Stones I know a thing or two about stones, rocks, and gems – my husband is a “rockologist” and a faceter of rare stones. Plus, we lived in the Blue Ridge Mountains of the Appalachian Mountain Range for thirty years. There, rocks grow like weeds. Seriously. De-rock a plot and in one year? It’s filled… [Read More]
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Grace
Word of the Year Do you participate in a word of the year? Do you select it or do you let a word pick you! I am of the latter discipline. It’s a Holy Spirit thing. It is usual for a word or principle to start showing up in my readings around December 1. I… [Read More]
Peace
The Power of Peace Raise your hand if you watched “Christmas with The Chosen.” Hands going up all over cyberspace! Was it not wonderful? We saw it in the theater and then we watched it again this past Sunday. I especially liked the Names of God segments. Lara Silva, the actress who plays Eden in… [Read More]
Grow Up!
It Is Seriously Time! To grow up. This message is for anyone and everyone who has walked this faith walk for a while. How grown up are we? Do we still get shocked when “things” happen? Do we easily disappoint? Do we lose hope at the slightest of bad news? Grow Up! In his letter… [Read More]
Happy Birthday 2021
Happy Birthday! Another rotation around the sun! And, what a spin it was! From October 14th, 2020 through October 14th, 2021 has been filled with some good, some bad, and some ugly. But, here we are — alive and well. The year included a lot of family time. Thanksgiving 2020 was so fun – we… [Read More]
We Are God’s Poem
God’s Poem Don’t you love when you learn something you didn’t know? It’s been staring at me for years but until Pastor Josh brought it out in a sermon I had no idea. Ephesians 2 For you faith people – I bet you’ve read this passage a zillion times – I know I have. Ready?… [Read More]
Hold The Salt!
Hold The Salt! As most of my readers know I was tagged with another title three weeks ago. Heart patient! I went to the hospital on August 21 and on August 22 I was told I had congestive heart failure. Shocked? Yes, I was. My hospital stay involved several firsts! A CATscan. An Echocardiogram. An… [Read More]
Five Minute Friday: Strong
Kate said strong. My first-born son was asked in an 11th Grade class, “Who is the strongest person you’ve ever met?” His answer was simply two words, “My mom.” I was floored when he told me that. Floored, and flattered! My first two kids went through the hard with me. The separation and the divorce…. [Read More]