We in the South have heard that phrase a lot. Usually, it is said tongue in cheek. And probably a lot of us remember Tennessee Ernie Ford saying, “Bless your little pea-pickin’ heart.” Anyway, I got to thinking about blessings. They fall like rain on and around us each day and night. I like to […]
Mar 26, 2013
And Then Comes Morning
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I was up before daylight this morning, as usual. The world was dark but I knew morning was coming…morning! That grand and glorious start to a new day; new opportunities, new experiences, perhaps new thoughts about old problems. Hope rises with each morning as surely as the sun. One of my favorite songs is “Morning Has […]
Mar 25, 2013
Houses and What People Leave Behind
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Monday, the day after Palm Sunday when we Christians celebrate our Lord’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Palm Sunday in NW Arkansas is memorable for being downright uncomfortable. A brisk wind blew snow in front of it; snow that settled over the grass and last fall’s leaves. Finally, the snow stopped but the wind stuck around. […]
Mar 24, 2013
The Woods Were Dark and Scary
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“Now remember to stay in sight of the house,” Mom said as my little brother and I walked into the woods. So began a tale of which, I admit, I was not the hero. My brother was. When we first moved into the small house under the big oaks, I was naturally curious about my […]
Mar 23, 2013
Vespers
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Some words are lovely in themselves. “Vespers” is one of those words. The definition for vespers is prayers sung or said in the late afternoon. It can be thought of as evening worship. A friend and I agree that this word brings feelings of peace. We are thankful for the day and trust Him for […]
Mar 22, 2013
Snow, Rain, Lightning, Thunder…
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Secrets No one would guess it; No one would know, But curled and cuddled under the snow A season of secrets is waiting to grow. Acres of daisies, Carpets of clover Are resting and waiting Til Winter is over. […]
