A wire and two nails in my tire Phone ringing Calls to make (been on phone 20 minutes and disconnected) Faxes incoming and outgoing Illnesses all around Bills to pay Gas prices too high Laundry piled up Mom I need… Honey what’s for supper? Loved ones pass away Fires Drought Misplaced keys, cell phones, and… Continue reading Losing Sight
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All Tied Up
But now that we are no longer shackled to that domineering mate of sin, and out from under all those oppressive regulations and fine print, we are free to live a new life in the freedom of God. Romans 7:6 (MSG) When my son was about eight years old, my husband and I, as well… Continue reading All Tied Up
I Can’t Want It
Time for dinner!!!! I announced one evening as our family was settling in after a long day. My two year old son enthusiastically ran to the table, licking his lips until he saw IT on his plate…..BROCCOLI. He closed his eyes tightly, pursed his lips wrinkled his nose, shook his head, and said, “I can’t… Continue reading I Can’t Want It
A Big Thank You
A big thank you goes out to The Inn at Circle T Ranch Arena in Hamilton, Texas for not once, but twice making a generous donation to Delta Kappa Gamma, Iota Upsilon Chapter. The donation included sheets, blankets, shampoo, and other toiletries. Delta Kappa Gamma Society is a group of professional women educators. One… Continue reading A Big Thank You
My Front Porch
Where the soul is full of peace and joy, outward surrounding and circumstance are of comparatively little account. Hannah Whitall Smith Oh, that I would have wings like a dove! I would fly away and be at rest. Behold I would wander far away; I would lodge in the wilderness. I would hasten to my… Continue reading My Front Porch
Sweet Assurances
Honor His holy name with Hallelujahs, you who seek God. Live a happy life! Keep your eyes open for God, watch for His works; be alert for signs of His presence. Psalms 105:3-4(MSG) August 5, 1970 is a day I shall never forget. I was 10 years old and living in Corpus Christi, Texas. This… Continue reading Sweet Assurances
The Power of Encouragement
MOON-CATCHIN’ NET I’ve made me a moon-catchin’ net, And I’m goin’ huntin’ tonight, I’ll run along swingin’ it over my head, And grab for that big ball of light. So tomorrow just look at the sky, And if there’s no moon you can bet I’ve found what I sought and I finally caught The moon… Continue reading The Power of Encouragement
If I had to choose
May your home always be too small to hold all your friends. ~~ Irish Blessing We love because he first loved us. If someone says, “I love God”, and hates his brother, he is a liar, for the one who does not love his brother whom he has seen, cannot love God whom he has… Continue reading If I had to choose
Small Gestures, Big Hearts
One of the blessings I have is that of teaching a Bible Class each quarter at my church in Hamilton, Texas. Recently we were talking about prayers, compassion, and service. I shared with the youngsters in my class that a few years ago I had come into contact with a precious family from Sendai, Japan.… Continue reading Small Gestures, Big Hearts