What does the month of September mean? If you have followed my blog for an extended time you know that it means another “No dairy, no sugar Fast”! I can’t believe this is my 3rd year to share my experience as I abstain from dairy and sugar. I hope you will follow along with me … Continue reading NEEDED: Cheering Section
SUNNI SKY’S [Proverbs 23]
Have you witnessed a fool reveal the sum of their understanding? Have you cheered as an exceptionally wise person met a foolish opponent with the wisdom of Solomon? Many today live out their limited-time-existence in the foolish restriction of their own reasoning. But a few wise individuals seek knowledge and grow in their understanding of … Continue reading SUNNI SKY’S [Proverbs 23]
ROXANNE
October 1963 Since leaving for college the fall of 1980, I’ve lived away from my home town and family pretty much the whole time. My little brother was only 8 when I married. It is true living far away doesn’t allow you to process happenings as you would if you dealt with it on a … Continue reading ROXANNE
Funambulism
Thirteen years ago, we left Ringgold Georgia and the first home we ever purchased. We also left our church Rodney pastored, which sat along State Line Road, separating Tennessee and Georgia, but on the Chattanooga side. A beautiful area we had grown to love was now being replaced with the rural area of the northern … Continue reading Funambulism
For I Am Fearfully & Wonderfully Made
When I wrote my post entitled, Proverbs 19: And The Sonogram belongs to . . ., I made the comment that my birthday is October 8 and if my granddaughter wanted to come earlier in the month she was due, she could be born on my birthday. Who knew she would take me up on it … Continue reading For I Am Fearfully & Wonderfully Made
When the bottom drops out (Proverbs 22)
What happens when the bottom drops out? What happens when life isn’t the picture-perfect existence you always dreamed of, like if you are unable to have children, or you do have children and they are diagnosed with a health defect? Or, maybe your spouse walks out on you? Or, what if you get sick? What … Continue reading When the bottom drops out (Proverbs 22)
Dear Men (Did it make you mad?)
So, I shared this on my Facebook wall and received an ugly response, and yes, the ugly response came from a man! Let me explain why I posted it in the first place. It wasn’t to bash the male population. It wasn’t to secretly convey that my husband needs to change, either. I shared the … Continue reading Dear Men (Did it make you mad?)
I Shall Not Be Shaken!
I was lying on the couch, my whole body shaking with uncontrollable tremors, I just kept praying the same prayer over and over. At one of the most alarming times of my life, I felt immobilized. Now, when alarming times come, history with the Lord provides prospective. Trusting He knows more than I do helps … Continue reading I Shall Not Be Shaken!
The “Scarlett” Letter, Part 2
So I got the guy BUT (there is that dreaded word; if you missed it, see The “Scarlett” Letter, part 1) we had no idea what we were up against! The truth is “Happily-ever-after” only comes from self-sacrificing, selfless love, the type Christ had when He laid down His life for the sins of the … Continue reading The “Scarlett” Letter, Part 2
The “Scarlett” Letter
On October 28, 1980, I received the letter. It was folded several times and pinned to the bulletin board hanging outside my dorm room. I quickly noticed it had been written at 3 in the morning because not only was the date scribbled down but also the time of writing. The writer actually jotted out … Continue reading The “Scarlett” Letter
The Scarlett Road 