A young friend handed me this gift of lemongrass and eucalyptus soap on Sunday evening. It wasn’t a special occasion and though the day seemed like any other, it was during a week that brought up challenging memories... Anyone else come to the anniversary of a day and find that it brings with it a fresh wave of sorrow, or hurt, or disappointment? Hello this week. This lemongrass soap became a visual reminder of hope that even when life seems to give you lemons, the Lord can send people, and ... Read More about The gift of soap. The gift of hope.
Scripture Memory Team 2021 – Verse 2
Happy February 1st! I am so excited about the first of the month and a new memory verse for our Scripture Memory Team! WooHoo! Now, before we go any further, you might be wondering why I'm posting that this is verse 2 when I did verse 2 on the 15th of January. Let me explain. Last year was interesting to say the least. One really good thing that came out of the year was re-starting this Scripture Memory Team. I was tickled that a lot of new people joined the team for the first time. ... Read More about Scripture Memory Team 2021 – Verse 2
A message in the leaves
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