Jesus Is The Reason For The Season

There is a song that the group Avalon have on their Christmas CD called We Are The Reason. I know that it is on a Christmas CD, but I believe that the message holds true for Easter even more so. Jesus truly is the reason for our lives, our very existence. Below are the words of the song. As you read them, remember what Christ Jesus went through for us all, that we might have eternal life in heaven with Him.

As little children we would dream of Christmas morn
Of all the gifts and toys we knew we'd find
But we never realized a baby born one blessed night
Gave us the greatest gift of our lives

We were the reason that He gave His life
We were the reason that He suffered and died
To a world that was lost, He gave all He could give
To show us the reason to live

As the years went by we learned more about gifts
The giving of ourselves and what that means
On a dark and cloudy day, a man hung crying in the rain
All because of love, all because of love

And we were the reason that He gave His life
We were the reason that He suffered and died
To a world that was lost, He gave all He could give
To show us the reason to live

I've finally found the reason for living
It's in giving every part of my heart to Him
In all that I do, every word that I say
I'll be giving my all just for Him, for Him

And we are the reason that He gave His life
We are the reason that He suffered and died
To a world that was lost, He gave all He could give
To show us the reason to live
He is our reason to live

Don't You know that you are the reason
That He came oh, He came to save us
When He gave His life for us, He suffered and died

To a world that was lost He gave
Everything that He had He gave
To show us the reason to live

Don't you know that you are the reason
That He came oh He came to save us
When He gave His life for us, He suffered and died

To a world that was lost He gave
Everything that He had He gave
To show us the reason to live

Don't you know that you are the reason
That He came oh He came to save us
When He gave His life for us, He suffered and died

To a world that was lost He gave
Everything that He had He gave
To show us the reason to live

I hope you all have a blessed Easter week with all of your families.

God bless,
Sarah Grace

Stay At Home Sunday: 1930s Style

It's hard to believe that Easter is only two weeks away. The year seems as though it has barely begun, but we have already reached April & springtime.
I personally am planning on sewing an Easter dress for this year & so I began looking through many of the images I have squirreled away (too many to count!) & found quite a few from the 1930s, so I thought I might share them with you.
Below is a copy of the post I did on my blog Reliving A Legacy. I hope you enjoy it.



I really like the idea of a Blast From The Past post twice a month or maybe once a week, as I have so many vintage images that I think should be shared with others. Below are eight lovely 1930s period images from patterns, magazines, etc. that I have collected over several years. I hope you enjoy them & can use them for inspiration for future projects.

This photo is of a lovely hairstyle of the early to mid 1930s & very flattering to the facial shape of the model, known as the Debutante Wave, a style seen in many films of the era.




The below pattern is from the Hollywood Pattern line that was very popular during the 1930s & 1940s, from what I can tell. This particular one is modeled after a dress that Claudette Colbert ( Love the sound of her name) & is a day dress that could be worn for visiting, shopping, or even tea, with a front bodice insert & a yoked skirt, it is simple & could be worn even for a business outfit for modern if done in a solid fabric. By the by, Miss Colbert is sporting a very chic style for the early 1930s.


Another Hollywood Pattern, this one with Ginger Rogers, a very talented singer/dancer/actress of the 30s & 40s. The style of dress is very popular for 1933-35ish & is made with a yoked, button front bodice,an option of either short puffed or somewhat full bishop sleeves, central panel skirt that has side pockets & opens down the back. It would make a fun summer dress, if made up with the short puffed sleeve option.


This is a Simplicity pattern from 1936-38ish, beginning to show the transition to the styles of the forthcoming 1940s, with shorter skirts. The style for this pattern is the start of the shirtwaist dress which was worn abundantly in the 1940s & even 50s & 60s. It has a fitted bodice, short cuffed sleeves, slightly narrow skirt, & is front opening. Would make a stylish house or work dress.


This pattern & the one below would be great for church, town, etc. They would also make wonderful summer dresses, with the interesting details that each possesses.


This dress or the one above would also make lovely Easter Sunday dresses.


This pattern is for an evening/bridesmaid gown & a stunningly simple wedding gown. Either would be fabulous done in a silk satin, charmuese, or duchess satin. The simple lines cut on the bias would be perfect for a woman who wished to use rich fabrics & keep the dress relatively low on frills & furbelows.


A lovely mid 1930s nightgown that would be lovely in cotton, silk, or linen for summer.



Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the Lord with all thine heart & lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him & He shall direct thy paths.

God bless & have a joyous Sunday,
Sarah Grace

Stay At Home Sunday: Keeping Thy Hands Active

I will be the first to admit, that on more than one occasion, I have neglected to put a purpose on my day. Some may wonder, what do I mean by "put a purpose on a day". Simply to set forth tasks that need to be done on that day & accomplish them.
Others might know it as a To Do list, a list of chores, etc. No matter what you call it, it is some specific item that you have set your mind to do for that day, & you strive to finish it.
The list might be things as everyday as washing the dishes, doing laundry, sweeping the floor, etc. or perhaps it is something that you might do for others to encourage them, such as, Speak more kindly to my brother or Send a note or give a hug to someone you know who needs cheering up. Whatever the task is, do it with a cheerful heart & a joyous spirit, as unto the Lord.



Give your day a purpose, no matter how small it might seem at the time nor even if you are thanked for the effort, since you will receive your reward from Father God for giving willingly of yourself to others. It might seem that what you do goes unnoticed by those around you, but He sees your heart & your actions. He has a plan for each & every one of our futures, whether it be as a wife, mother, or some other ministry He has in store for us.
In the meantime, we should do all we can to prepare for the future as well as give of ourselves to aide those around us in need of assistance. God loves a cheerful giver, which doesn't just mean of our tithe, but of our time, love, hearts, etc. to those He wishes us to minister to.



So the next time you see someone you might help or you are asked to do a task, proceed with a cheerful heart & know that by your charitable actions, you are furthering the Kingdom of the Lord Jesus.

2 Corinthians 9:6-8: But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work.

Colossians 3:15: And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.

Colossians 3:17: And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

Colossians 3:23-24: And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.

Have a blessed Sunday,
Sarah Grace