I can not contain my joyful refrain: There is power in His Name! And joy and delight When all is merry and bright. My humble thanks to the hair wizards hands Who spreads curls throughout the land. I have Jesus. I have curls. It’s a good day. I am determined to find good and beauty in today even though I somehow deleted the internet button off my phone - and where are my tech savvy children to help me find it again?! It would’ve been the perfect night to go out, and I’ve wanted ... Read More about On curls and staying in
Finding Beauty in Every Face & Place – Leaves, Snow, & Letting Go
Normally, the leaves of our magnificent Gingko all flutter to the ground in one day; but, enter 2020, the year of endless possibilities for *things* to be different. I've decided that different is not always bad. The story of the 2020 Ginkgo tree shedding its leaves unfolded in three days this year. Monday, November 30th: The leaves started to pepper down. It was almost as if they were in slow motion and I felt like I could've ran and caught each one in my hands as I watched them ... Read More about Finding Beauty in Every Face & Place – Leaves, Snow, & Letting Go
Oil Queen
Oil Queen. A few months ago a friend called me “the oil queen” and though we were on the phone, I promptly knelt and received my title as her over-the-phone lingo fit like a...crown. I must say: I LOVE helping people. My friend had a question, and like many others who call or message me to ask questions and see if *The Oil Queen/Dr Quinn- really more like Dr Mary from Frazier who isn’t a dr but is having fun*, has the solution in her wellness bag...(Just FYI - ‘till the ... Read More about Oil Queen
Scripture Memory Team – Verse 18
Happy December 1st and Happy Scripture Memory Team Day! Where has this year gone? Can you even believe we are in the last month of 2020? This year has had wings. And, what a wonderful time of year it is! I'm excited about so much the Lord is doing in my life right now. I'm thankful for this team and for the Truth we are memorizing. Before I share my new verse, I want to write my last verse from memory: Philippians 3:14 "I run straight for the divine invitation of receiving the ... Read More about Scripture Memory Team – Verse 18
Entry 1,092
I have thoroughly enjoyed reviving the practice of writing in my gratitude journal. In only 23 days I was at 1,000 gifts. The thanksgivings flowed from my pen to the paper like sap in the springtime. And, here today as I am numbering my page, I come to: Entry 1,092...and I stop and think: I am thankful for you. Thank you for listening to the thoughts of my heart written on these blog pages. Thank you for taking the time to stop By The Lamp Light to read and respond and build ... Read More about Entry 1,092