I was a mess. An accident waiting to happen! Awkward and clumsy, nightmares and confusion summed-up the grind of my survival; however, my coping mechanism had been fitted and I wore my masked smile well. Without inquiries seriously invested in my life, I hobbled along. Yet, as the Lord began to tug on the trappings … Continue reading William Franklin Graham, aka “Billy” – A Life Worth Living!
Author: Scarlettroad
What’s Your Love-Style?
With Valentine’s Day approaching there are candy hearts, roses, chocolate and love notes in high demand! But let me offer a more satisfying Valentine gift that we can give one another. It is the gift of Unity and let me tell you why. We are so focused on ourselves and our own personal wants that … Continue reading What’s Your Love-Style?
Agathos
“God is good; all the time God is good!” My body braced each time the congregation erupted with this exhortation. Yet, I would robotically join in the Praise. I was a pastor’s wife struggling to believe such a declaration. So many hurts and disturbing comments spoken by individuals sitting in the church pews had festered … Continue reading Agathos
My Badge of Honor
I’m a drool-wearing Gram! My sleeves and jeans absorb it quite courageously. It’s flung from here to there; walking in it is highly probable. For the most part, it’s not mine! When the grandson’s 2-year-old molars decided to irrupt, they came in with a vengeance producing slobber, fever, snot and crankiness. I have found it … Continue reading My Badge of Honor
Walking into A New Year (from 2018)
How do “YOU” walk into a New Year, with thoughts of “I Can’t Do It” or “Ready, Set, Go Shine”? I believe we need to be equipped with a well charged battery pack. The first battery being the “One Day at a Time” amount, and the second, “Casting our Cares on Him” dimension. But we … Continue reading Walking into A New Year (from 2018)
I Can’t Do It (Part 2)
Whatever we feel we can’t do this year: a marriage, an illness, organizing the home, financial struggles, prodigal children, a job change, a move, a death, life without someone, finding joy in the journey; on and on the list can go, whatever it is that weighs our hearts down, God is all-powerful. He can lift … Continue reading I Can’t Do It (Part 2)
It Can’t Be Done
After Christmas, my brother came all the way from Louisiana to build me a fence and these thoughts ran through our minds. In freezing temperatures, with an assembly line of hot water being hauled, the 55 posts were cemented into the ground providing a guide to the magnitude of the project . We only had … Continue reading It Can’t Be Done
A Christmas Grandmother!
Since becoming totally immersed into grand-parenting, I have wondered about a character from Bible days who is not mentioned or named. No limelight or recognition of a life lived with fanfare. No books embellished with her grand-parenting skills. But this woman has grown in great respect in my mind. I wonder what she was like. … Continue reading A Christmas Grandmother!
Red Hot Christmas
If you’re hoping for perfection in your Christmas decorating or baking or hosting, give it up now! Just do what needs to be done and be content with how it turns out. And for Pete’s sake, don’t put a lot of expectation on the gifts being received with loads of enthusiasm, or if the gifts … Continue reading Red Hot Christmas
Shine On!
With a restless passenger secured in the backseat, I belt out children’s Bible songs as we merrily drive down the street. Anything to make the ride pass more quickly, right?! Just as “This Little Light of Mine” leaves my lips, I catch my breath at the imbecile pulling out in front of me and mumble … Continue reading Shine On!
The Scarlett Road 