The snowman is at it again! Yesterday afternoon, a new dusting of snow sifted down, briefly covering the ground with white and this morning the temperature is eighteen degrees. The snowman? Well, he smiles enigmatically from the mantel, thinking his own thoughts. Personally, I believe he’s plotting a big one! All is peaceful this morning. […]
Dec 22, 2013
The Gift of Faith
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A light sifting of white lies gently on ground and trees this morning. It contrasts nicely with the darkness of a pre-dawn morning. Child-like, I was halfway hoping for several inches of snow but this is what the Lord has sent us so it must be for the best. I have faith that He knows what’s […]
Dec 19, 2013
Shake It Off–Move On
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The coach at the exercise class said something profound the other day. After each exercise, she would say, “Shake it out and move on.” So, her class of women would vibrate a little and move on to the next machine. With just a change of one word, that phrase of hers could become a life […]
Sep 24, 2013
Noises of the Morning
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To start off with, I probably need to print a retraction (don’t newspapers do that regularly?) I think the temperature yesterday may have been more like 50s instead of 40s. Probably my eyes were a bit sleepy when I glanced at the computer news. This morning the weather person assures me the temperature is 56 […]
Sep 22, 2013
Retreat to Refresh
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Friday I was privileged to attend my friend Fran’s Women’s Retreat, a few hours of food, fellowships, and Bible study. Her theme for this session was : The Bitter Root of Resentment. I learned a few things!! Don’t you enjoy a revelation or a new thought when it comes zinging into your mind? I do. […]
Sep 17, 2013
Garment of Praise
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I am totally bewildered, sickened and saddened by what I see and hear on the news reports. I’ve lived a good many years and I’ve never seen the like of people inflicting harm and heartbreak on other people. I ask, Why? What do the perpetrators accomplish? Does it give them a sense of power or […]
