“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
“Just one more bite.” “Just a little white lie.” “Just a bit of fun.” The list of “justs” is endless. A very easy way to deceive ourselves, to appease our conscience or to simply justify our actions. We can so quickly excuse the smaller things – like that extra cookie –… Read More What I Have is Just Enough
Valentine’s Day – it seems you love it. Or, you just don’t. I’ve heard folks lament that it is just a Hallmark-created holiday…simply a reason to make money. I suppose the same could be said for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day or any number of other days; but I personally don’t see anything wrong with a… Read More Things I’m Loving – Winter 2019
I recently read these lines in a devotion: “Some people look for problems. They find a problem with every solution instead of the other way around.” I know so many people just like that. Whatever situation, problem or struggle they might be facing or trying to resolve, they have three problems with every possible solution… Read More No Need for a Fleece
Several months ago, we “cut the cord.” Or, we canceled our cable. And we haven’t missed it one minute…well, except for HomeTown. Have you watched HomeTown? Absolutely one of our favorite shows and we had to manage a way to watch the current series without our cable subscription. If you are not familiar with it,… Read More “Make Thee An Ark….”
Yes, the beginning of February is well underway but I still want to look back at last month. To remember and appreciate all that God allowed to happen and the hidden blessings of this year’s first month. If I am not purposeful to do so, all I will see (and remember) is cold days, long nights, bitter… Read More A Little Letters Look at January
I read recently how black bears cleverly walk in the footprints left by other bears that have lumbered the same path before them. Over and over, they use the same tracks – sometimes leaving patterns that last for years. I’m sure they do this for many reasons but one reason is to avoid making noise…even… Read More When Perfection is Paralyzing
I am not athletic. Never have been. I’m actually not even super keen on athletics. It seems so many games, and sporting events happen…well, outdoors and, if I’m not athletic, I am certainly not outdoorsy. I love God’s beauty seen in nature and I appreciate the health benefits of getting outside, but in my heart… Read More My Word for This Year
I am a morning person. Through and through, the lover of a brand new day. It is also no secret I love Mondays! Love them. I also love the beginning of a new month and, well, the beginning of a new year is just the best of new beginnings. I am in my happy place on… Read More Welcome 2019 – So Glad You Are Here:)
I hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful Christmas. Mine was special – and involved a lot of change…or new things for our family. New, in a good way. (New people. New places. New plans and new traditions.) Actually, there has been quite a bit of change around here. Hopefully, I will be sharing a bit more about… Read More A Lover of Words