I love nature because I see the goodness of God everywhere in it. Sitting on my back deck early in the morning, feeling the sun warm the back of my neck to just the right temperature, beholding the blue sky, green trees, pink blooms on the rose bushes and hearing the sound of birds chirping … Continue reading Soaking up the goodness of God
Tag: Encouragement for Life
A life without hope
I had the privilege of traveling to Ukraine in the 1990's right after the breakup of the Soviet Union. Our choir was one if the first Christian groups to go in. One if the most stunning things I noticed was the blank stares of hopelessness on everyone's face. The country was in shambles and it … Continue reading A life without hope
I ditched cable news and brought peace back into my life
The problem The crash was so loud that it awoke both my husband and I. We normally sleep through thunderstorms, but this strike sounded like it hit something close to our house. The next morning we discovered our cable and internet was out. We fetched the bill to find the phone number to call them … Continue reading I ditched cable news and brought peace back into my life
How to deal with a jerk
Someone once told me there are two kinds of people in life - takers and givers. We've all known them, the takers who care nothing about anyone except themselves. They just want their way and have no regard for what it might cost someone else. Then there are those who are continually giving to others, … Continue reading How to deal with a jerk
The Missing Grandchildren
It was my husband's birthday party on Thanksgiving weekend and three adorable preschoolers were running around in circles, two elementary aged kids were jumping around on the floor and 10 adults were trying to make conversation in the midst of it all. It was loud and crazy and I loved it! That's when it struck … Continue reading The Missing Grandchildren
When bad things happen
Things started to go sour while I was at the dentist. I had to have two crowns. The receptionist had previously told me how much each crown was and how much my insurance would pay. She had given me a sheet of paper with my portion of the cost written on it. For those of … Continue reading When bad things happen
The Accuser
Watching the Supreme Court confirmation hearings last summer got me to thinking about all the crazy, stupid things that I did while I was in high school and college. Whether we believe Kavanaugh did or didn't do the things of which he was accused, do we really want to judge people on what they did … Continue reading The Accuser
Think on These Things
“Finally brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report. If there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy, meditate on these things.” Philippians 4:8 From reading this verse, I'd say that God is into … Continue reading Think on These Things
The Power of Five Minutes
If you work full time and have family responsibilities like I do, you know what a challenge it is sometimes to find the time to write. I use to have a goal of writing 15 minutes per day. Though minute, I often wouldn't start because I didn't have even fifteen minutes before I had to … Continue reading The Power of Five Minutes
Your Best Friend
Give me 8 full hours of your day and I'll return to you dividends that no other can. I'll refresh you, restore your spirit, heal your body, I am your best friend. I'll cause your mind to be alert so that you can learn, work, produce, and take care of those close to you. I'll … Continue reading Your Best Friend
