May I share with you a glimpse into an impeded mind sputtering for a connection? – just this morning I have: Thrown wet towels into the dryer along with the dryer paper – but forgot to start the dryer 😉 (a common occurrence) Just noticed something in the microwave. After making breakfast smoothies, I had … Continue reading Closer To Your Heart; NOT A SLOGAN
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Closer To Your Heart; To Live on A Balcony!
As my husband and I toured the Biltmore Estate for a second time, I was pleasantly surprised to find a terrace opened for our viewing pleasure. Positioned on the backside of the estate where fresh air could naturally flow into the adjoining rooms for the comfort of the guests, this portico was breath-taking. From the … Continue reading Closer To Your Heart; To Live on A Balcony!
Closer To Your Heart, Day 4
How I live my life matters, thus, it matters how I invest my time! In my previous post I shared the “motto” for this month of fasting: Closer To Your Heart! To see this goal realized, I am “fasting” from television and making a better use of my time, as well as watching the foods … Continue reading Closer To Your Heart, Day 4
Closer To Your Heart!
If you grew up in Sunday School, as I did, you probably know the story of Elijah defeating the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel (1 Kings 18). Elijah stood in victory after God sent the consuming fire burning up the offering as well as “the wood and the stones and the dust, and licked … Continue reading Closer To Your Heart!
THE INSIDE MAN!
Recently, I reached out to my nephew who has been incarcerated for more than 6 years. Each time I include Scripture in my correspondence, always looking to see how he responds. As more and more time drags on, my mind can easily think the worst. But once again, I was blessed by the response I … Continue reading THE INSIDE MAN!
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
CHRISTMAS: What has God asked you to surrender?
This class is way over my head; why should I bother trying to keep up? Why was I given such a difficult assignment? My marriage is not what I bargained for nor is raising children, it’s just too hard! If I have to pack one more box and be uprooted again... Have you ever grumbled … Continue reading CHRISTMAS: What has God asked you to surrender?
Snow, Fire & Hail
Visiting our son and his family has brought a growing amount of trepidation. While we love spending time with our oldest and his lovely wife as well as our beautiful granddaughters, for the last 3 trips to Colorado, the adventure has been over the top. Three trips ago, an evacuation for their subdivision was encouraged … Continue reading Snow, Fire & Hail
Jehovah Jireh: the Lord our Provider, Part 1
God tested Abraham “After these things God tested Abraham…” Genesis 22:1, ESV God tests us “Every person’s way is right in his own eyes, But the LORD examines the hearts.” Proverbs 21:2, NASB “but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not to please man, but to please God who tests … Continue reading Jehovah Jireh: the Lord our Provider, Part 1
The Scarlett Road 