The treasure of the written word. I just came across a journal entry I made 3.5 years ago. The topic was three positive changes I was committed to making that could help me live a more balanced, values-based life. What gripped me the most today, Lord? The obvious and deep wisdom that was apparent in this 3.5-year-old …
Lord, You know I am a novice when it comes to Social Media. Is that why, in the last 24 hours, You have used this technology to bless my socks off?! At Your invitation, I am venturing outside my comfort zone and into what feels very much like a Cyber Autobon. Can it really be true that …
We put the finishing touches on our vegetable garden today. Well, the “finishing” touches… at least for today. Somehow, I suspect there will be a lot more “touches” to come in the lifespan of this horticultural adventure! 🙂 Today, we built a fence around it — high enough to ward off the deer, with extra …
How often do I use the word “amazing” to describe You, Lord? Or to acknowledge Your attributes — like amazing Grace? At least once every day? Every hour??? Today, I looked up that word in Google’s online dictionary. Mostly, because You did it again yesterday — something amazing — and I wanted to savor the fullness …
Oh, Abba — When did I finally go to sleep last night? Somewhere around “0 dark thirty”??? Truth be told, I didn’t sleep much at all. I know I was snuggled safely in Your arms, but the pain in my sprained ankle was excruciating… even with extra strength aspirin. But that’s OK, Lord… because it …
I was fine until right before dinner, Lord. It had been a beautiful day, in every way… The rain… much needed! The opportunity to meet some wonderful businesswomen at my first networking group here in Virginia. Even some “divine appointments” You made clear to me. I can hardly wait to see what You have planned! The …
I hear the raindrops, Lord. They are quickly turning into a torrential downpour. That means my time on the Internet tonight is running out. (Satellites are notorious for disliking rain, and out here in the “boonies,” satellite Internet is the only game in town.) So what do I say when I know my time is …