Sometimes at my ranch, there are stinky chores that must be done, and I mean that literally. Cleaning our areas/stalls after animals is one of those chores. But it must be done. Some spaces are close quarters and the smell gets overwhelming. Every so often you need to stop, step outside, and get a breath … Continue reading Breath of fresh air
Category: Encouragement
Who is walking whom?
Yesterday I saw a man walking a big dog. Correction: I saw a big dog walking the man. This dog was pulling hard at his leash and the man was doing his best to hold on and remain in control. They were approaching an intersection and the man was trying to stop the dog from … Continue reading Who is walking whom?
Sword
I had a dream Tuesday night. I was walking on a cobblestone road, on campus, at dusk. I looked toward the setting sun, then heard three voices singing behind me. I turned to look and it was three college women, riding bikes while harmonizing their song. They were singing, “My Savior's Sword” One started, the … Continue reading Sword
Isn’t that just like Him?
In my last post, I was talking about being on the struggle bus. Yesterday I asked God for some encouragement. He was happy to answer. First, in my morning devotion time, I read two verses that were completely spot on for my situation. Next, at my office, I had someone come in who said we … Continue reading Isn’t that just like Him?
Struggle Bus
I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wish he didn't trust me so much. (Mother Teresa) The term "struggle bus" is slang for a difficult or frustrating situation. It often describes times when someone feels overwhelmed. Boy can I relate to that! I have been going through a struggle … Continue reading Struggle Bus
Waste not
One of my first visits to my husband's grandparent's house, was an eye-opener for me. I was helping her make dinner, and we down into the basement to get something for our preparations. They had shelves lining all the walls, fully stocked with supplies. Canned goods, paper towels, toilet paper, you name it, they had … Continue reading Waste not
Thought you could use this today
I know I sure did. I was laying in bed this morning, mulling over a sticky situation in my life. When I had the image of my loving, Heavenly Father gently lifting my chin to put my eyes on His face. "You don't need this in your life today. What you need is My Presence." … Continue reading Thought you could use this today
Casting
Back in the early 2000's, our family would go out into the back country and go fly fishing. I took a class on how to cast my line. Just around the corner from my office building is the courthouse. It has a great big lawn, and we all took out place and practiced casting. It … Continue reading Casting
Work In Progress
Okay boys and girls, today's accounting lesson is WIP, or Work In Progress. Work-In-Progress (WIP) is an accounting entry on a company’s balance sheet referring to the money spent on materials, processes, and labor to manufacture a product. It is calculated as a sum of the following three elements used to fashion a product or … Continue reading Work In Progress
Vast
One day it just struck me and I was on a mission. I live in a city designated as a Tree City. We have loads of trees lining the streets. We have a lot of trees on on ranch too. And right now the leaves are full and green. I had an urge to see … Continue reading Vast









