Today is the last Five Minute Friday for this year. Not only has this link-up been a wonderful challenge throughout the year – challenging my thoughts and my writing – but the other posts have been encouraging, convicting and helpful as well. For those new to FMF, each week there is a one-word prompt and… Read More With His Stripes
Christmas fun is in full swing here. I am trying my best to be intentional and to really enjoy this Christmas. With that in mind, this post is the most random assortment of Christmas, of late, around my house. FUN VISIT – every December, my husband’s daughter comes for a visit. A long weekend, just… Read More Christmas – A little of This and That
I shared this photo earlier this week on my Instagram. It was given to me last weekend while I was visiting my 90-year old aunt. We were looking through a stack of photos she had stuffed into an old album. There were several of my parents, my grandparents and many of older relatives I barely… Read More Be Still My Heart
I came across a fun link-up the other day. I’m a bit late to join – but still sharing my thoughts. Just for the fun:) Around here, I am: GIFTING – I have finished my shopping. (well, 99 percent and that is okay for me!) Now, it is all about the wrapping, although I must… Read More Christmas Prep and Busyness
Off-balance. Out of kilter. Or, as one definition described it, “….in a state of confusion or chaos.” So much in our world seems to be off-balance. Everything from politics and popular opinion to sports, entertainment and current events. It affects our world, our communities, our churches, our homes, and our own hearts. If we are not careful,… Read More Christmas Peace
One of my first (or oldest) Christmas memories is not really “my” memory…but is a memory passed down over the years and shared with me many, many times. The memory of my grandmother’s Christmas tree. The tree my dad remembered so fondly from his childhood. Every year, my grandma would begin in November creating the… Read More Christmas Tree Memories
How Deep the Father’s Love for Us…..How Vast Beyond All Measure. For a long time, I was not a fan of this song. I have no idea why – but I wasn’t. Somewhere along the way, that changed and not only do I (very much) enjoy this song but the truth expressed is beautiful. I… Read More Even Deep Truths Should Comfort Us
I’m not feeling the love! For some reason, I like that phrase. I may (or may not) tend to overuse it and I usually say it with just the right hint of sarcasm. Its playful and it makes me smile. My family – particularly my kids – know I want to feel the love..especially when… Read More Choosing to Live Loved
I love words. I love grammar and I love vocabulary. And, of course, I love writing words. I have always admired those who can use words – eloquently, humorously or any of a hundred other ways – to express themselves. Poetry and songwriting are some of the most expressive ways to convey a thought. An idea. Or,… Read More The Value of One
Without a doubt, some of my richest blessings are not only the time I spend volunteering but the friends and sweet relationships I have made doing so. My afternoons there are the highlight of my week! Yesterday, we took an afternoon trip to the Air and Space Museum. One of the other ladies in our… Read More Blessing Mix – 2018