Streets of Gold
Last week on one of my morning walks, the sun had just begun to shine its beautiful rays onto the sidewalk now covered with a thick layer of freshly fallen…
Locked or Open Door?
Last Thursday was the day we had our community group of ladies' meeting at my home. As usual, I put my sign on the door, "Ladies, just walk in." However,…
Pass It On
The other day when my son, Lyle, was here, he helped me get my gas fireplace lit. The pilot light wouldn't come on until after several tries of getting that…
Leave it There
I have always known that bitterness can eat like a cancer and it needs to be dealt with as soon as possible as it can cause literal physical damage. I…
A Loss for Words
Have you ever felt like you just didn't have the words to say when: >someone lost a loved one? >someone was diagnosed with a serious health condition? >someone was told…
What the World Needs Now
Our church concluded some special meetings with Life Action Ministry this past week. One of the evening messages was particularly a blessing to me. The speaker's emphasis was on I…
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…
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,…
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…
When Times Get Tougher
I'm sure we've all been there; things have been going just fine and all of a sudden something happens that shakes our life and we don't see any light at…