Because of Grace we Press On
I learned a life lesson from a cartoon a few days ago. Who would think that attending the production of‘You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown’ at Cornerstone University would leave an impression, other than a persistent smile? You would have recognized the personalities of all the characters. Happy-go-lucky Sally, Contented Linus with his famous Blue … Read more
If you’ve read this blog just a few times, you will know that I promote friendship, good relationships, and kindness. My main goal is to be an encouragement and produce a spark of joy to anyone who stops by to read. I had a family and friend filled weekend. From the Friday night birthday gathering to the fellowship chili dinner … Read more
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
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
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
OK everybody up! Rise and shine! Good Morning ♪♫•*¨ To You ¸•♫¸.•.¸ ¸♥¸*♫*•.¸¸♥ Yesterday afternoon someone asked the typical preparedness question, “Got big plans for the weekend?” I was prepared with a most emphatic, “YES! I’m staying home.” In fact I crave being home. No matter how much I love being active and having a … Read more
Who else was relieved to wake up this morning and realize – YAY! It’s already Wednesday. Hurray! After two fabulous weekends of family, friends, fun, and festivities – we return to tasks we left in various stages of completion a few days ago. How we crave time off; hours of time spent with people we … Read more
Can it be only 3 days till the New Year? 2013 is so close we can see it. What will we do with these last few days before we open the calendar to the next year. I know. I hear you. New Year? New week? New day? There’s nothing all that different about going to … Read more