There are no coincidences in the Lord’s Work: I love how he brought you into my life Sharon – you became my sister-in-law, June 8, 1996. We shared a unique relationship, even though I lived many states over, you became a close friend (Proverbs 18:24). For over eight years, the throne room of grace heard … Continue reading An Ode of Two Friends
Blooming Insights
His Desire for Me
So much of our transitory life is lived in limbo, isn’t it?! Like when you are waiting nine months for a baby to be born and not to mention twenty-seven hours of labor to meet that new baby, like my youngest daughter just pulled off; and quite amazingly I might add! And almost as bad, … Continue reading His Desire for Me
Spontaneous Praise
Happy New Year to each of you faithful readers on the Scarlett Road! Twenty-twenty-two’s arrival was a bit bumpy for several reasons; I will be sharing more about each of the reasons in the coming days. But for now, (?!) a grandbaby due this month is taking large quantities of time and energy since big … Continue reading Spontaneous Praise
HE ANSWERED!
T his evening, I went out my backdoor and glanced around the corner of the house inspecting the sunset. I wanted to take it all in. Just a few hours earlier, our family was given some amazing news. And that impressive sunset held me spellbound reinforcing the presence of a relational God. There are so … Continue reading HE ANSWERED!
To Suffer without Discouragement
My devotional book has taken me on a journey with the recent entries emphasizing suffering. Suffering is a subject we like to avoid. But as Christ-followers, living in a broken world, it is inevitable. The question is, what will we do with our suffering? How will we handle it? The Apostle Paul wrote under the … Continue reading To Suffer without Discouragement
Last Christmas
Last Christmas was agonizing as we stood by my brother’s wife encountering her last days on this earth! Enduring a hospital stay over Christmas, her cancer journey was soon coming to an end. She was able to see this year (2021) come into being and 24 days later, graduated to her eternal reward. It has … Continue reading Last Christmas
The Best Gift!
Growing up with siblings who would not believe His story until after the resurrection, He Chose to Love! Preaching to men and women who would turn their back on Him, He chose to love! Discipling a group of misfits who constantly misspoke, He chose to love! Calling as one of “The Twelve,” “the One” who … Continue reading The Best Gift!
A Christmas Grandmother!
Previously written in 2017 when we just had one grandchild. Since that time God has blessed us with more. We are so thankful for how He has chosen to add to our growing family not only through the birthing process but also adoption and fostering. And now we wait in anticipation for the seventh’s birth next month!
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. Did she beam with pride when she learned her daughter had been chosen to carry the Messiah in her womb? Did she beam with pride knowing she would be the Lord of the Universe’s grandmother? Did she beam with pride that the King of King’s would sit at her table? Or, did she feel the sting of friends and family turning their backs? Did she feel the weight of gossiping lips that targeted her pregnant unwed daughter? Did she feel the ostracism of those who failed to believe? Did she herself struggle to believe? I…
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HE STEPPED DOWN
He stepped down from the pristine perfection and beauty of heaven, the constant presence of the Father, and the full resources of unlimited power and glory. Choosing to live among the sinful and broken, He denied His divine privileges and submitted to an earthly father and mother. Shouldering the weight of humanity, he bowed to … Continue reading HE STEPPED DOWN
Inconveniences
My hubby was wanting to leave the house for our trip EARLY! It was still dark, and I felt rushed! As I snatched the bottle off my night table it slipped from my hands and rolled under the bed. I had to get flat on the floor and scoot underneath the bed to retrieve it. … Continue reading Inconveniences
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