"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."
Mama taught me …

Mama taught me …

Have you ever moved a piece of furniture just to find an ugly indention in the carpet? Yes? Well, most of us have. Did you know that you can quickly rid yourself of the pesky divits?   My mama taught me how to solve this problem years ago, and now I am going to share...

Opportunity in 2013

Opportunity in 2013

I must confess that in the past few years I have dreaded a new year coming.   Don't get me wrong, I was grateful to be ALIVE and WELL, but there was something heavy lingering.   Maybe it was more like a foreboding concerning the direction our country was taking and...

239 pounds LOST!

239 pounds LOST!

Yes, losing 239 pounds is like losing a person (or two small people). Not many of us have experienced weight loss like this, but Danny Cahill from The Biggest Loser did.   Along with The Biggest Loser fans, I watched Danny and the other contestants from day one.  I...

Nuggets from 2012

Nuggets from 2012

I can't believe another year is almost behind us! I thought I'd share some posts from 2012 that stand out to me.    I pray you will enjoy them!   For those who are new here, just click on the red, underlined links. Do you realize the power of your words?  If not,...

I turned on the cold treatment.

I turned on the cold treatment.

Romans 12:10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. I knew what I was SUPPOSED to do yesterday after someone hurt my feelings.  I knew what God's Word said.  I also knew I had to forgive this person, but I just wanted to stew in my...

DIY Mantlescape (Is that a word?)

DIY Mantlescape (Is that a word?)

I have never taken down my Christmas decorations before January 1st, but today I decided it was time for everything Christmas within the house to come down. As I looked at my mantle, I decided I wanted to do something different. Ahhhh, my grandparent's window! I would...