Because of Grace we Press On
I woke up this morning – too early for a Saturday – with this thought on my mind. “I look up to the mountains; does my strength come from mountains? No, my strength comes from God, who made heaven, and earth, and mountains.” Psalm 121:1 I knew instantly the source of that verse and why … Read more
My heart ached for my friend who tearfully said, “I’m so disappointed.” She didn’t even have to tell me why; I just knew her spirit was crushed at that moment because something had gone wrong. I visited my daughter who, at age 38, had a stroke and is enduring an intense, laborious recovery. I see … Read more
Just wondering . . . have you ever had a day when everything went right? Maybe it will be today. It’s a NEW DAY everyone and it’s Friday. Today I am thankful that there is a new day out there, are you? Before the sun comes up … think of it … what will I … Read more
I treated myself to two extra hours of sleep this morning. I know…Out of character, huh? But what kind of friend would I be if I didn’t wake you up with a happygram for your Friday. And it is Friday. As I was contemplating time with God today, I went to the book of James … Read more
Do you ever wake up in the morning and think “Ugh! What am I going to wear today?” I turn on the news and they have all the advice about what to wear “out at the bus stop” and how bundled up I need to be, but that’s the easy part. I have a couple … Read more
OK everybody up! Rise and shine! Good Morning everyone! It’s Wednesday …. the middle of the week – and boy it is COLD out there! Here are some ways to warm up our day from the inside out. Having an attitude of gratitude, practicing being thankful is a catalyst. It changes e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g. It takes an act … Read more
OK everybody up! Rise and shine! Up! Up! Up! Good Morning to You I looked outside and guess what!?! There is white glitter all over the ground. I think I recognize it and I think I love it floating in the sky a lot more than I like it piling up on the ground. I … Read more
I’m looking for a turnaround day – starting now! So all I have to say is WOW! I’ve got a to-done list as long as I am tall today. I’ve already been at work on chiseling away at it – but what kind of friend would I be if I didn’t stop for a moment … Read more
Let’s hear it for Friday. Louder! I can’t hear you …It has sure been a week, hasn’t it? Do your weeks sometimes remind you of that college challenge to see how many grown people can fit into a telephone booth? Or maybe a Volkswagen Bug? I realize some of you might not even know what … Read more
There is nothing that adds speed to my steps than oversleeping – guess what. That’s me today. Where does the time go? Even if a day drags by, once the sun goes down, I’m sure the minutes in an hour are compacted into much shorter units. But here I am – ready for the day, … Read more