Because of Grace we Press On
I recently read this inscription on a card created by Blue Mountain Arts. “Life is all about how you handle Plan B” How many times in a week do we say “Well that didn’t work!” and have to move on to the next idea – Plan B or maybe Plan C or H. I’m thinking … Read more
A few days ago, I asked, “Ever have a day when everything went right?” And of course we all agreed, that hardly ever happens. So we get infatuated with the days when things settle down to a productive hum. I was in that zone awhile back, a feeling all sorts of confident, I tackled some … Read more
I’m going to shock you. Sometimes I don’t like Sunday. There! I said it! The 6 days before Sunday and the 6 days following Sunday are so busy, I want Sunday to be not busy, not scheduled, not just one more must-do-or-else. I thought Sunday was to be a day of rest. I don’t want … Read more
We have only a few days left of the Advent readings for this year. We all have traditions that we treasure: places we go, events we can’t miss, loved ones we visit, favorite things we bake. I’ve enjoyed reading these scriptures the past four weeks and hope you’ve found joy in reading the historical Christmas … Read more
I was talking with a friend yesterday who has children the ages of my youngest grandchildren as we talked I realized how blessed my life has been because of children. First my own, now grandchildren. As I write this, I look around and the evidence of children surrounds me. The pile of family pictures I’m … Read more
OK everybody up! Rise and shine! Good Morning…. It’s Friday everyone! Give me an F give me an R give me an I ….. need I go on? We all know what Friday means. Yes! Somehow Fridays, even Fridays at work seem to spark up a little more than other days. Why is that? It’s just … Read more
Just on the off chance you haven’t noticed, it’s Friday everyone. OK! Everybody UP! Rise and Shine! Have you heard someone say something like this? I have. Just recently, in fact. “What do you mean, enjoy my job? Work isn’t supposed to be fun. That’s why they call it work. Work is what you endure … Read more
When I was a little kid, I hated to hear my mom say “I doubt it”. That always meant I wasn’t going to get something I wanted. As I contemplated the passing week, I realized, I’m still not a fan of that word. Doubt leaves some gaping holes in my armor. Misunderstandings that make me doubt my value … Read more
Be blessed … I write a lot of cards and emails. Shocking, huh? I’ve often said that if Hallmark ever goes out of business; blame me because it’s probably because I quit writing cards. Up until the past couple years, I wrote real hold-in-your-hand cards for birthdays. Now I also send email or post on … Read more
I couldn’t help it. This morning I decided it was high time for me to go look up some scripture that talk about rain. If I copied them all here, you’d never get anything done today and I wouldn’t either. So after reading and cross referencing and thinking about all the constructive uses of rain, … Read more