About

I’m an American ex-pat now living in the UK and a proud mother of 6. I love books and all things relating to the home whether it be family life, interior design, arts and crafts or up-cycling. I love improving the aesthetics of things.

I believe in God and that life has purpose. Our main purpose–our calling– is to love. It is up to us to discover what our natural gifting is and to use that to love and to serve. I believe that experiencing a good and joyful life requires some creativity and being actively engaged in our lives. I am a Christian but prefer to describe myself as spiritual rather than religious. I believe everyone of different faiths and spiritual beliefs have something to share and that therefore we each offer a piece of the puzzle of the great mystery of life (even if you don’t believe in God at all). We all have much to learn from each other.

In my blog, you will find posts on all my favourite topics–spirituality, family stories and reflections, book reviews, interior design and decorating, crafts and up-cycling projects I am working on and natural health. I humbly state that I am a novice in all things so I am simply inviting you to join me on my journey.

46 thoughts on “About”

Skye @ TheSanctuaryofMyHeart | September 20, 2013 at 10:22 am

So happy to have found your blog. Skye. 🙂

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- tlchurcher | September 20, 2013 at 10:28 am
  
  Thanks Skye!
  
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Kazi Mustakim | September 21, 2013 at 12:24 am

Happy to meet you Teresa…I see you have a lot (TALENTS) inside you…Its an honor to meet you………………………..!! ~ Kazi

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- tlchurcher | September 21, 2013 at 9:16 am
  
  Thank you Kazi! I am very much still learning and growing. I was very moved by your blog…very deep and moving!
  
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  - Kazi Mustakim | September 21, 2013 at 8:18 pm
    
    Those are my reflection….I transferred all my thoughts and feelings into words….!!
    
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Elly x | September 28, 2013 at 5:31 pm

Hey love, thank you so much for your generous donation! That is so sweet 🙂 glad the Internet has brought me to you! X

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- tlchurcher | September 28, 2013 at 5:33 pm
  
  You’re very welcome! Good luck! Hope you don’t get too many blisters! 😀
  
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DougDoesLife | November 2, 2013 at 12:26 pm

Hello- I have nominated you for a Liebster Award. http://dougdoeslife.com/2013/11/02/doug-needs-an-awards-cabinet/

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- Home And Spirit | November 3, 2013 at 4:50 pm
  
  Thanks John! I am so honoured! Here are my answers to your questions: https://homeandspirit.wordpress.com/2013/11/03/ive-been-nominated/
  
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faithfulflower63 | November 4, 2013 at 2:02 am

I really love your site and, especially, your down to earth approach to life and living. So glad to have discovered your blog, Teresa.
God bless.

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- Home And Spirit | November 4, 2013 at 8:00 am
  
  Thank you 🙂
  
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  - faithfulflower63 | November 7, 2013 at 6:10 am
    
    You are quite welcome
    
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altruistico | November 5, 2013 at 5:16 am

I like what you are building here….

May the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob bless and keep you and yours always.

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- Home And Spirit | November 5, 2013 at 6:47 am
  
  Thank you! 😀
  
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  - altruistico | November 5, 2013 at 6:55 am
    
    You are very welcome….
    
    God bless
    
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Susan Edelman | December 19, 2013 at 2:03 pm

I have nominated you for the Dragon’s Loyalty Award! Participation is optional, and if you want further information visit me! http://watchhatchfly.com/2013/12/18/dragons-loyalty-award-2013/
Cheers!

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- Home And Spirit | December 19, 2013 at 2:57 pm
  
  Thanks Susan! It’s nice to be appreciated!
  
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- Home And Spirit | January 1, 2014 at 2:47 pm
  
  Here’s a link to my response to the award https://homeandspirit.wordpress.com/2014/01/01/dragons-loyalty-award/ Thanks again!
  
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Anonymous | January 14, 2014 at 6:14 pm

Teresa, I have written an adaptation of Princess and Goblin for the screen, moving the time and place to 1930s on a Badlands reservation, and changing the lead characters’ ethnicity to Native
American. I visited a C.S. Lewis blog, and noticed you had posted many comments about George MacDonald’s works. I wonder if you would be interested in giving my script a read, and commenting on it. If so, please send me an email to sfxFilms@gmail.com. Sincerely, Michael O’Rourke.

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- Home And Spirit | January 14, 2014 at 7:03 pm
  
  Would love to Michael! I have sent you an email.
  
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Gede Prama | February 17, 2014 at 3:01 am

Thank you for sharing and Greetings from Gede Prama 🙂

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Fragments of Light | March 12, 2014 at 3:45 pm

You’ve re-designed your blog! It looks beautiful!

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- Home And Spirit | March 12, 2014 at 3:47 pm
  
  Thanks Colleen!
  
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Dilip | March 17, 2014 at 10:38 am

Lovely blog. Your writings are enriching and spontaneous.
Many good wishes to you and your lovely children 🙂

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- Home And Spirit | March 17, 2014 at 2:37 pm
  
  Thank you so much! 🙂
  
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Rhonda | May 13, 2014 at 12:30 am

Hi Teresa:
Was wondering if you would be interested in participating in a Writing Process Blog Hop Tour? If you would like to know more, email me (my email address is on my Contact Me page on my website) and I can email you the details. 🙂
Rhonda

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Alison and Don | May 18, 2014 at 8:28 am

Hi Teresa, nice to meet you. I’ve been enjoying some of your posts, and your spiritual view of life. I’m a fan of John O’Donohue. He was a very wise man. I think you may also enjoy Adyashanti – not a Christian but embraces the truth hidden in all religions.
Thank you for following our blog. I hope you enjoy the stories of our journey, both inner and outer.
Blessings, Alison

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- Home And Spirit | May 18, 2014 at 6:43 pm
  
  Hi Alison, Thank you for the recommendation! I love and am open to all spiritual thoughts and teachings. I love what you and Don are doing! You have inspired me to at least think about how to live more fully! Namaste!
  
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Mary | July 29, 2014 at 3:18 am

Hi! You are such an inspiring blogger that I have nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award. http://maryaperez.com/very-inspiring-blogger-award/

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- Home And Spirit | July 29, 2014 at 2:43 pm
  
  Thank you very much Mary! Do I need to do anything?
  
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  - Mary | July 29, 2014 at 9:23 pm
    
    Click on the link and review. And then it’s up to you. Blessings!
    
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    - Home And Spirit | August 23, 2014 at 5:03 pm
      
      Thanks Mary. Sorry to take so long but here is my link: https://homeandspirit.wordpress.com/2014/08/23/very-inspiring-blogger-award/
      
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mehmakunwar | August 4, 2014 at 11:18 am

great blog :’) stay blessed always.

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- Home And Spirit | August 4, 2014 at 12:45 pm
  
  Thank you! I read some of your posts as well. I love the way you express your faith. I will enjoy reading more.
  
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  - mehmakunwar | August 4, 2014 at 8:51 pm
    
    Thankyou so much ❤
    
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Christine @ Swallows from my Kitchen Window | August 20, 2014 at 2:56 pm

Thank you so much for stopping by yesterday. I absolutely love how you’ve fused faith, family, healthy living and decorating into one site; it’s fantastic! I must say that I enjoyed your post on holding & releasing mementos, and…. you had me at Madeleine L’Engle!!!!

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- Home And Spirit | August 20, 2014 at 6:14 pm
  
  Thank you so much Christine! I will be popping back to your site again as well. I am also a former Home-educator. LOVED those years!
  
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Jody Thomae | November 16, 2014 at 8:27 pm

I wanted to let you know I nominated you for the “One Lovely Blogger Award” 🙂
Here’s the post to the link: http://jodythomae.com/2014/11/16/one-lovely-blog-award/
Thank you for inspiring me and so many others!!
Blessings of ARTistry, CREATivity & BEaUty,
Jody

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- Home And Spirit | November 18, 2014 at 11:18 am
  
  Thank you so much Jody! It means a lot coming from you! I will update you with a link post when I have written it. 🙂
  
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Christine @ Swallows from my Kitchen Window | January 21, 2015 at 8:29 pm

I’ve nominated your blog for the Liebster award because your blog is one I really enjoy! If, and only if you’re interested, you find details at http://swallowsfrommykitchenwindow.com/2015/01/19/a-nomination-for-the-liebster-award/. Thanks and God Bless!

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- Home And Spirit | January 22, 2015 at 7:02 pm
  
  Thanks Christine, I have already accepted a nomination a year ago but thank you so much!
  
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Howie | January 27, 2015 at 2:36 pm

Hi Teresa,

Found your blog from your comment on CC’s blog. I really like this quote of yours from your post above:

“I believe everyone of different faiths and spiritual beliefs have something to share and that therefore we each offer a piece of the puzzle of the great mystery of life (even if you don’t believe in God at all). We all have much to learn from each other.”

That is one of the biggest reasons I continue to blog about deep life questions even though I don’t see myself likely to return to a belief in the supernatural. I’m glad you have such a great perspective!

– Howie

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- Home And Spirit | January 27, 2015 at 2:54 pm
  
  Thank you so much Howie! Believe it or not my perspective stems from my belief in God and from other open-minded people who have paved the way. Thanks so much for your comment.
  
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Ellie www.newcreationsministries.wordpress.com/ | January 30, 2015 at 1:41 pm

I am thrilled you are now following my blog! Can’t wait to read more of yours, Blessings,

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Richard Martin | August 3, 2016 at 3:33 pm

Hello – please will you let me know where you got the lovely pic of the sleigh only I would like ot use it for something, and I might need to pay copyright fees.

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- Home And Spirit | August 8, 2016 at 3:28 pm
  
  Sorry Richard, I normally put a link as to where I got the photo but seem to have forgotten to do so for that photo and it was quite a while ago so I can’t remember.
  
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