Thoughts Along Life's Journey
It was one of those days for Jack, our dog, that kept his eyes shining and tail wagging — until I told him it was time to go. We were at one of his favorite places to run and play. He often met other… Continue Reading “Unexpected Plans”
We’ve all heard parents say to their children, “Not now,” or “absolutely not!” Maybe you’re a parent and have said those words yourself. I have a memory of about 25 years ago concerning a cousin. It was the Christmas season. She came to see… Continue Reading “When the Answer is No”
Imagine someone desiring to learn the art of painting portraits. Imagine they go to watch a master artist at work. The artist takes a blank canvas and begins to cover it in paint. Imagine the student growing impatient. “When will it look like a… Continue Reading “The Master Artist”
A friend recently gave our dog, Jack, a giant toy giraffe. Well, it’s a giant to Jack at 18 inches (45cm) long, the longest of all his toys. Jack loves that giraffe. Every night he runs down the hall to bring his giraffe to… Continue Reading “Following the Plan”
There are several Bible verses about sowing and reaping. Most everyone is familiar with the quote, “you reap what you sow.” That comes from Galatians 6:7. Often, and sadly to me, this is said with negative overtones. Someone is misbehaving, blatantly doing something they… Continue Reading “Sowing and Reaping”
Jack, our dog, makes me laugh when it comes to a rainy day. If we happen to be out walking somewhere, and it begins to rain, no problem. Jack continues to run around, enjoying his walk and play time, taking no notice of the… Continue Reading “In the Pouring Rain”
Earlier this week I was washing the bed sheets. Taking them from the dryer, one of the sheets was still a bit damp, so I took it and draped it over one end of the dining table and two chairs. It was then I… Continue Reading “Building Forts”
The weather in the UK continues to be warm and sunny. I just came in from a morning walk with our dog, Jack. I never tire watching him just be happy. He’s happy sniffing, running, and meeting his dog friends along the way. This… Continue Reading “Flip Over and Wiggle”
Maintaining a healthy self esteem is a battle at times for all of us. Our arch enemy, Satan, understands how important a low self esteem is to bring us down. He does not want you to be happy, peaceful, or successful. Never forget that… Continue Reading “Not As Good As…..”
This past week, for so many in the the US, unprecedented tornadoes brought destruction, grief, and sorrow. Many of us watched the news reports with tears in our eyes, hurting for those who had lost loved ones, their homes, and their livelihoods. It was… Continue Reading “Happiness This Christmas and Always”
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