Choosing to See the Bright Side
Savoring the Moment
When the weather gets warmer like it has over the past few days, I feel an incredibly strong pull to get outdoors. My family and I took a walk on Sunday. I had so many things to do at my house, but I’ve become wise enough to know that when my two teens are willing … Continue reading
Daffodil Reminders
We have had gorgeous weather here in Georgia over the past few days. Leap Day had the thermometer touching seventy degrees. I have never been a fan of cold weather and have been desperately searching for signs of spring even when they have been difficult to find. The daffodils, which I consider the most optimistic … Continue reading
He’s in the Rain Too
Yesterday, I was able to get outside and take a walk. It was supposed to rain, but it was fairly warm, and I decided to take a chance. I pray when I walk and I feel closest to God when I’m outside. It’s hard not to be in awe of God’s creativity when I hear … Continue reading
Groundhog Day Reflections
Today is Groundhog Day. It’s the day where people anxiously gather around a groundhog’s, zoo habitat and to see whether or not it will predict an early spring or six more weeks of winter. It’s a kind of bizarre ritual that we can thank German immigrants for bringing to America in the 1700’s. I’ll have … Continue reading
Standing on the Promises
Yesterday’s sermon was about Jesus preaching in his hometown synagogue. The people there, didn’t like what His message was, so they tried to kill Him. He walked away from them and went on His way. He was eventually killed because the folks in charge couldn’t deal with His message, but they learned in the end, … Continue reading
Loving Thy Neighbor
I love to share stories that show everyday people following Jesus’ example of the Good Samaritan. Jesus was an excellent storyteller and he went out of his way to share truth in a way that his audience could understand. It was very effective. Even people who have never set foot in church, can often recount … Continue reading
When the Plan is Out of Focus
My family and I visited Callaway Gardens for New Year’s Eve. It’s a resort at the foothills of the Appalachian mountains covered with walking and biking trails. It also has a butterfly house that’s a huge solarium with all types of flowers, trees and waterfalls and they incubate all types of brilliantly colored butterflies. It … Continue reading
The Wind is Blowing
I have been reading along with an online Bible study called #shereadstruth. We are currently journeying through Genesis, which never ceases to cast forth something new and different for me to ponder, every time I read it. This time I was reading the account of Noah, when something new presented itself for me to think … Continue reading
Never Grow Weary of Doing Good
The great state of Georgia, got some serious rain over the Christmas holiday. There were records broken. It was warm and very soggy. Miraculously, the skies cleared on Christmas Day and the weather was absolutely gorgeous for a couple of days. Kids and adults alike, were all a little stir crazy and we just had … Continue reading
God With Us
Have you ever had one of those days where nothing particularly good happened? Have you had one of those days where nothing catastrophic happened, but as you sat down from a long day of being productive, you couldn’t think of much to be thankful for? Yesterday was one of those days for me. I went … Continue reading