In his allegorical book, The Pilgrim’s Progress, John Bunyan relates the different struggles, Christian, the allegory’s protagonist, encounters on his journey to the Celestial City (the City of God/Heaven). One such difficult battle ensues in the Valley of Humiliation. Here, Christian comes face to face with Apollyon (Satan himself). Scripture vividly warns of the intent … Continue reading My Tenth September Fast: Day Two – A Powerful Liberation
My Tenth September Fast: Day One – The glorious unfolding
I had not given it a thought! Sure, I was contemplating the Scripture I would delve into and of course praying for the Lord to do a mighty work in my heart and life through it all; and beyond that there was an excitement that this month of my fast would include (Lord willing), my … Continue reading My Tenth September Fast: Day One – The glorious unfolding
Walking a Tightrope!
This post was originally written in 2019, and I have made a few updated remarks! https://thescarlettroad.com/2019/08/19/funambulism/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTy56VwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4har7Z0_6zA6Y65mbXZPa4pX2kzp55Ieie_qz7dPtd0jx8zjphSsg-zU4W7g_aem_x1QZyg_bFpqdGzRWY6AxWg?page_id=2026
I have the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart~
An old blog post with a fresh update: My oldest grand thought I needed to write something new instead of just sharing my post that had already been shared. So (LOL), this OLD post has been rewritten and hopefully passes the mustard. 😉 https://thescarlettroad.com/2024/07/17/life-giving-joy/?page_id=5309
The Greatest Test
Lying on my sofa, consumed with fear and shaking uncontrollably, I knew God was my only hope; my greatest need was to learn what it meant to trust Him with a child! That period in my life became the training ground from which endurance would be welded into my soul as even darker days of … Continue reading The Greatest Test
The Platform: Light on a Stand!
Originally written in 2021, now revised with a picture from around 1964 of me and my pawpaw... https://thescarlettroad.com/2021/04/20/the-platform-light-in-the-darkness/?page_id=3009
Potential Pearls: A 45th Wedding Anniversary
Returning from a weekend trip just 2 ½ hours away from home, I surmised the lack of rain once again. So, the next morning I repeated a routine that has been in place most of the summer: pulling the water hose across the thirsty lawn to saturate the dying flowerbeds and the wilting flowers in … Continue reading Potential Pearls: A 45th Wedding Anniversary
Finding the Pearls
The original post, Find the Pearls, was written a year ago. However, I found it needed some revision. So, I trust you can appreciate the following new revised version. Thanks for reading and if you have any comments, please feel free to leave a message. Also, if you enjoy reading my post I would love … Continue reading Finding the Pearls
Pivotal Moments
My growing prayer list can easily become a source of resentment, especially when interpreted through the very skewed viewpoint of my own understanding. Ashamedly, there are times when I feel unrighteous anger surface. Obviously, this life then becomes all about me and the here and now. And then there is always the propensity to stop … Continue reading Pivotal Moments
MY ONE DEFENSE
Backing out of the garage assured I can do this adulting thing, I hear Satan’s megaphone, and all my courage flies out the window. No matter how much healing a person experiences in life, there will always be the world and the flesh and the devil just waiting to take us down! However, you are … Continue reading MY ONE DEFENSE
The Scarlett Road 