Monthly Archives: July 2012

I often think of how very difficult it is for me, and I’m sure for others, to extricate ourselves from the temporary burdens and trials of this life, and to stay grounded in the eternal truths that govern all. When … Continue reading →

Speaking with a dear friend tonight, I was reminded of when my mother’s mother passed away. She had battled her illness for a very long time. She was actually diagnosed with cancer the day my daughter was born. I didn’t … Continue reading →

I found myself yesterday in conversation with a friend discussing life and all it entails. During our conversation, I recalled times when individuals spoke gentle, loving words to my heart in times of grave disappointment and shame. Ever have those … Continue reading →

I was reminded again this evening, as I walked around in our yard looking over the flowers I worked so hard to plant, how much nurturing is required to grow good things, pretty things, and how left unattended even for … Continue reading →

Erick fell in love with fishing when he was just a young boy and has hoped for a place of his own on the lake someday…As he nears 50, though still a few years away, and as Noah grows bigger … Continue reading →

I’m a people person. I love others. I enjoy getting to know people. I enjoy discovering idiosyncrasies through relating and observing. Relationship is something we all begin and end with in this life. It acts as the hand that molds … Continue reading →

I watch so little tv that I’m mostly out of the loop and have virtually no knowledge of hollywood or its stars. Years ago, I frequently went to the movies and can honestly say that even then most of what … Continue reading →

Sometimes my mind and heart fill with scriptures and I am encouraged throughout my days with reminders from God’s Word that have been hidden in my heart. I love those times when God speaks and we know He is compassionately … Continue reading →

As I walk through this difficult world, there is so much that I don’t understand, so much that burdens and sorrows my heart, yet I find in scripture, appeals from the Lord to trust Him, to follow and honor Him, … Continue reading →

Though I’ve been taught, as have most all of us, that a big bang occurred and from a resulting primordial soup came life as we know it on planet earth, that is not what I believe. I don’t believe either, … Continue reading →