Outside the sky is dark & gloomy. But it’s not the sky that worries me. It’s the dark and gloomy attitudes right here within that trouble me most. The predicted storm has some in a stir, but all I want it to be stirred to love Him more. To see the selfish and sinful in… Continue Reading
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Jesus Calling {Book Review & Giveaway}
And the winner of these two Jesus Calling books is . . . Judy who said, “ I’ve really benefited from journaling as well… to apply the Word to my life, to pray it to God, and also to remember what I’m learning! I haven’t read this book yet, but I’ve heard good things from friends.”… Continue Reading
Done With Downton
Last week after the Superbowl I read articles like this one and many more sentiments like it that were decidedly “done” with the evil they were exposed to during commercials, and also done with supporting those businesses who flaunted that evil . . . I didn’t watch the Superbowl, but this week I had my own… Continue Reading
His Goodness Graces Our {Normal} Days
“Normal day, let me be aware of the treasure you are… Let me not pass you by in quest of some rare and perfect Tomorrow. . .” ~Mary Jean Iron This quote that I came across for the first time on this blog has often come to mind on days that are just, well, normal.… Continue Reading
A Watchword for the Year
A word. One word to guide the year. A focal point. A goal. A watch word of sorts. It’s not original with me. And I don’t know who might take the credit for it. But I have learned it from Ann, and Crystal, and Sally. Women I have met and continue to watch, and whose lives… Continue Reading
The Year of Our Lord {2013}
The holidays are over, and I am left with the lingering warmth of the memories made with friends . . . making cinnamon ornaments, baking cinnamon rolls, and giving sweet little gifts. The pleasure of spending extended time with family from near and far . . . playing games, sharing food, exchanging gifts, singing… Continue Reading
Memories of a Beautiful Friend
{A post written two weeks ago. It’s hard to push that publish button on something that feels incomplete or inadequate. Such a small offering of memories and gratitude for having known this beautiful woman Ruth. But for memories sake, to celebrate a few more moments of her life, and to thank the Lord who made… Continue Reading
One Month Later.
It’s been a while since I’ve scribbled out thoughts here, I know. {My journal has taken the brunt of words & smiles & tears flowing} One month and five days to be exact. That’s a long time to be absent from a blog where I love to share thoughts and pictures of our everyday, ordinary… Continue Reading
How Does One Love a Holocaust Survivor?
I feel that I may not be able to do justice to the burden that is on my heart, and the message I want to present, and the asking of you that I want to do, if in any way, you feel as I do. Just last week during a ladies event at our church,… Continue Reading
A Little Girl.
I have so many pictures and recent happenings to record here, but they will have to come one at a time ~ in their own good time! For now, just a few shots of my baby girl at nineteen months. This child was a surprise to us in many ways. From her conception to… Continue Reading
