“The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?” Jer. 17:9 I began yesterday so energetically. I arose two hours sooner in preparation for resuming home school. I enjoyed my morning devotional and hit the walking trail shortly after sun up. I had energy…
Read moreI have a fear of needles. In fact, there’s a part of me that would rather remain ill than to have an injection. It’s silly I know but nevertheless, it’s true. I remember a few years ago when I had to receive an injection. I squeezed my eyes tightly closed…
Read moreMost summer vacations are spent on white sandy beaches, or enjoying trips to the mountains, sight-seeing, or visiting far-off family. That’s the way the plans for my summer were supposed to look. But God had other plans. You may recall I wrote about it last month. It’s hard to believe…
Read moreThis summer was one of peaks and valleys for me and my husband - emotionally, spiritually and physically. My dear mother died at the end of July and that was a deep valley for my family. There were also peaks, a short trip to Laguna Beach, time in Denver with…
Read moreI truly enjoy the variety of fruits that are available during the summer months. Grapes, berries, apples, bananas, peaches, plums, pears, kiwis, bananas, watermelon, mangos to name just a few. The colors and smells of the produce aisle or farm stand are so inviting. Paul talks about fruit in Galatians 5:22-23.…
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