Living Life Unedited
America, the Beautiful stirs my heart whenever I hear it sung. The fabric of our country has been woven through the centuries with the strength and faith of her people. The courage of early …
Reflections on Freedom: Pray for America the BeautifulRead More
Spring cleanup takes a lot of forms, from cleaning inside the house to sprucing up the yard. The other day I tackled some long overdue yard work, raking old leaves from fence line and …
Do you feel like you're doing your best but still coming up short? Feelings of inadequacy are overwhelming and possibly crippling. Do need some words of worth for your …
In spring, each day brings something new. The leaves on trees and blooms on flowers appear, especially after rain. Birds are building nests, selecting safe places for their young. Many nests are …
Have you ever needed rest and a change of scenery? The pandemic has limited social involvement and entertainment. One of my favorite hashtags of the past year is #stuckathome. Can you …
Continue celebrating the Resurrection every day! It's not a"one and done" deal. Reflect on memories but keep it's importance in the forefront of your mind. Do you have Easter memories from …
An intense, powerful storm passed through our area. Lightning flashed like strobe lights, pounding thunder shook windows, sheets of rain poured from the angry sky. Lights flickered. Would we …
Have you ever purchased something that you thought would bring joy, but later you were disappointed by it? The other day I felt discouraged. My mood matched the overcast skies. …
Spring is coming, bringing the hope of change to warmer weather. A few warm days teased me to think winter is over. It’s time to put away the heavy winter sweaters. But then a late winter …
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Posture is important in life. "Straighten up!" If I slouched as a teenager, Mom poked me between my shoulder blades, as if her words weren't enough of a reminder. Musicians know …
It's hard to keep a pure heart with the noise of the world through television, social media, and the internet constantly invading our lives. Are the words we hear encouraging or …
"I thought you'd call sooner." The voice on the phone was full of criticism and disappointment. I sensed coldness as she continued talking about the stress in her life. I listened, …
“The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.” Zephaniah …
I wasn't prepared the first time I visited someone in the hospital with a heart condition after bypass surgery. The heart had blockage that needed surgical correction and now the patient was …
The mid-winter trees sparkled with frozen beauty. The branches glistened from frozen fog and light snow. But when I looked at the other side of the trees, the limbs appeared …
At my Bible study group, I shared about having a word for the year as a guide and encouragement. One gal had never done it before, and as we talked, she perked up with, “I have my word!” She was …
Change and adaptation will continue as aspects of our lives in 2021. The events of 2020 will continue to impact our lives fo some time. The ways we shop, dine out, and travel are different …
The winter fog engulfed the open countryside. A recent ice and snow accumulation blanketed the ground with white, while the thick fog painted the air white. It was hard to distinguish the horizon line …
The New Year brings hope for a better days ahead. The Christmas decorations are packed away. Memories of the holiday 2020 linger, of the year that families had to be creative to see each …
Today I'm pleased to welcome guest blogger Kathy Howard, author of the new release, “Deep Rooted.” ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ This time of year, …
