I received a message from a friend last night who requested prayer for a friends son that was ready to end his life. Sometimes when I pray, it turns into a poem. While praying for this young man, I thought of these heart shaped leaves I found last week while sweeping the courtyard. They were like little love notes to me. I prayed that he’d know and see and experience the love of God and others. I’m sharing my scribbling today in hopes that if you, or anyone you know, is down or depressed ... Read More about A message in the leaves
Winter Beauty
Finding it... Sharing it... Is my duty. Happy Weekend, friends! ... Read More about Winter Beauty
Celebrating a life well lived and a lasting legacy
My maternal grandfather was a good, and godly, and giving, man. Every year on his birthday, I love to gather the family and give thanks to the Lord for his life. I always think of the verse that says "a good man leaves and inheritance to his children's children" - yes, that was my grandpa Garrett. He left me a physical inheritance of land that initially drew us to this lovely area of Tennessee; but, he also left me a spiritual inheritance that is not defined by flagged pegs on the corners ... Read More about Celebrating a life well lived and a lasting legacy
Local dance party invitation
I have been thinking about getting my own disco ball. I don't know about you; but, life needs a little more fun. And dancing. And just so you know, I cannot dance. Even though The Salesman and I took dance lessons almost thirty years ago. The formal lessons did not stick. I still have two left feet. Back when I was being installed as *the queen* for soriety, there was going to be a formal dance and The Salesman said if it was expected for us to dance, we needed lessons. Besides ... Read More about Local dance party invitation
Scripture Memory Team 2021 – Verse 2
It's the 15th of the month and time for our second Scripture for our Scripture Memory Team of 2021! WooHoo! I am so excited! Before I share my new verse, I am going to type my first verse from memory: "Therefore, encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing." 1 Thessalonians 5:11 I did it! I may have recited it yesterday to a friend who asked about the temporary verse tattoo I have on my hand and then, I recited it to her again today! Thanks Ashley for ... Read More about Scripture Memory Team 2021 – Verse 2