How long, O Lord? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? How long shall I take counsel in my soul, Having sorrow in my heart all the day?... Do those questions ever congregate in your mind? Do you see struggles more than you experience victories? Maybe you feel … Continue reading Days of Trouble
Blooming Insights
Fifty-fifth Birthday
"The end of the summer is not the end of the world. Here's to October..." — A.A. Milne "What could be more exciting than an October day? It's your birthday, Fourth of July and Christmas all rolled into one." — Peggy Toney Horton Today being my birthday, and a Sunday to boot – my favorite day … Continue reading Fifty-fifth Birthday
Seeing & Savoring, October!
Autumn carries more gold in its pocket than all the other seasons. ~Jim Bishop This picture, a vivid visual of what makes autumn "POP!" was taken at the Farmer’s Market a few years ago. A perfect place to inspect your favorite flavor of apples, scan for those yummy pecans, peruse mounds of beautifully colored Mums … Continue reading Seeing & Savoring, October!
Refreshing October!
Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall –F. Scott Fitzgerald Memories of trick or treating bring me back to my small, Louisiana hometown where you knew everyone and everyone knew you. You didn't wonder if it was safe to eat a homemade treat that had been dropped in your bag. … Continue reading Refreshing October!
I Was Made For October
I’m so glad I live in a world where there are OCTOBERS—Anne of Green Gables October has always been my favorite month - crisp air, leaves raining from the trees, colorful mums, funny scarecrows and large pumpkins. When I was a kid, I looked forward to "trick or treating" in my small town especially at … Continue reading I Was Made For October
Thirty Days Completed
Many are familiar with the story of Hur and Aaron holding up Moses’ hands, supporting him, while Joshua and his army fought against Amalek (Exodus 17:10-13). Israel prevailed over the army of Amalek because of the assistance of Hur and Aaron. Many of you provided the encouragement I needed for this month of no sugar … Continue reading Thirty Days Completed
Day Twenty-Eight (Soulful Music)
Day 28 No sugar or dairy I’m mulling over “the next project” as possibly staying off fried foods and breads – in restaurants. But not today, and certainly not next month (I’m looking forward to my Louisiana foods next month)! And today, the grandson and I went to Chick-fil-A, except I didn’t feel like sipping … Continue reading Day Twenty-Eight (Soulful Music)
Day Twenty-seven (A reconstruction of Sorts)
Day 27 No sugar or dairy Some books you just can’t throw out even when they have endured flooding, sailed on the floorboard of the car, and its cover has worn completely off. I was gifted with Max Lucado’s Grace for The Moment fifteen years ago. It has undeniably stood the test of time and … Continue reading Day Twenty-seven (A reconstruction of Sorts)
Day Twenty-six (Aiming High)
Day 26 No sugar or dairy As the grandson napped, I zipped through some Bible reading, laundry, and much needed ironing. When I finished pressing the last shirt for the dear hubby, I held it up to admire the work – I love a fresh, crisp ironed shirt. I flipped it around to view the … Continue reading Day Twenty-six (Aiming High)
Day Twenty-five (Addictions)
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 … Continue reading Day Twenty-five (Addictions)
The Scarlett Road 