While cleaning out an old chest a few weeks ago, I came across an interesting paper that my daughter wrote immediately following her high school graduation. At eighteen years of age, I found this to be an interesting and discerning life analogy. Perhaps that opinion is simply the pride of a mother, however, I’d like… Continue reading Buried Treasure!
Author: Freida Harrison
Sonshine
by Freida Harrison I believe in Christ like I believe in the sun — not because I can see it, but by it I can see everything else. ~~C.S. Lewis This thought-provoking quote by C.S. Lewis, artistically captured on canvas by the hand of my daughter, hangs in her upstairs hallway for her children to… Continue reading Sonshine
We Are Thankful
Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV84) We Are Thankful From Dennis: I’m thankful I live in a country where I am free to express my opinions, free to start businesses, free to come and go as I… Continue reading We Are Thankful
Balance
by Freida Harrison I sat on the edge of my chair barely breathing with eyes glued to the television as the Olympic gymnast performed her routine on the balance beam. Having practiced it hundreds of times before, she was zipping through each skill looking like a shining star. The thoughts racing through my head were,… Continue reading Balance
Lost and Found
by Freida Harrison Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. Psalm 119:105 (NIV84) Recently I had the exhilarating experience of traveling to another city with my dear friend, Rachel, to attend the Women of Joy conference. Rain was in the forecast and dark clouds were forming, therefore, the… Continue reading Lost and Found
Morning Glory
by Freida Harrison Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul. Psalm 143:8 (NIV84) Oh how I love this verse in Psalms! It has comforted me through many difficult days… Continue reading Morning Glory
Let There Be…
by Freida Harrison Where there is sadness, let there be laughter. Where there is grief, let there be comfort. Where there is weariness, let there be rest. Where there is ignorance, let there be knowledge. Where there is conflict, let there be resolution. Where there is intolerance, let there be compassion. Where there is prejudice,… Continue reading Let There Be…
The Sign
by Freida Harrison As I was driving my car, I turned right on a familiar street, drove a few yards, and this is what I saw on the marquis in front of a very special church building: God’s timing never ceases to amaze me. I admit I am struggling. Many life happenings have occurred lately… Continue reading The Sign
Mighty Monarch
by Freida Harrison I stood as still as a statue watching the female Monarch butterfly deposit her eggs on the large milkweed plant in my flower bed. She moved with the grace and ease of a master artist painting a portrait on canvas. Aching to capture the beautiful moment on film, I knew that any… Continue reading Mighty Monarch
The Light
by Freida Harrison I am amazed at the creativity of people even when their motivation is as powerful as total darkness. What a fascinating sight to see them solve their struggle in such a simple, economical manner! Have you experienced that kind of darkness? Stifling, suffocating, darkness. Jesus came to this dark world to be… Continue reading The Light