Encouraging a family member/friend/stranger Sharing the gospel Teaching/Speaking Truth Working a job Visiting the sick/neighbor/hospitalized Praying for your enemies Going the extra mile The “missed opportunities” from year to year, WOW, the list can go on and on; some become a way of life – a habit that needs breaking; some missed opportunities pass us … Continue reading A Fresh Start: Missed Opportunities
New Year
A Comfortable Life
As I consider a new year focus, I know without a doubt God’s Word is front and center. There is no other choice for me as God’s representative. I am a Herald of the King, an ambassador. As God’s chosen instrument to herald the gospel message of Jesus Christ, I must consider how I can … Continue reading A Comfortable Life
2025
January 1 "O God, I have tasted Thy goodness, and it has both satisfied me and made me thirsty for more. I am painfully conscious of my need for further grace. I am ashamed of my lack of desire. O God, the Triune God, I want to want Thee; I long to be filled with … Continue reading 2025
A Heart of Gold?
We like to think well of people for the most part; And sometimes we are arguing to that point. Have you ever made the statement, “Oh, well she/he has a good heart!”? Certainly, we would reason for the goodness of our own heart, having a virtue and integrity that surpasses many. And yet, Scripture is … Continue reading A Heart of Gold?
The Heart of Winter
This is the heart of winter when we look forward to a break from the pestilence of this earth. Yet, in the middle of January a fly drones throughout my house! Winter may limit pestilence greatly, but it will never fully eradicate their existence until the return of the garden of Eden-like conditions. For now, … Continue reading The Heart of Winter
Cough Up the Cornbread!
To escape the chore of the evening meal, we headed to Cracker Barrel. My mouth was watering for the warm, soft cornbread muffins. My favorites! As we waited for the food to arrive at our table, the server kindly dropped off a basket with several corn muffins inside. But what I had hoped to experience … Continue reading Cough Up the Cornbread!
Enduring For The Gold
Meeting someone whose demeanor and instruction creates a thirst for greater godliness is one of the special blessings in life. Pastor Ivan French was such a man. He was our pastor through seminary training as my dear hubby worked successfully for his Master’s in Theology degree. Pastor French spoke at various conferences with each church … Continue reading Enduring For The Gold
Taking a Stand in 2023
We are at the beginning of a New Year and entering unfamiliar territory. It may seem dark and anxiety laden. But whether you feel slight trepidation or total chaos ensuing, you have a choice to make. The earth was formless and empty, and darkness covered the deep waters. And the Spirit of God was hovering … Continue reading Taking a Stand in 2023
Spontaneous Praise
Happy New Year to each of you faithful readers on the Scarlett Road! Twenty-twenty-two’s arrival was a bit bumpy for several reasons; I will be sharing more about each of the reasons in the coming days. But for now, (?!) a grandbaby due this month is taking large quantities of time and energy since big … Continue reading Spontaneous Praise
A Fixed Eye!
From back problems caused by a herniated disc to a tear in my retina, and then more help for a thumb issue, again, I passed go and met up with knee trials. Doesn't it seem like we get out of one physical ailment in time for another? sometimes we may ride out more than one … Continue reading A Fixed Eye!
The Scarlett Road 