Gratitude makes for a great attitude Last year I made a commitment to stop whining about winter. Â I dreaded winter every year because I don't like the cold, dark days it brings. Â I prefer the warm, long, sunny days of summer. Â God began to convict me of my sour attitude and I … Continue reading How Gratitude affects attitude
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Moments in Time
Time is moments once spent never to be returned again.   We may be at the same physical location and even with the same people, but each day and every moment within that day is unique to its own. One summer my husband and I met up with my daughter while she was in Orlando for a … Continue reading Moments in Time
Hiking
I've never thought of hiking as a dangerous sport. You're just walking through the woods right? Yet, for one day in this past summer, that proved surprisingly not true. Middle Tennessee has so many beautiful parks with mountain trails that are just challenging enough for a good workout. The trees are gorgeous any time of … Continue reading Hiking
Things I’ve learned
When I was a child every day when I got off the school bus my mother would ask me what I learned that day. Â Looking back, I probably didn't give her very good answers. Â Sometimes I would say "nothing," which surely couldn't have been true. Â I was just done thinking about school for the … Continue reading Things I’ve learned
When Life Seems Out of balance
My husband and I enjoy biking on the weekend. The greenway near our home is a beautiful place to ride. The paved trail runs along a long, winding river, complete with water falls and lined with lush flora and beautiful green trees. The air is fresh, smells wonderful, and feels great blowing in our face … Continue reading When Life Seems Out of balance
Why I blog
I'm a natural encourager. Â I can always see the good in people - their great qualities, characteristics and abilities when sometimes they can't see them for themselves. Â Actually, I'm pretty good at seeing the good in any situation, especially bad ones. Â Maybe that's because I tend to look for them. I love the Word … Continue reading Why I blog
Lessons from My Father’s Farm Life
The author reflects on their father's lifelong connection to family land, inheritance, and the hard work of farming tobacco. Memories of childhood, family ties, and lessons about life and mortality emerge after their father's passing. Ultimately, the narrative emphasizes the temporary nature of our existence and the value of cherished memories and legacy.
How to not be a worrywart
Do You Worry? I find myself getting anxious over many things. When I'm running late, struggling to reach personal or professional goals, family matters, the affairs going on in our nation. There is plenty to worry about in today's world, yet God tells us, Â "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation by … Continue reading How to not be a worrywart
Confessions of a Winter Whiner
I confess, I'm a a winter whiner. I prefer the long, bright, warm, sunny days, of summer with colorful flowers everywhere, green grass and lush trees, flip fops, and sun dresses. Winter, on the other hand, gets me depressed. Not just the cold and short days, but the many cloudy, dreary days. Sometimes in Tennessee, where … Continue reading Confessions of a Winter Whiner
