I saw the flashing lights in my rear view mirror. I pulled over. When the officer came to my window he asked, "Do you know how fast you were going?" I looked down at my speedometer and replied, "Romans 8:11" Ooops! My Women's Group were discussing how we memorize Scripture. One lady passed on to … Continue reading Ooops!
Last winter I did a post about my white knuckle grip of death drive home in a white-out blizzard. My hands were holding the steering wheel so tightly, my knuckles were white. I had no other choice but to continue the drive, as the visibility was zero, and there was no safe place to turn … Continue reading White knuckle grip of death
Fun with Dick and Jane books came out in 1930. They were created for elementary school readers to bring forth a new format the help children read better. The repetitive texts and illustrations for the Dick and Jane primers were intended to work together to help young readers understand the story they were reading. Many … Continue reading See Spot Run
At our ranch, we raise Scottish Highland cattle. The girls as well as the boys all have horns. One of the first things we do with anyone who comes to work for us, is have them grab hold of the electric fence. Ours produces about 7 to 9 volts. It just startles you, but does … Continue reading Grab the bull by the horns
It sure sounds like a lot of work to me! Having worked at the ranch, cutting through rocky areas to lay pipelines, and fence lines, please know, I speak from experience. The first one mentioned in the Bible was for Abraham's wife Sarah. (Gen. 23:20) Rock cut tombs were a form of burial and interment … Continue reading A matter of perspective
It is hard to hear about the atrocities that are happening to human beings who were made in the image of God, by other human beings, who were also made in the image of God. Some people are feeling hopeless, and don't know what to do or where to turn. What to do: pray. Where … Continue reading Don’t lose hope!
This just in!I'm having a fantastic day! The work of my hands is fulfilling God's purpose for me, others, and is bringing Him the glory. I've been a blessing by encouraging others today. In turn, I've been encouraged by others. I'm vital and alive and full of the joy of the Lord. Because of what … Continue reading Breaking news!
They don't call it the Rocky Mountains for nothing! We have cleared big 8 foot wide backhoe buckets of rocks out of pastures, roads etc. at the ranch. Whenever I talk a hike around the property, I run across more, or all various shapes and sizes. While walking around the property, I am mindful and … Continue reading One smooth stone
The attorney tells the accused, "I have some good news and some bad news." "What's the bad news?" asks the accused. "The bad news is, your blood is all over the crime scene, and the DNA tests prove you did it." "What's the good news?" "Your cholesterol is 130.” Some days are just flat out … Continue reading Let the sparks fly!
Some days it is just plain painful to watch the news. So I don't. I'm not sticking my head in the sand, I still keep current with world events, but my soul does not need to be fed evil. Last week I replied to a fellow blogger that I have named my acts of kindness … Continue reading Offsets
God Still Speaks 