Excuses!
We can be real good at making excuses, can’t we? Especially if we don’t want to do something or go somewhere. We may say that we have a prior commitment, or we’re really not feeling well, or we have to…
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Only One Life
The words of a precious old hymn keep resounding in my mind lately. They have challenged my heart. I’m sharing them this morning to also bless and challenge you. The hymn: “Only One Life,” by Avis Christiansen – Only one…
Giving Your Best
The Olympics has grabbed the attention of a lot of people, including myself, in certain areas of competition. It’s amazing to see world records being broken over and over again. The one thing you don’t see is anyone crying for…
A Bare Tree
It seems my maple trees are being reluctant in letting their leaves fall to the ground this year. But my crabapple is completely bare. It’s kind of a sad sight to look at and it makes me think about our…
“Feeding Time”
It was rather sad news last week when I learned my one month old great granddaughter was going to have laser surgery. Both of her little cheeks were tied, as well as her tongue and lip, making her feeding time…
Be the Exception
Weddings! They are beautiful, aren’t they? My granddaughter’s last weekend was no different. The weather was beautiful, the venue was beautiful and of course, the bride, too. I couldn’t help but think of my own so many years ago and…
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,…
The Preparations
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. It comes and goes all too quickly, but this year was as special as I had hoped it to be with several of my family members gathered with me. It takes a lot…
No Standing Still of Time
I love this grandfather’s clock in the corner of my dining room. My father-in-law made it many years ago. The chimes are soothing to my ears as well as the steady “tick-tock.” Of course, if I forget to wind it…
What Kind of a “Bloomer” are You?
Our summer is quickly drawing to a close; but I certainly have enjoyed the variety of flowers in my yard this year. They’re all different; some blooming early, some later, some bloom all summer, and a few only display their…