We all want to be successful. We want contentment in our daily lives; in both the mundane and unexpected happenings of our personal worlds. We want to be happy. We want to live in hope. We like to imagine our dreams coming true. We want peace to permeate our days even in the midst of... Continue Reading →
Receiving Roses
Last week a beautiful surprise arrived at the door; a huge bouquet of long stemmed roses, yellow with tinges of orange. They were sent unexpectedly by a friend in Italy; an act of kindness filled with affection. All through the week as I glanced at the roses I could feel a smile stretch across my... Continue Reading →
Beneath The Chaos
Like the rest of the world, I've been keeping on top of the news each day. It's rarely happy reports from any place on earth. Famine, disease, fighting, riots, looting, killing, over and over again, everywhere. It is dismal to say the least. This week, in the midst of contemplating the chaos of the world,... Continue Reading →
Walking The Plank
The Lord shows me so many things through my silly, sweet, and sometimes scared dog, Jack. He bravely alerts me to a knock at the door, but ducks when he sees a moth fly by. We all have our fears, human and animal alike. A few days ago, Jack and I were taking our weekly... Continue Reading →
When Jack Went Deaf
Those of you who regularly read my Friday blog know I adore my dog, Jack. We have such fun together on our walks, sometimes along a stretch of beach, sometimes through fields, and other times exploring wooded paths. Yesterday we were enjoying walking around a local recreational field. It's dotted here and there with clumps... Continue Reading →
There’s Something About The Name
I recalled something this week that had happened a few years ago. The memory brought about a sweet sense of nostalgia. It was a Sunday morning. A particular church had invited me to be their guest speaker. Afterwards, as I was mingling and speaking with various folks, I overheard someone say, "She's Chuck Blair's... Continue Reading →
