"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you a hope and a future."
A little early …

A little early …

Our precious little girl has BEGGED me to start decorating for Christmas. Being a more traditional person, I usually wait until after Thanksgiving, but after all of the wonderful Hallmark Channel movies -- I must confess I have wanted to get started with Christmas...

Just what I needed!

Just what I needed!

Oh how I needed what I received at church today! Since the corn maze season I have felt dry -- as if I was just floating through each day.    I have cried out to God for direction, "Lord, what am I doing for You?  I don't want to waste this life You have given me!"...

Oh sweet tree …

Oh sweet tree …

My grandparents had the most wonderful HUGE oak tree behind their little country store.   Built around the base of it was a platform (somewhat like a deck) where all of the farmers could sit to eat and visit.    For me and my cousins, the wraparound bench provided...

Truth

Truth

What is the truth? So many things around us may appear to be true, but are nothing more than shadows. How do we weigh the truth?  The Bible. It is as simple as that statement. For many years I was tormented mentally with demons of fear and horror.  I finally...

The end of another era

The end of another era

In my last post I mentioned that my husband and I were donating an old house to be used for the local fire department's training. I received a text first thing this morning letting me know that the fire trucks had arrived and were setting up. When I arrived, I had to...

The Traveling Photos

The Traveling Photos

Yes, my sister and I did take a road trip this morning, but she didn't sit on the hood and I wasn't angry.  Ha.  I love playing with Bitstrips and pulling her leg on FB. So, are you a bit curious about this little trip? I tried to sneak a picture of my sister but she...