I know we’re all tired of this cold, yucky weather. I keep thinking, “Tomorrow will be better. Tomorrow will be warmer” But instead I wake up to a fresh layer of snow covering the earth. Even now while I’m typing this I have snow covering my patio table. Dave brought it out a few weeks … Continue reading
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When I Don’t Get It My Way
Now I was mad. And I had every right to be, didn’t I? I kept asking myself over and over “Why do I have to change? I wasn’t the one who screwed up?” My annoyance was piqued and topping out on the high scale. This whole “following and being led by Him” is hard when … Continue reading
When Pouring Coffee Brought Change To My Life
For 10 years, I poured water into my coffee maker exactly the same way. My Black and Decker sat in the same corner on my counter. Each time I opened the lid, held the pot in my left hand and poured the water in. A year and a half ago we moved into our new … Continue reading
When I Didn’t Want to Follow
We hold onto big words like “Trust God.” Faith is easy when life is easy. Faith is easy when things go our way and we have need of nothing. But what about when it’s not? What about when what seemed secure is shaken and knocked off kilter? Finances become tight, loved ones suffer and the … Continue reading
Happy Birthday, Mom
Grief comes in waves. It’s foolish to think I can make it through January without tears. It’s been 15 years since my mother died. January 18 was her last day on earth. As the sun was rising, He came and escorted her home. I remember the day with precision and clarity. I remember the room… … Continue reading
Leaving Behind and Moving Forward
For a Monday morning, the fog outside gives the appearance that it’s much too early to leave the bed. I’m drawn to stay under the covers with my heavy lids closed for just a bit longer. But the clock doesn’t lie and the pets wanting food don’t care that it’s Monday or foggy. I’ve been … Continue reading
Secret Treasures at Christmas Time
One of my favorite things to do at Christmas time is curl up on the couch, sip hot cocoa, dim the lights and let the Christmas tree’s light fill the dark space. My mind quiets down and I begin to ponder. That word ponder always reminds me of the Bible verse in Luke 2 where … Continue reading