As the green stems have proudly pushed way through the dirt, I've been a wee bit impatient about seeing the color crown the stems. And sure enough as I stood looking intently at the soon to be unwrapped daffodils in the garden, I started to think about other *things* going on in my life. Maybe you can relate, or fill in the blank:Why don't I understand _____?Why don't I have an answer about _______?What is going on with me and this situation with _____?I've been a wee bit impatient, too. I'm ... Read More about Ode to the daffodil
Alive in me
Recently, I brought home a *new* copy of the Word. I am excited. LORD, may I progressively become more intimately acquainted with Your WordAs I read this *new* copy, allow Your Voice to be heardLORD, I long for Your Word to be truly alive in meMore of You, Sweet LORD, I long to experience and seeLet me listen, LORD, to only Your voice Let Your Word, Your Spirit, Your Way, be my first choice May Your Words Father, in me come alive And help me to grow and flourish and not just thriveMay the ... Read More about Alive in me
Louisville, Love, and Laughter
We have returned from a trip to Louisville to visit with my dear brother and his family. We had the *best* time together. I am quite certain I say that after every visit with them; but it is true.The teens snapped all the pictures for me this visit.The beauty they captured in an around the city delighted my heart. I did not even see this historic downtown beauty until I browsed their pictures...They both captured beautiful reflections of sunlight...And seemed to remember my likes in what they ... Read More about Louisville, Love, and Laughter
If you’re happy and you know it…
Even though my feet are back on the ground at home, my spirit is still soaring among the clouds. I have just come home from three phenomenal days in Houston, Texas, where part of time, I had the opportunity to sit under one of the most loved and respected teachers of our day, Beth Moore. She taught Psalm 119 in detail. I have eleven scrawled pages of notes, cross references, a few visuals, a letter of the Hebrew alphabet in my notebook (and I *think* I spelled it correctly!) I tried to write ... Read More about If you’re happy and you know it…
Living Proof Ministries
From the lovely lamp lights,To the towering trees,Our visit to the grounds of Living Proof Ministries, Proved a calm and peaceful place to be. A ministry firmly founded upon The Rock,Servant hearts knit together like birds of a flock.As I reflect, God bids, "Come to Me and sit a while,As sweet Siestas gather from across the miles.Dear one, as you look up toward My eyes,You'll find Me, the gold, the green, The Prize.So, as along the pilgrim path you go,To My Word and My Spirit, cling and grow.I ... Read More about Living Proof Ministries