Last week, in my post about thinking back on the goals we set in January (way back then!) and assessing our progress toward those goals, I mentioned the benefit of finding – and keeping company with – faith builders. Those gals who lift us up – strengthening our faith and helping us walk closer with… Read More How Can I Be an Encourager?
Here in America, we just celebrated a birthday:) Independence Day…or the Fourth of July!! I have always enjoyed the Fourth. Not only does it take place in summer and we celebrate outdoors, but it does not seem to cause the stress that most of the other holidays do for me. I confess – most holidays… Read More Ten on The Tenth: Patriotism
We have finished six months in 2020. I know, seriously, in many ways, it feels a lot longer than six months; but all the unusual (and completely unanticipated) events aside, we are half-way through the year. The half-way mark seems like an appropriate time to rehearse – or take account of – our goals for… Read More A Mid-year Reassessing of Our January Goals
Something a bit different for me today. Trista at the Classy Chaos blog posted a Twenty Questions link-up on Instagram. I thought I would answer them here. Just for some fun – heading into this long weekend. I hope you have a wonderful time celebrating our country. Take a few extra moments to seriously pray… Read More Twenty Questions
Hello July – one of my favorites! I love the Fourth! I like my porch looking festive and patriotic:) That is not my street in the photo above, but we do have someone in our neighborhood who, every year, does something similar. He places a flag in front of every house lining all the streets… Read More Currently: July 2020
Just like that – it is time for another Share Four Somethings. Always a bit surprised how quickly another month comes to an end. June has not been much more eventful than May, although things do seem a little bit more “back to normal” – minus everyone wearing a face mask. I understand all the… Read More Share Four Somethings: June 2020
Today. This day – another gift from the Lord. Filled with potential and gifts. Gifts from my Heavenly Father. But how often do those gifts unappreciated? Some are unappreciated because I have allowed myself to become accustomed to them. They are taken for granted. Yet, others are unappreciated because they are unclaimed. Never even accepted… Read More No Unclaimed Gifts
Happy Friday. It’s Father’s Day weekend. Although it has been 20 years (yes, twenty!! It is hard to imagine) since I last saw my dad on this earth, I tend to get nostalgic – if not a bit emotional – on special weekends last these. I am so grateful for the relationship that I enjoyed… Read More Father’s Day 2020
Summer:) There may be a few more days until it is official (on the calendar) and our temperatures lately have been rather spring-like, but in the yard (and in my mind!), it is summer. Everything is blooming and oh so pretty! Well,I am still waiting for the crape myrtle to really show off all her beauty,… Read More Lessons from the Hydrangea
The “how” questions of life. Like their sinister twin, the “why” question, the questions of “how” rarely have easy answers and can leave us feeling overwhelmed and discouraged. Too often, they immobilize us with fear and even hopelessness. How will I handle it all? How did I get here? How did it get like this?… Read More How Beautiful Are Their Feet
