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…
Category times of trials
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…
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…
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…
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,…
HOPE
I’m sharing a message that I received on one of my Christmas cards recently that blessed my heart. It says: “HOPE doesn’t come from predictions about the future, the promises of politicians, or the next new policy. HOPE is found…
Thank You, Lord
I’m sure many of you (including myself) have gone through some very trying experiences this year; things that were hard to say “thank-you” for. I don’t think we always need to be thankful FOR the situation, but we can be…
Out on a Limb?
As mad as I can get at the squirrels when they eat up all the birdseed in my feeders, I have to admit they are one of God’s creatures that are simply fun to watch. One day I watched as…
It’s Good Medicine!
I totally dislike medicine, and many of them certainly don’t like me! I’m presently dealing with a prescription that I feel has been giving me several problems. Fortunately, my doctor is finally having me stop it for a month to…