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It’s To Die For

January 31, 2023 by admin 16 Comments

But, Is It? You’ve heard the expression, right? Someone suggests you just have to try such and such because “it’s to die for.” Personally, I don’t like the expression because at 72 years old I want things “to live for!” Can I get a witness! But, Today… I want to share something with you that… [Read More]

Filed Under: Heart, Home, Hope Tagged With: Cross, faith, Golgotha, hope, Jesus, John3.16, Lent, love, to die for

On Grandparenthood

January 23, 2023 by admin 22 Comments

The Good, The Bad, The Ugly! I am a much better Mimz (Grandma) than I was a Mom. That is my true confession. Don’t get me wrong – I was attentive, caring, engaged, and present for my three. Even as a single Mom I was all those traits; however, I went “on tour” for several… [Read More]

Filed Under: Heart, Home, Hope Tagged With: beliefs, faith, family, fascinating, fun, Grandchildren, grandmother, grandparents, lessons, life lessons, WONDERful

Let’s Hear It For The K’s!

January 3, 2023 by admin 12 Comments

Welcome 2023! Anyone ready for a brand-spanking new year? Hands up all over the room! Both of my arms are up and waving in a clean and clear new year. 2023…I have no resolutions. I have no grand plans. What I do have? A Godly Hope that we will live a year of kindness, kingdom,… [Read More]

Filed Under: Heart, Home, Hope Tagged With: 2023, adjective, faith, hope, kept, kindness, Kingdom, love, New Year, oneword, oneword2023, Review, theme

It Wasn’t An Accident

December 15, 2022 by admin 8 Comments

In The Beginning The Old Testament declares many prophetic scriptures regarding the birth of a Messiah – a Redeemer for all mankind. The first mention of Him, Jesus Christ, is found in Genesis 3.15… “I will put enmity [hostility] between you [Satan] and the woman, and between your [Satan] offspring and her offspring; He [Jesus… [Read More]

Filed Under: Heart, Home, Hope Tagged With: accident, Christmas, History, Jesus, Messiah, Prophecies, prophets, Truth

Perfect For Gift Giving!

December 7, 2022 by admin Leave a Comment

Is A New Bible On Your Christmas List? Well, search no further – Thomas Nelson Publishers have just come out with a real winner! The Matthew Henry Daily Devotional Bible with 366 daily devotions by Matthew Henry. Matthew Henry (1662-1714) Is one of the great saints in history. He wrote extensive expositories of both the… [Read More]

Filed Under: Books I've Read, Heart Tagged With: Bible Gateway, Bible Gateway Blogger Grid, Bible Gateway Partner, book review, devotional, Matthew Henry

Who’s Going To Say No?

November 14, 2022 by admin 18 Comments

Joseph But it happened about this time, when Joseph went into the house to do his work, and none of the men of the house was inside, 12 that [Mrs. Potiphar] caught him by his garment, saying, “Lie with me.” But he [SAID NO] and left his garment in her hand, and fled and ran outside. Genesis 39.11-12 Background… [Read More]

Filed Under: Heart, Home, Hope Tagged With: character, Church, Doing Right, faith, God, Hard Things, Honest, hope, Jesus, Joseph, just say no, no, the pit, Truth

This Is My Story & I’m Sticking To It

October 18, 2022 by admin 18 Comments

October Is My Jam Yes, it’s my birthday month. Yes, it’s the bestest weather of the entire year. Yes, I love to make soup!!! But, it’s also a hard month – ten years ago on the 27th, on a perfect October morning my mom entered her eternal rest within the gates of heaven. It is… [Read More]

Filed Under: Heart, Home, Hope Tagged With: birthday, God, home, Jesus, Legacy, life, my story, story, testimony

Twenty-five and Counting!

September 22, 2022 by admin 8 Comments

A New Book Is Born! I wasn’t sure I had it in me – but The Lord assured me I did! So here we are, WOMEN, SEE US SOAR! A little play on “Woman, Hear Me Roar!” It’s no secret I hold women in high esteem. In all honesty? I think women are pretty incredible. If… [Read More]

Filed Under: Heart, Home, Hope Tagged With: Amazon, Bible, freedom, new book, women

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What exactly are my BELIEFS? I believe in God the What exactly are my BELIEFS? 
I believe in God the Father.
I believe in Jesus Christ. 
I believe in Holy Spirit. It is Them who give me life.
My BELIEFS are deeply planted in a very strong foundation of Biblical proportion! My sister and I,  the only children born to Terry and Hal, are true baby boomers! Our dad served in "the war to end all wars" WW2. We went to church. We said our prayers. We memorized Bible scriptures. We sang choruses and hymns. We believed.
Yet, my BELIEFS became personal later in life. I realized He is the only Way, the only Truth, and the only Source of Life - real forever life. 
My BELIEFS became the very essence of my life. 
I will never regret this decision.  I will never stop testifying of God's Grace and Mercy. 
My BELIEFS are grounded and sure.
Are yours?
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Our tiny home of SAFETY. We've lived here 3 years, Our tiny home of SAFETY. We've lived here 3 years, and it truly has offered us sanctuary. Our children and grandchildren all live a distance from us, but we never really feel far from them. We nurture our relationships.
There have been many instances in our/my life that SAFETY seemed a foreign comfort. 
A time when I would keep a track on replay in my cars sound system. The song? You Are My Hiding Place by Selah. I also had the scripture from Psalms on a sticky note on my dash. The words gave my mother's soul great SAFETY and comfort. 
That season ended with good results after a very hard and long road. Once again, my heavenly Father wrapped me in the SAFETY of His presence.
We all have suffered angst of soul, and it is a hard, hard road. What brings you safety during the difficult times?
You are my hiding place; You will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance. Psalm 32.7
This is an aerial shot of our tiny house COMMUNITY This is an aerial shot of our tiny house COMMUNITY. We downsized in 2019 into a 399 square feet tiny home. It's the best decision for us in this season of our life. We're in "late autumn" if you recall my post from the other day!
Our COMMUNITY consists of 12 tiny houses, two of which are Airbnb's. There are young people, old people, single people, married people, retired people, and working people. We are a diverse COMMUNITY.
Diverse faiths, diverse politics, diverse hobbies, and interests. But the one common thing is that we all look out for one another.
That's what good, caring communities do. In a fashion we are family and we care about each other's welfare.
I've made a pot of chicken soup for one couple. I went out each day for a milkshake  for one with strept throat. I left a care bag of covid aids at another. 
COMMUNITY. I want to be a good participant in ours, in our actual family, and with my online people. 
Do you actively participate with your COMMUNITY regardless of type?
"How good and pleasant it is for communities to dwell in peace."
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The sun is definitely doing its seasonal shift wor The sun is definitely doing its seasonal shift work! But, I'll take sunshine at any angle! 🌞 ☀️ 🌤  #fromfarm2flattotinyhouse #saturyayvibes #tinyhouseliving
There are few things in life I find as FASCINATING There are few things in life I find as FASCINATING as God's hand on a thing or a person. Let me explain.
Sitting with a loved one gazing at a star-filled summer sky, deep in grief, and asking the Lord to show us a sign of His mercy. Immediately, a brilliant shooting star appeared. FASCINATING. 
Walking in a lush meadow, crying out to the Lord for a son in trouble. Asking Him to give me a sign that everything would turn out okay. I look down and there at my foot a 4-leaf clover. (This has happened several times.) All turned okay. FASCINATING. 
Another time, another son, and and the Lord specifically instructed to "sit still, my daughter." And a 5 month no communication ensued. Result? A deep healing between us. FASCINATING. 
Painful, penetrating marital problems and the prayer "I'm done, Lord," and His reply? "Stay, and I'll give you the grace." I did. He did. And, grace was poured out. FASCINATING. 
A desperate, broken soul. Afraid. Alone. And the God of all mercy tenderly told me He was mine. A repentant heart had healing.  FASCINATING. 
I pray you know this FASCINATING God as Savior and Lord! He is a wonder!
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Doubtful to think anyone reading this hasn't felt Doubtful to think anyone reading this hasn't felt BROKEN at one time or other. Can I have a show of hands? Yup, that's what I thought! 
I have suffered BROKEN at least ten times in my 70+ years. The very first traumatic "broken" was at 27 when my husband dropped his infidelity bomb on our world.  Three kiddos under 9, and I was launched from my chocolate chip cocoon into the big scary world of single motherhood. I was BROKEN in every way imaginable. I knew the Lord, and He knew me, but I pushed my fist in His face and said, "How could You?" He graciously stepped back and I proceeded to free fall for 5 years. BROKEN,  stokin' and a hot mess. He came to me in 1984 and said, "Enough." I listened. I broke. And He redeemed the years! Since then, I've walked through BROKEN  with adult kids, and that pain is beyond any other. But, I know the Healer of BROKEN, and He is at the ready and more than willing.  Do give Him a try!!! 

The spirit of a man will sustain him in sickness, but who can bear a broken spirit? Proverbs 18.14
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