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….”
We were gathered around the table for another afternoon of UNO. Certainly one of the highlights of my week. Uno with my special, senior friends at the nearby assisted living complex. Sally played cards that afternoon which was nice because it has been quite a while since she has wanted to join us. After she… Read More Where Do You Live?
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
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
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
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
Typically, I read the Five Minute Friday prompt just before I go to bed on Thursday. (It’s posted late…really.) 🙂 I often have a verse, or even a song, that immediately comes to my mind. But, then I go to sleep. If the thought is still with me in the morning, I usually go with… Read More Two Thoughts on “One” Prompt
For years (over 20), I was involved in the children’s mid-week ministry at our church. We called it “Crusaders” and I taught the 3-5-year-olds! What a wonderful age! This photo is actually my sweet Tyler at age three…but in his Easter finery, I believe, with his friends. And a mouth full of graham crackers. When… Read More “Rolled Away, Rolled Away”
To a great extent, our lives are made up – perhaps even determined – by the choices we make. Certainly there are things that we have no control over but, even then, we can choose how to respond and how to react. Most things, however, do come with choice and, if that is true, I… Read More Stop Going With the Flow