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…
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Frozen
I needed to get to the store Friday after the ice storm had settled down. However, when I pushed the button to open my garage, the door was frozen shut. I found a metal rod and chipped the ice away…
Needed–Encouragers!
Last week I led a Bible study for our ladies’ community group that meets in my home. It was part of a series from our book, “Faces of Friendship,” dealing with Acquila and Priscilla. The couple is often found in…
The Greatest Love Letter
Chocolate candy, red hearts, roses, cute stuffed animals or pillows, cards of all sizes – all spelling out (in one way or another) “I Love You!” That’s Valentine’s Day in a nutshell. I’ve missed being on the receiving end of…
January Blues
Were you singing to the tune of the “Blues” during the month of January? A lot of people do. Well, January is over, but we still have at least five or six more weeks of winter. It can be very…
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…
Heaven Awaits
Our adult Bible Fellowship has been watching and discussing a video series on heaven. As I sat there yesterday my memory was taking me back 34 years to the day that my mom passed away. I’ll never forget that Sunday…
No Matter the Size
There it was – a tall heavy duty cardboard box that had held my new hot water tank which my son, Lyle, had installed; waiting for me to break it down and put into my recycling bins. “Okay, Lord, I…
A Plugged Line
Why was the floor wet around my washer/dryer in the basement; why was there water on top of the dryer and splashes of water on other items nearby? With flashlight in hand, all pipes looked dry until I turned on…
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,…