Mmmm – isn’t it nice to walk into a house with a wonderful aroma of freshly baked pie – blueberry, apple, or peach? Or how about when the stew has been cooking all day in the crock pot and the house smells of stew meat, potatoes, carrots, and onions. My…
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For years, Psalm 91 was a favorite of mine. I even used it as my first email address. This week, my neighbor posted this photo of our lake’s resident swan family, and I instantly recalled those beautiful verses: Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the…
Read moreI had prayed for inspiration this week for my entry here, and the moment came Sunday morning in church when a newer church member came and sat down by me. While we were speaking of God’s goodness, others around us were checking in on their phones waiting for the service…
Read moreIt seems the older I get, the more I yearn for simpler times. No agenda, no checking our cell phones, no hurrying here or there. Visiting on front porches or around campfires, simply sharing life, love, and laughter all the whilst sharing cherished memories, building new ones, and maybe sing…
Read more“What is none of the greatest lessons you’ve learned in life?” This unexpected question was asked of me recently, after a speech I gave to a teen girls group. After a moment’s thought my answer was; “One of the greatest lesson I’ve learned is that life rarely happens the way…
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