One of my biggest loves about autumn are the pumpkins and scarecrows. I have a passion for pursuing new and personality-ladened ones to add to my collection, or just to admire. Hence, my wonderful husband tolerates this adventure because he knows I will eventually make his favorite autumn dessert: No-bake pumpkin pie. But it makes … Continue reading Scarecrows In A Cucumber Field
Blooming Insights
Eyes
As I read, write, and post, as I go about my day-to-day chores and responsibilities, my eyes are relied upon heavily! But now with an additional intrusion of a stenciled floater across my left eye, I’m once again driven to see an ophthalmologist, this time in North Carolina 👍🏼 Honestly, it’s nerve racking to always … Continue reading Eyes
Agonizing Discipline
"But I beat down my body, and bring it into subjection" . . . a reminder from 2019's "no dairy, no sugar" fast!
Airport Protocols
Not a good way to start the day off; I put the Southwest worker in a bad mood! He asked me to move aside twice. My boarding pass would not load, and then I brought up my hubby’s instead of mine. 🤦🏼♀️ As I smiled through his impatience, I wondered why ALL airports could not … Continue reading Airport Protocols
A “Sweet” Mission Conference
Let me share how difficult it has been participating in a “no dairy, no sugar” fast while at a Church Mission Conference. If you are not familiar with church fellowships, let me give you a snapshot—Delicious looking Desserts are served after each meal. Cookies are passed in front of my face. Donuts 🍩 of all … Continue reading A “Sweet” Mission Conference
Support
We all can use support from time to time. So dig down deep to find faithful ones to walk this journey with BEFORE you need help! If you’re choosing a spouse, make sure they know how to keep a grip. If you’re choosing friends, make sure when life seems to be sliding out from under … Continue reading Support
Day Twenty-five
This post is from my very first “no sugar, no dairy” fast, September 25, 2017. It is such a good reminder to re-read these accounts of how the Lord saw me through difficult times, and will again!
Day 25
No sugar or dairy
This really cracks me up! My devotional for today from my little book, A Spectacle of Glory, by Joni Earackson Tada, actually starts out by saying: “Enjoying a bit of junk food now and then in moderation is no sin. A little salty snack, a piece of chocolate, or the occasional Frappuccino won’t do us lasting physical harm.” Did you hear that? “IN MODERATION!” Yes, Joni is totally right, if moderation is the result. But if you are a sugar-addict like me, it usually doesn’t resemble moderation. Interestingly, other words that are synonymous with moderation are restraint and self-control. It certainly is no surprise that “Self-control” is a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23).
Leafing through Charles Swindoll’s book, Living the Proverbs, I re-read parts of Week 18, “The Grind of Addiction”. Addictions or Compulsions come in all sizes, shapes and colors…
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Music is not in Externals, but the Soul
Those of you who follow my blog know my favorite devotional is probably my Streams in the Desert 1. No matter how many times I read the stories, they still move me to tears. And one of my favorite accounts is about the great violinist, Paganini. He came out before his audience one day and … Continue reading Music is not in Externals, but the Soul
Masterpiece
After hearing and reading much on Juicing, I wanted to do something different for my fifth “no dairy, no sugar” fast. My sweet, generous hubby let me investigate, and along with the help of my eldest daughter, I found the ideal juicer. I need to divulge; I’ve become a little obsessed. I love juicing, not … Continue reading Masterpiece
Last Lap!
In my little hometown of Reeves, growing up with basketball as the favored sport was inevitable. And getting to play basketball was an honor. Anyone who has played a sport knows the conditioning it takes to get into shape to play in the game. Without a doubt, some of the greatest words you could ever … Continue reading Last Lap!
The Scarlett Road 