David. There is so much to love about David. From the boy David who fights the giant….to the anointed David constantly pursued by Saul…and then King David whom God would describe as “a man after mine own heart.” I have been reading I and II Samuel during my morning devotions over the last weeks and… Read More Some Thoughts on Avoiding Temptation
It has been several years since I quit working. It was a total change of schedule for me and, admittedly, I found myself with plenty of “free” time on my hands. Sometimes, too much free time. During those first weeks (maybe months) of being at home, I was not only trying to create a “new… Read More Time for a New Rhythm
Change is in the air. Not quite time for autumn breezes…but soon. But certainly changes. In one of my Instagram posts last week, I hashtagged that change was coming. There is simply a lot going on in my world lately. All exciting and full of possibilities – but, nonetheless, change. And I am always surprised… Read More Three Benefits to Embracing Change
Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah. Psalm 68:19 We are blessed people. I am richly blessed. We sing songs about all our blessings, memorize scripture verses (like the one above) and have quotes by the hundreds reminding us to be thoughtful of and grateful… Read More The Privilege is All Mine
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?
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
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
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
It is Tuesday afternoon. I should have had a post written long before now – and had it posted as well. But I considered not posting. What else could be said about the pandemic? About our current situation? I just could not think of anything else that needed to be said just now but, truth… Read More Three Ways to Keep Our Focus
The book of Leviticus. How many times have you read through it? (Just curious.) Over the last several weeks, I have been reading this Old Testament book during my morning Bible time. It has not been without its challenges. If I am honest, more than a few mornings, I have considered not finishing it and… Read More Keep Striving and the Need for Holiness