Last year for Lent, I wrote (almost) daily about the many blessings in my life. I was doing my best to forget about the negative that kept creeping into my brain and focus on the good things even if they seemed trivial. I found a verse for most posts that helped me to focus on … Read more
Verse to ponder: Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble. Likewise, two people lying close together can keep each other warm. But how can one be warm alone? … Read more
Verse to ponder: When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. John 19:30 If you’ve been following along with this series, you probably were wondering where I went. Well, as some of you know, I’m not the best at math. Let … Read more
Today’s post is this month’s Funny Friday, a regular feature published on the last Friday of every month. Funny Friday is a collaborative project. Each month one of the participants submits a picture, then we all write 5 captions or thoughts inspired by that month’s picture. Links to the other bloggers’ posts are below, click … Read more
Verse to ponder: And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them and said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. “Whoever receives … Read more
Verse to ponder: You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Psalm 16:11 I’m going to sort of phone in today’s post by simply sharing some of the funniest interwebs gems I’ve found recently. When I’m having a rough … Read more
Verse to ponder: Go, eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a merry heart, for God has already approved what you do. Ecclesiastes 9:7 Growing up, the aroma of coffee filled the downstairs and wafted to my bedroom upstairs (or wherever my bedroom was in whatever house we lived in) every morning. … Read more
Verse to ponder: Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters. Colossians 3:23 I’m posting 4 days worth of blessings in one post because life happened. It has been an insane last four days filled with grading, grading, my kids, grading, dog barf, grading, … Read more
Verse to ponder: How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! Psalm 133:1 I live in a very small town. When I first moved here, I was a senior in high school and CRAZY angry at my parents for moving me across the United States to a place where I’d … Read more
Verse to ponder: Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Matthew 11:28 It’s another one of those days where I’m just … Read more