The stifling heat of July confines me to the indoors. However, it isn’t without a great amount of productivity. Quickly becoming engrossed in reading material in preparation for my September fast and supplying me with ample blogging material, I thank God for the cool air being forced through the H-VAC system of our home. Next … Continue reading Preparation in Hot July!
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Finding the Pearls
As the years go by, the month of July has become a cruel month to cycle through! It is fraught with pain-filled memories. The kind that immobilizes a person causing one to wonder how you ever made it through or that you even experienced what has been scribbled down in your devotional journal. Yet only … Continue reading Finding the Pearls
Comfort Zone Vulnerabilities: The Long Way Home!
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!
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
Sourdough for Starters
I am 62 years old. Is it necessary to learn something new, especially in the kitchen? For some time now I have wondered if I really wanted to invest my time, money and energy in creating and maintaining a sourdough starter. An avid baker and willing creator of yummy meals, I find the kitchen is … Continue reading Sourdough for Starters
A Treasured Birthday!
What a whirlwind of a month this has been! October 2024 will not be quickly forgotten. Not only am I writing in my tenth year of blogging, but I achieved an age I never dreamed of reaching. Born in 1962, I turned 62 years old October 8, 2024! Early in the month, just two days … Continue reading A Treasured Birthday!
Let’s Celebrate!
Hi! I am a daughter of Eve! Yes, Eve, the mother of us all. Like Eve, I thought I knew better than God. Like Eve, I tried it my way. Like Eve, I stepped out of line and was forced to face the consequences. However, despite Eve’s sin bringing forth death for all, her name … Continue reading Let’s Celebrate!
An Unquenchable Joy
For years, I was a prisoner to my circumstances. Even though as a child I trusted in Jesus for the forgiveness of sins and my eternal state was settled, I lived in defeat more than victory. My joy was stolen whenever something hard came along. And the sad, sad part was, I always felt powerless … Continue reading An Unquenchable Joy
