The original post, Find the Pearls, was written a year ago. However, I found it needed some revision. So, I trust you can appreciate the following new revised version. Thanks for reading and if you have any comments, please feel free to leave a message. Also, if you enjoy reading my post I would love … Continue reading Finding the Pearls
forgiveness
A Fresh Start: Missed Opportunities
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
Can you hear the bell ringing again?
Can you hear the bell ringing again? Another school year in bloom; excitement abounds from pressed uniforms with shiny sneakers to new smelling books and brightly colored markers! A year with exciting, yet unknown, adventures to chase. Can you hear it? Not far off, grumblings ensue: the teacher is too strict, she gives too much … Continue reading Can you hear the bell ringing again?
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
Caveat lector: Let the Reader Beware!
This may be a bit gross for some prim and proper people, but I feel it must be said! There is such relief in successfully blowing snot out of your nose, whereby you are able to breathe, and your air passages feel cleared out, and your head feels ten pounds lighter. But shockers of all … Continue reading Caveat lector: Let the Reader Beware!
A Bright Shining Heart!
Dear Friends, Thanksgiving begins with "thankful living" and our heart attitude controls the strings! We truly are a blessed people! "Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sin is put out of sight! Yes, what joy for those whose record the LORD has cleared of guilt, whose lives are lived in complete … Continue reading A Bright Shining Heart!
A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!
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!
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!
The Potter’s Clay
Listen to me, if I could sit down with you and tell you all that has happened in my life, it would be one marveling session after another! Even I marvel, as I remember the hard, hard lessons that are a part of my story! As a hopelessly lopsided piece of earthenware wallowing deep in … Continue reading The Potter’s Clay
Life Beyond the Grave (Day 47)
This is supposed to be my last day of “no dairy, no sugar” fast for the month of March which I extended until Easter: Resurrection Sunday, April 17, 2022. I am a bit disappointed for it to come to an end because I do not want to fall back into old habits in thinking or … Continue reading Life Beyond the Grave (Day 47)
The Scarlett Road 