Tulips in front of the fireplace. That is a pretty accurate picture of this February. Hints of spring followed by stark reminders of winter. And then another taste of spring. The whole month has been like that! Now, though, it is time for a look back at February. Not normally a month of “big happenings”… Read More A Little Letters Look at February 2020
Faster than I would have imagined, February is rolling to an end. I usually find February a slow month. It’s short but, typically, slow. For me. I blame winter. Then again, I blame winter for most everything unpleasant this time of year. Nevertheless, it is already time for a look back at this month –… Read More Share Four Somethings: February 2020
Several weeks ago, I wrote a post regarding Christians and happiness. I discussed a couple of ways, I believe, we drain – even sabotage – our happiness. I ended that post saying I would follow-up with a couple of suggestions for encouraging our happiness. And, then, Valentine’s posts as well as a new link..and, well,… Read More It’s As Simple As That
Experience. Today’s FMF prompt immediately took me to Romans 5:4… “And patience, experience; and experience, hope.” Of course, this verse makes the most sense when read in context with the verses before and after it. “……but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope: And hope maketh… Read More I Can Be Grateful For the Hard Things
Something new for me today. Several bloggers were sharing 10 things they love about their sweetheart…… With it being valentine’s week and all of that – I thought I would join the fun. And it is just that – some valentine fun:) So, in no particular order, here are just some of the ways that… Read More Valentine’s Day 2020: Ten Things About My Hubbie
I like the parables. As a teacher (and as a learner), I relate much more to storytelling than I do to lecturing. Give me all the elementary classes:) And Jesus often used stories – or parables – in order to teach. Not only do I grasp those lessons quicker but I remember them better as… Read More Faithful With My One Talent
Welcome to February. The month of hearts, love, groundhogs, presidents, and chocolate! Who would have imagined:) Last Tuesday I promised a follow-up to my post regarding happiness. That post was about sabotaging our happiness and I wanted to offer a couple of ways to encourage, or foster, our happiness. However, in order to join this… Read More Currently: February 2020
Life is fleeting. Passing quickly. We have heard that idea all our lives but certainly, the more years that pass, the more we appreciate just how quickly they do so. As well, life is uncertain. Something else we know in our heads, but often do not appreciate in our hearts until tragedy happens – an… Read More Life
Joy is not happiness. I have heard this statement – or ones just like it – more times than I can count. I have heard entire sermons preached around this statement. Joy is much more internal and not dependent upon circumstances or situation; while, happiness is an emotion that is a result of something outside… Read More Am I Sabotaging My Happiness?
Looking Back….and something new for 2020:) A new link-up…and a new way to not only look back at the month coming to a close but also to look ahead to what might be on the horizon in the next month. At the end of each month, I’ll share Something Loved, Something Read, Something Treasured and… Read More Share Four Somethings: January 2020