“Lord, grow my faith.” That is a prayer that has been on my heart lately. Not exactly sure why it has been there repeatedly and so strongly, but I am convinced that examining our “growth” is a good exercise. One to be done regularly – just as carefully as parents assess the physical growth, and… Read More The Unknown Can Growth My Faith
I had a special afternoon recently. I had lunch with two “old” friends. My friends aren’t old but our friendship is one we enjoyed years ago – when our children were all very young – but life carried us in many different directions. Now, we are all in completely different places but are once again in… Read More Encourage Someone To Shine
Time for another Five Minute Friday – and today’s prompt is SETTLE. One of the interesting (and fun) things about this weekly writing challenge is the different ways the prompt is discussed or elaborated on but also even the different ways the word is interpreted. Settle can evoke images of making someone comfortable…or to quiet… Read More My Settled Account
The need for our “why” – or what it is that compels us to continue. To keep pressing on, or to stay in the fight, and that which really gives us purpose. I (briefly) mentioned the importance of this last week. It was a “five-minute” post and therefore brief, but I have found myself reexamining… Read More Faithful – Even for One
Well, hello November! I’m glad you are here:) October was a full month – always one of my favorites – but it seems like it has been October (or at least, pumpkin spice season) for a long time. No doubt, one of the pitfalls of starting “seasons” weeks before they actually arrive. But, I digress. … Read More Should This Be My Last Post?
It’s almost the end of another month! My goal is (was) to do a “Currently” post each month – just a quick look at some of that which would currently describe my life. It seems I have missed a few months. Sigh. Nevertheless, here are some “currently” fall things. I am reading. I actually finished… Read More Currently: October 2019
Hello Friday! And (finally) another chance to join the Five Minute Friday linkup. I enjoy these short writing challenges from a one-word prompt. You can read all the posts here….for today’s prompt of ACTION. “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword…” Heb. 4:12a With my Bible, I… Read More God’s Word is Quick – Alive and Active
October is not quite “in all her glory” but she is certainly showing herself:) These past few weeks have been oh so lovely – and apparently beautiful days pull me away from the computer. It has been two weeks since I posted…but I am loving all the fun that autumn offers. Orchards, pumpkin goodness, corn… Read More Revival Begins With Me
Last week I visited an apple orchard not (too) far from my house. It was a pretty drive out towards the mountains and the day was perfect. There is a house on top of a hill on the property with a full wrap-around porch overlooking the orchards. Add in some fresh apple cider and homemade… Read More Producing Fruit
In my last post, I mentioned that there have been several unexpected deaths lately. Some of those who died I knew better than others and some I only really knew of….but, either way, it has been a sobering few weeks. Perhaps that is why today’s prompt, Success, quickly reminded me of Paul’s longing (in II… Read More One More Mile