Kate said GOAL I’ve had lofty goals throughout my life – and some not so lofty. In the early 90’s my goal was to be published. Man, I thought of nothing else. I wrote, queried, wrote, queried. And, all I ever got were rejections. My goal changed To writing a 365-page devotional. And, I sat… [Read More]
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Five Minute Friday: NAME
Kate said name And, I am going to begin singing a praise song that unravels me every time it is played or sung…ready? \0/ What a beautiful Name it is What a beautiful Name it is The Name of Jesus Christ my King! You didn’t want heaven without us So Jesus, You brought heaven down… [Read More]
Five Minute Friday – CULTURE
Kate said CULTURE \0/ I am entering the room singing, Red, and yellow, black, and white. All are precious in His sight. Jesus loves the little children of the world. The World Our big, beautiful world is full of diverse cultures. I’ve had the privilege of experiencing several. I went to Cuba in 1999, on… [Read More]
Five Minute Friday: PROMISE
Kate said Promise Last week Kate said practice, this week promise – I am wondering if a “pr” trend is starting – perhaps next week it will be presence! We shall see. Five minutes Promise is a huge word, isn’t it? I rarely promise unless I know that I know I can keep it. One… [Read More]
Five Minute Friday – PRACTICE
Kate said Practice I love when I get to share about my most favorite school teacher of all time… Mrs. Mayfield, Highland Elementary School Fourth Grade, Lake Worth Florida. She was a clever, creative, kind, and perky lady. And, I was her favorite. Or, at least one of them!!! Practice does not make perfect. Perfect… [Read More]
Five Minute Friday: Opportunity
Kate said opportunity. I’ve had many over the years and even through a season of rebellion, due to hurt and a broken heart, I have grown and learned from the opportunities (I know) God presented to me. When my husband of 12 years announced he was having an affair back in 1978 I was devastated… [Read More]
Five Minute Friday – Touch
Kate said touch The power of touch. We have seen videos where a fussy, preemie baby is lying in a bassinet all alone and then someone puts their finger in the wee hole to touch that sweetness and baby responds with a peaceful pose. Or, remember years ago the photo that circulated of the doctor… [Read More]
Five Minute Friday: NEXT
Kate said next. I wasn’t familiar with the very old poem that Elisabeth Eliott often quoted until my cousin and I became “reunited” and began a regular email communication. We were both going through some trials and she told me she had learned to just do “the next thing.” In other words, don’t be much… [Read More]