“The way to happiness: Keep your heart free from hate, your mind from worry. Live simply, expect little, give much. Scatter sunshine, forget self, think of others. Try this for a week and you will be surprised.” ― Norman Vincent Peale Lord, help me to keep my focus on all the is pure and lovely.Continue reading “The Way to Happiness”
Category Archives: A word of prayer
A Fragrant Offering
“Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” Ephesians 5::2 However you choose to honor God with your offerings, monetary or otherwise, may that offering be as fragrant to ourContinue reading “A Fragrant Offering”
Through the Psalms, Chapter 8
1, 3 &4, 9 “Lord, our Lord, How majestic is your name in all the earth! When I consider your heavens, The work of your fingers, The moon and the stars, Which you have set in place, What is mankind that you are mindful of them, Human beings that you care for them? Lord, ourContinue reading “Through the Psalms, Chapter 8”
Whatever is Lovely
Sometimes this can be challenging. When the world, or your own personal world, feels as if it is falling apart, remember the joy of having a savior and the beauty he places around us. Drink in his creation and his word. Yes, think of all the excellent things he has gifted us. Have a wonderfulContinue reading “Whatever is Lovely”
The Seedling
The Seedling—ON BLOG Sitting on the glider on the backyard swing set, I bask in the beauty of an early spring day. As I rock gently back and forth, the soft squeaking of the glider mesmerizes me, like the gentle creaking of a comfortable rocking chair. High in our mulberry trees, the male cardinal callsContinue reading “The Seedling”
Faithfulness
Some inspiration this spring morning from Charles H. Spurgeon “Every promise of Scripture is a writing of God, which may be pleaded before Him with this reasonable request, ‘Do as Thou hast said.’ The Heavenly Father will not break His Word to His own child.” Father, thank you for your Word and for always keepingContinue reading “Faithfulness”
Taste and See
This verse reminds me of the Dr. Suess book, “Green Eggs and Ham.” You, know, where the character repeats, “I do not like green eggs and ham” throughout the book–at least until he finally tastes them. Then he loves them. This is so true for our friends who’ve never tasted God’s goodness. They think theyContinue reading “Taste and See”
Through the Psalms, Chapter 7
Chapter 7, vs 1-2 & 17 Lord my God, I take refuge in you; Save and deliver me from all who pursue me, Or they will tear me apart like a lion And rip me to pieces with no one to rescue me. I will give thanks to the Lord because of his righteousness; IContinue reading “Through the Psalms, Chapter 7”
Welcome, Spring!
Winter went out like a crazy man: winds howled, gusting to 60 miles an hour, and in spite of above freezing temperatures, it snowed most of the day. Fortunately, Spring has not disappointed, and she has entered like a lady. Temperatures in the 50s with a blue, sunny sky. My pear tree is starting toContinue reading “Welcome, Spring!”
A Child’s First Steps
A Child’s First Steps Do you remember watching a baby learn to walk? First, he holds Mom’s hand tightly, walking with the reassurance of that grip. Soon he lets go, taking tentative steps on his chubby legs. Back and forth he walks, from Mom to Dad and back to Mom. He has complete confidence; hisContinue reading “A Child’s First Steps”
Growing Our Faith Together 