While in the garage watching my grandson play his innovatively made-up game, and hidden behind my shades, I chuckle under my breath until tears roll. He’s totally oblivious to the delightful entertainment that he provides. Others might think it cruel that I am laughing at his struggles while playing these games, but just think of … Continue reading Lessons from the Grand
Blooming Insights
The journey is not a paved road!!
Lord, I want to do it myself! Feeling frustrated, I left the kitchen and stepped out onto the front porch. My new neighbor across the way, whom I had given a few quick waves, but not actually met, was in his driveway washing his car. Ask him! Ask him to help you! Fine, I’ll go … Continue reading The journey is not a paved road!!
Service Station
As a wife, mother and grandmother, it seems our duty is always to serve. Do you ever feel like you have served enough? You are done? Do you hear your subconscious scream: Who’s serving ME? Frankly, maybe the scream is more audible and not so hidden! But, the truth of the matter is, we have … Continue reading Service Station
A Meaningless Cliché or a Powerful Resolution
Pulling weeds in my yard is an endless chore that can aid in mental recovery if I meditate on Scripture while keeping a song in my heart. However, it can also become a negative-packed routine that drains life from my spirit, creating bitterness and presenting a scowl on my face to passersby. Struggling with the … Continue reading A Meaningless Cliché or a Powerful Resolution
William Franklin Graham, aka “Billy” – A Life Worth Living!
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!
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)
The Scarlett Road 