter and heavier than the common pumpkin, a buckskin color, used for baking and really do look like they are straight out of a Cinderella storybook. This one was small and adorable (can a pumpkin be adorable?), just the right amount of special to make our guests feel welcome when they arrive at our front door.  We considered lining the pumpkins up like a little welcoming committee, but strategically placed them around the orange and yellow mums, instead.  Clearly, I am far from the designer-decorator-type.  But I do want our front porch to be inviting, so that our friends and family catch a sneak preview of the warmth and love they will find inside, as a guest in our home.

When was the last time you were excited about something new? Perhaps you experienced the thrill of visiting a new place- a vacation destination that you had been planning for months, or a new restaurant for a special evening out. Or you signed up for a class to learn a new hobby, something you have always wanted to do, like photography or diving. Maybe you are looking forward to meeting a new member of the family- a brother or sister in law, or even a new baby.  There is always something exciting about new, even though vintage and old are in style. In fact, people will spend money to buy “new car” scent.  I like new.  New and adorable little pumpkins, new outfits, new friends, new recipes.  But today, nothing new can match my excitement for….

Our new website!!

How do you like it?  We have been working hard to create this new website for the women and friends of Crossline.  The old one was tired and so very static.  We wanted an updated site that would be friendlier and more interactive- something that you would visit often for updates, information and up-to-the-minute details on everything Heartline.  We’ll be posting upcoming events, podcasts from Bible studies, photos of our happy, smiling faces and most important, encouragement for our spiritual journeys to know, love and serve God with all of our hearts.  Think of it like the new front door to our ministry 🙂 Where you can visit online and get an introduction to the warm and friendly women who a part of Heartline.  We pray that this is a special invitation to you~ to come in and join one of our small groups, participate in our outreach and service projects, attend our upcoming Christmas event. This is a place where you will find genuine and sincere friends and Biblical teaching and insight that will encourage you in your relationship with God.

Welcome!  I am so glad that you are here.  Please, stay awhile… read, comment and calendar our upcoming events, which you will not want to miss.  There will be constant updates, so make a habit of visiting our website often.  Most important, join us every week at Bible study and/or MOPS. And don’t miss our Christmas event on December 1st~ invite a friend and register on-line now.  I can’t wait to see you!

And just in case you have never seen a fairytale pumpkin, I’ve included a photo.   Don’t you think it’s adorable?

Blessings and love to you,
Lori