Because of Grace we Press On
Recently while talking to a friend who has been thinking of writing devotionals, I remembered studying through a devotional “Inspired for Greater Things” by Linda Pulley Freeman. In it she talked about our need for a balance of work, exercise and rest. Funny how our minds work – that prompted a memory of conversation with … Read more
I’ve been posting only on my Facebook page, but … today — well, today I am thankful for snow. Today I am thankful for snow. Before you remind me of the hazards and treachery of snow covered roads, let’s talk about why snow is something to be thankful for. Snow is natural beauty decor. In … Read more
Just on the off chance you haven’t noticed, it’s Friday everyone. OK! Everybody UP! Rise and Shine! Have you heard someone say something like this? I have. Just recently, in fact. “What do you mean, enjoy my job? Work isn’t supposed to be fun. That’s why they call it work. Work is what you endure … Read more
One year ago today I posted this after attending this program where my grandson was graduating. Today we are on the way to visit him as a Marine at Fort Lee. I’m proud of him and thankful that God has blessed our country with young men and women like him who are willing to serve … Read more
To get the new year started there was an insurgence of the One Word theory. If you didn’t catch it on television or through social media, the premise is to choose one word that becomes your guiding influence, your doctrine to live by throughout the year. Since I don’t make New Years Resolutions this idea … Read more
OneWord Yesterday as I was sitting in my normal, curled up on the floor position addressing envelopes I caught a segment of the Today Show where a discussion was promoting the adoption of One Word as sort of a life beacon for the year. Being January 1st, and being a captive audience surrounded by envelopes … Read more
A few months ago, on a Saturday morning, I remember waking up to a long list of things I was going to accomplish that day. It was cold and snowy; a good day to stay home. Something got in the way though. Walking from room to room, putting things in order and cleaning out the … Read more
In a few weeks, I will again be looking for a job to replace the one that’s coming to an end. As I was contemplating all that’s rolled up into that grueling task I thought about, what else? Faith! Faith and how little I think about it when life is basically predictable with only a … Read more
Recently, a friend posted an idea on Facebook that suggested starting a Joy Jar or call it a Blessings Jar or maybe repurpose a Thankful List to become a Thankful Jar. I decided to translate my daily ‘thanks’ to daily ‘blessings’ and toss them one by one into a Blessings Jar. I don’t want to … Read more