“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
Blooming Insights
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!
Real & Lasting JOY
When we joined our church body, I looked forward to serving the Lord through one of the many ongoing ministries. My gifted husband, immediately, stepped in as substitute teacher for an Adult Bible Fellowship Class (Sunday School). But I waited, not sure where I could shine my light best. A few months passed, and eventually … Continue reading Real & Lasting JOY
Bread & Quackers
Bringing the grandson to feed the ducks at the park is never without hilarity! The storming breeds waddle over to check out what’s on the menu. I slide him down to face the entourage, placing him on the ground in front of me. I cautiously hand him a hamburger bun to distribute. Sadly, as soon … Continue reading Bread & Quackers
The Scarlett Road 