The Ultra Marathon
Saturday my son, Lyle, ran in what’s called a hundred mile ultra marathon. This wasn’t the first time he had done something like this; so he knew how grueling it could be. I watched him for a few days as…
Category Christian-devotional
What Kind of a Flower are You?
The flowers in my backyard have been such a blessing to me this year. The deer have left the lilies alone, and the variety of plants and colors have been stunning. You just can’t beat God’s creation. There’s seldom a…
Where Has Tender Mercy Gone?
Just turn on your TV and listen to the news and we hear and see anything but tender mercy demonstrated. Or consider your workplace, your home, and, yes, perhaps even your church. What’s happening in our country? What’s happening to…
Rather Safe Than Sorry
These mushrooms caught my eye on one of my morning walks last week. I’m not an expert as far as knowing if these are edible or not; but after checking with Google, I’d say, “Not!” So, if you walk in…
God Bless the U.S.A.
I hope all who are reading this today love our country and our flag and are thankful for this country that God has blessed us with. It was during the War of 1812 that Francis Scott Key wrote a poem…
Great is Thy Faithfulness
Friday morning on my early morning walk, I was blessed again as I watched the rays of the sun breaking through the tops of the trees. The first thing that came to my mind was the words of the second…
Remember Who You Are!
Yesterday was Father’s Day and it brought back lots of memories growing up on my parent’s farm. This is a picture of where I lived until the day I married. The home and barns are now completely gone; but the…
Specially Fashioned!
Have you felt the new modeling clay that they have for children today. It’s so soft and easy to handle and mold. It’s always fun to come up with some crazy looking animal or a funny person to fashion. We…
A Tiny Rose–A Big Reminder!
Of all my flowers in my flower beds, none thrills me more than my mini rose bush. I think it’s because it reminds me of a wonderful verse found in Isaiah, chapter 1, verse 18. “Come now, and let us…
Memory or Legacy
Memorial Day–A day to remember and honor the war veterans and honor our loved ones who have gone before us. All across our country are memorial stones; whether it’s for presidents or regular citizens. The only thing is, their legacy…