Because of Grace we Press On
I was thinking about how beautiful summer has been after the long, unforgettable, treacherous months of winter. I remember taking a picture of our deck wondering if we’d ever again wear t-shirts instead of parkas. On that day nearly all the wood on our deck was exposed except for a telltale strip of snow … Read more
I hear there is rain in the forecast; or is it snow? It’s April, after all. But that means cloudy and overcast, not much sun but what does that mean? Cloudy outside and a great opportunity to be sunny inside. Awhile back I wrote about how a candle shines brightest when the room is darkest. … Read more
Be still my soul, the Lord is on your side, bear patiently, the cross of grief and pain ….. In the morning when I rise, in the morning when I rise, in the morning when I rise, give me Jesus. Hovering between sleep and the first dawn of day, those songs made paths through my … Read more
The road ahead may seem impossible, might even seem like there is no road ahead, but that’s how life is. Mysterious, overgrown with complications, messy and often cold … Fear Not! Deuteronomy 31:6 (MSG) “Be strong. Take courage. Don’t be intimidated. Don’t give them a second thought because God, your God, is striding ahead of you. … Read more
Ok everyone . . .UP UP UP everybody up! Rise and shine! Good Morning There is never too much of this …. I woke up this morning to the sound of pouring rain. My first thought? The sliders are open I hope the floor isn’t flooded. My next thought? If you’re guessing it was ‘Ugh! … Read more