Full confession...I am a dumpster diver. We have a thrift shop in town that has a special dumpster that they put their discards in. I, and others, have sorted through it to find treasures. I have found some amazing vests, blazers etc. that are almost like brand new to spruce up my wardrobe. And free … Continue reading Lent 2026 #4 Dumpster Diving
Who knew it was this simple? I recently had my teeth cleaned and my hygienist said she was so proud of me! After my previous cleaning 3 months ago, one morning I saw on my tube of toothpaste, “Brush 2 times a day for 2 minutes.” I thought, okay, I can do that. But it … Continue reading Time is relative
I am wishing all of you a great start to the New Year! Here is a fantastic conversation to kick it off right! God says, "I have called you by name and you are mine, because you are precious to me. You are honored and I love you. You have been chosen to know Me, … Continue reading Off to a great start!
I read this the other morning and it took my breath away. When I think of the restraint Jesus showed on the cross, I am eternally grateful. In celebrating His birth, I also celebrate His ultimate "end game" via the cross. Restoring our relationship with the Father, like it was meant to be from the … Continue reading Restraint
This is my final post for the group blogging our Advent 2025 series. This week I am focusing on praise. Because of what Jesus did in coming to earth, He deserves all our praise. Praise is pure truth (based on Ps 8:2)Praise is the expressed word, promises, and nature of God. It is active,powerful, and … Continue reading Advent 2025 #4
When thinking about the next categories for this Advent series I am joining fellow bloggers to post, this morning taking communion came to mind. Because of Jesus coming the first time, He invites us to take communion with Him, in remembrance of Him. One of my local liquor stores stocks communion wine. It is Kosher … Continue reading Advent 2025 #2
Have you ever been in a room where it seemed like everyone was talking at once? It's kind of chaotic and makes it hard to focus and think. Which makes me appreciate God all the more! He hears every single one of us at the same time. He listens when we pray and communicate with … Continue reading Languages
I'm reading a book called Extravagant Grace. It has six different authors. One of them is Barbara Johnson. (1927-2007) One of her sections included something that grabbed me. “In your darkest hours, listen to Jesus saying, 'Been there. Done that.' Jesus has tasted what you are tasting, felt what you are feeling, looked into the … Continue reading …Got the t-shirt
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
I've had something rolling around in my soul this last week. How do I love God? Seems like a tall order to me. But in reality it is quite simple. We humans just like to complicate things. We need to get back to basics. God created us to love Him. He instilled that need to … Continue reading Back to basics
God Still Speaks 