Tomorrow is summer! Sure – it has pretty much felt like summer for weeks now. School is out and temperatures are high:) But the calendar makes it official tomorrow. Woo hoo! Just for fun, here are two “little lists” pertaining to summer. At least, summer for me! Four must-haves for summer: 1 – Shade! Ha… Read More Four things: Summer Edition
There have been so many references and thoughts – from all different sources – lately regarding the Samaritan woman and her encounter with Jesus at the well. When something comes to my attention, like that, repeatedly in a short amount of time, I take note. I decided to read the story again because, like so… Read More He’s Waiting at the Well
Puzzles seem to have a huge appeal among seniors. No doubt, there are folks of all ages that enjoy puzzles but they do seem to be exceptionally popular among my senior friends. At the assisted living, there is always a puzzle in the works – its pieces laid out with care and by design –… Read More Life is Full of Puzzles
This morning’s prompt for Five Minute Friday is WELL. Kate had a guest post today…from Susie Finkbeiner. It was short (five minutes does that to a post) but so struck a chord with me. You might want to read that one before you finish with my thoughts. On “Well.” GO – “It is Well with… Read More It is Well…but Is It Always?
Back in March, I started a new series of posts…”Currently” – a look at a few things that would currently describe my life. But that series didn’t really get past the first month. So, time to revisit, and restart, that idea. Onward and forward with the latest installment of my life, currently. I am reading. … Read More Currently: June 2019
It’s Friday. The end of another month – yesterday, I looked back at not only May but the last season and some of the lessons I’ve learned lately. Friday also means another Five Minute Friday and the challenge to think and write freely (just for five minutes) on a weekly prompt. The posts of others… Read More Responsibility Comes with Your Name
It’s Thursday – and National Otter Day!! Who knew? I’ll admit…I have a hard time telling an otter from a beaver. But, it is also the end of another month and, whether the calendar makes it official or not, the end of another season. Summer season – and summer temperatures – are here! I like… Read More Three Lessons from This Past Season
“There just are not enough hours in a day!” I have heard that lament more times than I can count. From women of all ages and in all stages of life. And, no doubt, there are days – seasons even – when the demands on our time seem to be far more than what is… Read More Our Twenty-Four Hours
As I mentioned on Instagram, this past week was the annual missions conference at our church. This week is always a highlight and, as I hoped, my heart has been stirred. Not simply about the tremendous need for worldwide missionaries and how I can better support and love those who are sent, but I was… Read More Three Thoughts from Missions Conference
“Do you pinky swear?” And with the locking of their two littlest fingers, two young friends make a solemn vow. A promise – to hold a secret close. A promise of trust. This pledge between friends apparently has been around since the turn of the century and is popular in countries and cultures around the… Read More A Pinky Promise Friend