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…
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…
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…
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…
👠 It is high time to step out of those STILETTOS 👠 Let your hair down. Leave off the makeup and put on something comfortable, then carefully consider what I am about to say. While dressing up is fun on occasion, spending way too much time trying to impress will WEAR.YOU.OUT. I know that sometimes you just wanna…
I am not a scientist. And all that’s been discovered about DNA is more than my mind can fathom. As a matter of fact, this schoolgirl graduated many moons ago, and I barely survived science class. But the God of the universe created it all and, IT.IS.FASCINATING. “By my great strength and outstretched arm, I made…
“Can I go outside after I fix my attitude?” ~~Annabelle, 2 The clock is ticking. The birds are chirping. The coffee is brewing. A new day dawns. It’s good to be home. As the morning sounds chime, I am faced with a decision.
“My people, hear my instruction; listen to the words from my mouth. I will declare wise sayings; I will speak mysteries from the past— things we have heard and known and that our fathers have passed down to us. We will not hide them from their children, but will tell a future generation the praiseworthy acts of…
For the last two Sundays I have been away from my home church. The majority of the last 35 years I have had one pastor–my husband. As strange as that sounds to you, I can assure you that it sounds just as strange to me. In a lifetime of dreams, never once did I imagine…
June–the season of weddings. [I actually started this blog post quite some time ago after reading 2 Corinthians, Chapter 2. When the calendar flipped to June, I decided it would be the perfect time to post it]. I was a January bride, and yes, I was a very traditional bride with a veil. I had…
My grandchildren love to play with flashlights, so I make sure they are readily available in a special place that little hands can reach. They are an inexpensive toy that entertain for hours. (Yay, Dollar Store!) Even when it’s not dark outside, they will take the flashlights to the basement or a dark room and…
Everyone that knows me, knows that I love coffee. I set my coffee pot to automatically start brewing at 5:30 every morning. If I get up earlier, all I have to do is push a button and the brew starts dripping. With pause and serve, it’s only minutes before I can grab that first sip…
