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Buoying the spirit
The Bible study time was great, and the Dunkin’ Donuts coffee was oh, so good. It was a wonderful start to the day. Later in the morning, I realized I felt lighthearted; my spirit was buoyed. I had a feeling of joy that lingered. Pondering the reason, it came to me: an encouraging text from
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Fall in love with Jesus
We don’t know how it started. Maybe she made one wrong friend and that led her to another then another. Perhaps she dated one wrong guy in school and that set her on the path of trouble. Somewhere something went terribly wrong. Before she knew it, she was in crisis. That can happen to anybody.
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Do the work
It was going to be a hard day, for sure. Being short-handed along with the lingering effects of the full moon guaranteed a difficult shift at work. I was not boldly marching into the day. Instead, waiting until the very last minute, I was hesitantly dragging my Crocs out the door. Truth be told, it
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Getting off the couch
Life is easier if I stay on my couch. The cushions are cushy; the pillows are soft. My beloved got me a personal space heater, so it’s warm on my couch, too. I study my Bible on my couch and read mysteries there. I watch TV, eat, and occasionally nap on my couch. On my
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Silver and gold have I none
There are certain King James phrases that are ingrained in my brain. One of them is found in Acts 3. Peter and John went up to the temple at the time of prayer. A certain lame man was there. The lame man was carried to the gate of the temple daily to beg people for
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Telling the Story: The biggest scammer
I could hear the intense voice through the phone. Someone from the Sheriff’s Office in Fayette County informed our daughter that she had been called for jury duty a few months ago but had not shown up. They instructed her to turn herself in and face incarceration for 14-30 days. Through tears, she asked questions
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Telling the Story: Jesus and slime
Last Sunday, we made soup in Sunday School accidentally. It was supposed to be slime but was a major fail. Over the years, we’ve made our fair share of slime, so we used the same brand-name ingredients, same amounts. Somewhere between the bowls of Elmer’s glue and Tide Free and Clear detergent, we realized the
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Telling the Story: Celebrating Dixie
This week we are celebrating Dixie’s Gotcha Day. Dixie is the terrier mix pup my beloved rescued a year ago. We feel like God put him in the right place at the right time to find her. She has been a wonderful addition to our family. We hadn’t had a pet in 30 years, so
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ABCs for the school year
School is starting in these parts. The beginning of school brings out many emotions in educators and educatees. Excitement tags along with nervousness as young and old get back in the groove of daily learning. Kindergarteners will be studying colors, days of the week, letters and numbers. Seniors will begin pondering what comes next: college,
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Be a mimosa
Every day I am thankful the Lord planted me in easternKentucky. I often say green is one of His favorite colors; there are so many shades of it here. Just after the final winter thaw, the trees begin turning a light chartreuse color. After spring rains, they burst into a lush green. Redbuds, oaks, maples,
