Cast Your Burden on the Lord “What a stunning contrast, sun and ice,” I thought as I glanced down from my lawn chair to make sure the ice was as solid as it looked. It was a great way to begin our grand sons spring break. The sun’s rays bounced off the freshly fallen snow… Read More »

Sweet Little Mama 2008 I had taken Mom for her weekly hair appointment on a warm, sunny day in May. Mom considered her stylist, Brigitte, an adopted daughter and Brigitte considered Mom as adopted Mom. I would read a magazine while Mom was in Brigitte’s loving care for a half hour. When Mom’s appointment was… Read More »

Tomorrow What is it about the thought of “tomorrow” that causes some of us to hope and others to fear? Perhaps it is where we place our faith. If we live only for the present world, the dread of tomorrow’s trials can destroy our joy for today. If we live in the light of eternity,… Read More »

LETTERS TO MY CHILDREN My Dearest Joseph, Your gift of the letter for my birthday is more than beautiful. I will treasure every word in my heart. Your response to the Spirit of God is amazing. He, the Almighty Creator, will continue to reveal much to you. Know the Holy Spirit has anointed your eyes,… Read More »

WHITE AS SNOW I live in a house with white siding and I’m usually always happy with the appearance and how it looks. That is, until a new snowfall. Monday morning God gave us another winter wonderland. I looked out my window at 7 am and was blown away by the beauty. Pine trees decorated… Read More »

Needing Attention As you know if you have been reading blog, I share my home with five cats. One has particularly bonded with me, a tortoise shell named Mittens. I tell her every morning that she is the most beautiful cat in the whole world. My first chore is to feed the cats before I… Read More »

Getting At the Truth I was summoned to serve on a jury today at our local county courthouse. I wondered what the case might be. I wondered if I would be chosen to be one of the 12. My son was summoned not that long ago so I asked him how they selected which ones… Read More »

His Plans Have you ever felt your life was in a standstill going nowhere, your life purpose, un-accomplished? I was there thirty years ago. Our children were grown and my dad, a military man had just died. I was feeling like “what is left, what now, Lord is my life over?” Not only had I… Read More »

It’s New There is just something about coming home with something new that you have been wanting for some time. It could be something as simple as a new appliance, a new chair to replace that old worn-out but very comfortable one, or something as big a new vehicle. When we get it home, we… Read More »

Blessed By God There is a famous hymn about stopping and counting our blessings when we feel beaten up and are about ready to give up. “When upon life’s billows you are tempest tossed, When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost, Count your many blessings, name them one by one, And it will surprise… Read More »