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!
Sometimes it is just habit, but then I'm aware of what just came out of my mouth, and I have to think, “Enough already!” For the last two weeks I've really been paying attention to the words I'm speaking out loud. And frankly, I'm ashamed of myself. But God, in His infinite kindness to me, … Continue reading Enough already!
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!
The more I'm digging into my Bible study on Communion, that more God is revealing to me. I am going to share the actual study with you when I have it all sorted out on how to present it in blog fashion, I promise. But in the meantime, I still get little glimmers of things … Continue reading Unconditionally
There are just certain words you do not speak aloud in polite company. You know, four letter words, that if spoken, your mom would have said your mouth needed to be washed out with soap. Well at my house there is one such four letter word that is highly offensive. Snow. I know, I know, … Continue reading Four Letter Word
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!
This week a friend of mine brought me some fresh made raspberry jam, from berries in her own garden. She stood there as I dipped my finger in and tasted it. It was to die for! To-die-for is popular American hyperbole dates from the late 20th century and means that something is so amazing that … Continue reading To die for
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
If you see someone laughing out loud in the greeting card aisle at the store, it is probably me. I could easily spend hours looking for funny cards to encourage someone. Yes, I am that person. The one who has a stash of cards handy for whatever may come up. I also have a box … Continue reading Better to give
Across a good deal of the United States we are experiencing record high temperatures. At my house we have an outdoor thermometer that has a digital readout inside. When I ask my husband how hot it is, he replies, “Hotter than Africa!” So my brain made a connection when a friend of mine recently told … Continue reading Hotter than Africa
God Still Speaks 