The short days of winter when darkness lasts longer than the light is often difficult for many. I can struggle with the heavy sometimes depressing season void of color and light. This past winter seemed to be extra dark adding to that a difficult valley to cross. So, it felt extra special when we saw … Continue reading A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!
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Closer To Your Heart; NOT A SLOGAN
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
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
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
Jehovah Rohi: The LORD is my Shepherd
I cannot fully express how dispiriting it feels to come down off the mountain. But likely you know, just as Elijah knew (1 Kings 18:36-19:4)! This morning, after spending time in my study of God’s powerful names, I went upstairs and began dusting a dresser. I was struggling with many things, especially burdened after a … Continue reading Jehovah Rohi: The LORD is my Shepherd
The Scarlett Road 