The God of Starting Over AGain

The God of Starting Over AGain

When I was a little girl, lo! and these many years ago, I wrote stories. I started young. My stories probably resembled soap operas. They would go on and on, the plot would become so involved, that I had no idea how I was going to get the characters out of their muddle, so, I […]

The Lord’s Will and You and Me

The Lord’s Will and You and Me

Some people agonize over the Lord’s will for their lives. These are good people, well-meaning, honestly-searching people. There are callings on people’s lives–the call to become a pastor, a missionary, a teacher, a homemaker, a mom or a dad. But, I don’t think it is terribly hard to find God’s plan for each person; it […]

That Dark and Gloomy Autumn Day

That Dark and Gloomy Autumn Day

Yesterday, I admit the blues came skulking around and hovered over my shoulder. The temperature hovered too–in the mid-50s. Rain drizzled, the sky was gray, leaves fell from the trees, and shorter days with less sunshine was just a bit dreary, leaving no doubt about the season of the year. How to combat an approaching […]

Tracing Tracks at the Library

Tracing Tracks at the Library

What better way to spend a warm afternoon than at a place where knowledge knows no limits and it’s all at the fingertips, for free? That would be, of course, the library! A day to celebrate independent authors was a good idea. It was fun to hear from others about their books. Funny–many of the […]

How About Those Cockles of Your Heart?

How About Those Cockles of Your Heart?

What is it that warms the cockles of your heart, puts a spring in your step, a gleam in your eye and a sense of purpose in your life? What is your dream? Where did it go? We all have something, some desire or hope or goal that keeps us reaching and trying and, when […]

That Warm, Wonderful Feeling

That Warm, Wonderful Feeling

The warm, wonderful feeling yesterday afternoon wasn’t due completely to the fireplace, although it was snapping and blazing, or the hot, aromatic coffee or even the gingersnaps. No, that cozy feeling was because three good friends were gathered around the hundred-year old table, laughing, talking, and sharing thoughts on reading, writing, and more. Much more. […]