Into the Furnace!
I got to enjoy something for the very first time in my life last week; painting a ceramic figurine. It was so much fun and so relaxing. I chose my piece to work on – a plain white figurine. The…
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Just Be you!
I have been enjoying our rehearsals for the Christmas play this year, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” It’s fun “stepping outside of yourself” and playing a character so unlike yourself. I’m afraid some people don’t want others to know who they…
Clean Out Time!
These past several weeks have been major spring cleaning days for me – or I should say major clean out days! I’m just tired of stuff taking up room and being worthless to hang on to. It’s not just the…
The Fragrance of Christ
Yesterday marked my mother-in-laws 6th year since her passing. I always loved to watch her working in her flower beds. She had quite the nack of taking a simple “slip” from one plant and dipping it in “root grow,” stick…
Just Press On!
Falling apart? Defeated? Discouraged? Fearful? Anxious? Making wrong choices? Living with consequences as a result of bad choices? Wondering, “How can I press on because of my sin?” Well, guess what? We aren’t perfect – YET! And, yes, we make…
Like a Spring Flower
Before the ice storms and the snow storms hit, several of my spring flowers had already pushed their way up through the frozen ground. Now they are covered in several inches of a mix of both. But they will emerge…
Changed!
I was recently given this mug. Yes, it looks like two different mugs, but it’s only one. The mug with the black butterflies is when it’s empty and cold. But pour hot coffee, tea, or chocolate into it and slowly…
Facing a New Year
It seems like it’s been a whirlwind year; 2022 now history. If you’re like me, there have been trials, heartaches, and disappointments. But on the flip side there have been all sorts of blessings. But no matter, good or bad,…
Praising – Even in the Pits!
Our ladies “community Group” just finished for the season. We’ve had a great time together. Our Bible study has been, “A Woman After God’s Heart.” One of my favorite lessons was on Ministering Praise. I think we all need lessons…