Eight years ago I wrote a book. It was the result of two years of work. I laughed and cried as I wrote and sometimes stopped writing for months at a time because I couldn’t handle it emotionally. The book started out as a notebook full of memories that I…
Read more“To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.” Isaiah…
Read moreGardening is a great hobby. Not only is it good exercise outdoors, but the results are worth the effort: colorful flowers, healthy vegetables, a lovely yard. Garden beds require a lot of attention, daily nurture. When my garden goes unattended, weeds surface and grow. They can take over if my…
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So many thoughts whirling through my head; thoughts and pictures I tried to keep buried in the recesses of my mind over the years believing God could never redeem something so unredeemable, so broken and shameful. FLASHBACK . . . The belt came through the last loop with a loud…
Read moreToday marks the Autumnal Equinox for the Northern Hemisphere or in simpler everyday language it is the first day of Fall. Our days now have just about an equal amount of light and dark hours. I live in the Northeast so Fall/Autumn for me begins the opportunity for wearing a…
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