You might think making myself vulnerable to meet new people, or learning a new culinary skill, or pushing my rickety body to run, isn’t much of a repertoire for an out of the comfort zone way of life. But they are extremely uncomfortable. On the other hand, they remain barely classified as vulnerability when these … Continue reading Comfort Zone Vulnerabilities: The Long Way Home!
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A RACE WITH MANY WITNESSES!
Approaching the finish line of my very first 5K (at 62 years of age), I immediately noticed my thoughtful applauding son-in-law. He had positioned himself in front of and to the left of the finish line. Directly across from him, a small figure had been coached to stand on the right side. Thankfully, out of … Continue reading A RACE WITH MANY WITNESSES!
Training to Run a 5K (A definite “OUT OF MY COMFORT ZONE” Experience)
Never, and I mean NEVER was “running” a part of my makeup! Yes, certainly, it is a word I use often…I am running to the store; I’m running to drop this off at the post office; etc. But playing basketball in jr. high/high school/a year of college was the closest I ever came to having … Continue reading Training to Run a 5K (A definite “OUT OF MY COMFORT ZONE” Experience)
Ten Years of God-Blessed Breath (Part 2 of Ten Years Can Change a Great Deal)
My previous post, Ten Years Can Change a Great Deal centered on the reason behind the journey in writing on the Scarlett Road. I now share Part Two! Part 2: A sampling of what has transpired in these past ten years while writing! For myself: Alarming health issues with a Herniated disc, and in 2021 … Continue reading Ten Years of God-Blessed Breath (Part 2 of Ten Years Can Change a Great Deal)
Ten years can change a great deal!
Ten years ago, I was wondering if I would ever be able to get out of bed again! Ten years ago, I mourned the thought of not getting to hold a grandbaby in my arms! Ten years ago, I experienced the unexpected death of my earthly father! Ten years ago, I began writing on WordPress.com … Continue reading Ten years can change a great deal!
Stepping out into the Light
From Fear to Freedom Celebrating 10 years of writing on thescarlettroad.com AND sharing the post I wrote for Carolina College of Biblical Studies Spring 2025 edition of their magazine "Common Ground." Thanks to Kellie and Kristin's edits and graphic design! These talented women made my article come alive! "God cares about the anguish of our … Continue reading Stepping out into the Light
Praise HIM: Our Resurrected Savior and Lord! Happy Easter, 2025!
A great celebration day will commence in a matter of hours! Is your menu appealing, your Easter apparel worthy, and your admiration for a resurrected Lord heartfelt? At the beginning of my current 40 day fast, the Lord provided a WORD for me while continually bringing nourishment through His written Word for my spiritual body … Continue reading Praise HIM: Our Resurrected Savior and Lord! Happy Easter, 2025!
Running to the Good Shepherd
One of the most alarming sights to behold is the wolf entering the camp! I run as fast as my little sheep feet will carry me, fearful I won’t be in time…closer, closer, as close as I can climb…near to the Good Shepherd! Unfortunately, that felt way too close. In fact, since beginning my fasting … Continue reading Running to the Good Shepherd
The Coolest and Most Fun “over the river and through the woods” Excursion
Our Newport grands have each taken turns staying at Gram and Pop’s house. The older two visited last year (2024) at different times, while the third and youngest of the three (7 years old) came for several days at the end of last month leading into April (2025). Without a doubt our motto is to … Continue reading The Coolest and Most Fun “over the river and through the woods” Excursion
These Days, what are you Digesting?
I live in a parched land. My soul grows increasingly thirsty. I turn to one pursuit after another for my emptiness to be filled, my thirst quenched, my longing met. These activities can be shallow, empty or even sin-induced behaviors. Whether they be senseless browsing of the internet or reading or watching content that does … Continue reading These Days, what are you Digesting?
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