I like routine. But life happens. And life is seldom routine. No matter what stage of life you find yourself in, there is always a need for balance. Some days I just feel like I am shuffling neglect. Choosing one thing over another means that something is put on hold–hopefully not to the detriment of…
What if our perspective suddenly changed and those things that we thought were so important suddenly took a back seat, and your life slowed to a crawl. There would be time. Time to remember. To reflect. To pray.
No, I am not getting younger like Benjamin Button. I am definitely getting older, but the child in me still returns when I am around my parents. Please tell me that I’m not alone… I am blessed: I have two parents who love me. I was taught about the one true God who loves me…
It’s something we never tire of–catching a glimpse a white-tailed deer. These amazing creatures are gentle and graceful. They are incredibly in tune with their surroundings and always cautious when they are in an exposed area. (Until the rut, when their focus is skewered by their desire for a mate!) Seeing deer out in the…
This is a confession. Seems I’ve been doing this a lot lately, and the truth is, it is freeing. I know that I am not alone on this one because I see it all over the internet and even on people’s faces. Fear. The eclipse. Hurricanes of historic proportions. The wildfires in the west. The…
When I was little, I remember praying and asking God to let me live long enough to know what it was like to be a wife and a mom. Some would say I didn’t dream very big. Yet there are others who know exactly what was in that little girl’s heart. The desire to love…
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“This really feels weird… no keys. This is the first time in a very long time that I don’t have any keys in my pocket!” My son-in-law had arrived at our home after turning in the keys to their temporary living quarters. Just days before they sold the only car they owned.…
Did you know the Bible talks about style? I learned a long time ago that dressing up on the outside might make me feel valuable, but the truth is, you and I both know that is not what determines beauty. We all have seen beautiful people who exhibit ugly behavior. We have also seen many…
“The Path of Totality”… There’s just something about that phrase that sounds astronomical, doesn’t it? It fits the event so well–in both senses of the word, and it sounds like something from a futuristic movie. Only it happened in 2017. We didn’t even realize it until days before the solar eclipse, but our property was…
It’s nice to have a doctor in the family. To quote Dr. Seuss, “Everyone should have one of these at home!” We have an especially kind one that never minds us asking medical questions. His knowledge and perspective are invaluable, and because we love and trust him, his opinion matters. I have also had the…
I am stepping out of my comfort zone. This isn’t the first time, and I’m sure it won’t be the last. Obedience often demands it. This blog post isn’t for everyone. It’s a little awkward and not very flattering. Obedience overrules my inconvenience. And my pride. God is teaching me new things every day, and…
You’ve seen it and felt it–the “calm before the storm”. But that kind of calm can make you anxious. Fearful even, as you wonder what the repercussions will be… It is the quiet that comes after the storm that is refreshing. Soothing, in a way. Quiet respite from the turbulent time that has passed. The…
“All things were created through Him, and apart from Him not one thing was created that has been created.” John 1:3
Apparently I have been slowly murdering my husband for 35+ years… “You’re killing this time-oriented man!” We are very different, this man and I. He comes from a family of all boys. Everything is a competition and everyone is in this competition whether they want to be or not. Like the driver in front of…
