Draw From the Well
When I was a child growing up on my father’s farm; for years we didn’t have running water (imagine that!). My dad would draw water from our well and bring in a bucket of fresh, cold water for us to…
Category Christian-encouragement
Give Me This Mountain
At the age of 85 Caleb was ready to “take that mountain!” He had already joined forces with the other Israelites as they were taking possession of the Promised Land. Now, as the inheritance was being divided among the tribes,…
Come Walk with Me on the Water
The familiar story of Jesus walking on the water is found in Matt. 14:22-33. I’m still amazed at Peter’s request for Jesus to bid him come and walk on the water. Of course, we know what happened. We wouldn’t literally…
Don’t Be Cast Down!
The sunshine was such a welcome sight Saturday morning after so many dark, cloudy days. It brought to my mind something my oldest grandson, Shane, (who has down syndrome) used to love to say to me—“Sunshine on my shoulder makes…
Almost Home!
Last week, once again, brought back a lot of memories for me. It was 7 years ago, but I can remember so vividly the days leading up to my husband’s home going the day after Christmas. Perhaps the most special…
My Christmas Rose
I’ve had a mini rose bush in a corner as I go out my back door for several years. I can hardly believe it is still blooming even after all the cold and the snow. I call it, “My Christmas…
Not Another Disappointment!
Has anyone had a disappointment this week? Probably if we were honest with ourselves, we all would have to say, “Yes.” But how did you handle it? That’s the big question. Did it devastate you or did you work through…
Still Counting!
Well, I said last week I’d probably run out of numbers before I’d run out of things I was grateful/thankful for. And that’s exactly what happened. Last week I said I counted 106 buds and blossoms on what I’m calling…
Count Your Many Blessings
My Christmas Cactus has done it once again this fall. It is full of buds and blossoms; red ones and white ones. This year I’m calling it my blessing cactus. I have counted 106 blossoms and buds. For each one…
Do You See What I See?
This leaf caught my eye last week while I was outside. Those “Big Eyes” and little round mouth. A cat, of course! Can you see it, or do you see just a dried up old leaf? What about in real…