“Hallelujah! Yes, Praise the Lord! How good it is to sing his praises! How delightful, and how right! Sing out your thanks to him” (Psalm 147:1 & 7, TLB). Thanksgiving celebrations are needed! Hearts of gratitude are necessary! Singing isn’t optional! But what if you struggle with giving praise to God and singing out your … Continue reading A Horn of Plenty
Blooming Insights
A Chariot Waiting for Me!
Layers of pine straw blanket the ground at the back lawn. The squirrels quickly scurry about, getting their nest ready for winter. Leaves dance across from the neighbor’s grove of trees. Where’s the rake? On second thought, the sound of leaves crunching beneath my feet is music to my ears. Moreover, wood needs to be … Continue reading A Chariot Waiting for Me!
Just Grin & Bear it?
I grew up in an era where you went to Church with your masked smile and didn’t share the struggles you were experiencing. You were always fine, presenting a picture-perfect facade. As a pastor’s wife, I struggled to leave the masquerade behind. Carole Mayhall’s book, Come Walk with Me, was inspiring. I wanted to make … Continue reading Just Grin & Bear it?
Our Sorrow isn’t without Hope!
Fall, leaves, fall; die, flowers, away; Lengthen night and shorten day! Every leaf speaks bliss to me, Fluttering from the autumn tree... ~Emily Brontë Did you read “I Was Made For October? In that post I shared how October is my favorite month of the year and why. I communicated that the month of October … Continue reading Our Sorrow isn’t without Hope!
Days of Trouble
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
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
The Scarlett Road 