I have a confession to make. I threw my alarm clock outside this morning at 4:30. It’s funny, but some days I have so much grace and other days, I just don’t. Some days I can see God’s hand and blessing and other days I wonder if I’m just crazy and unable to set boundaries with my cat and other …
In the Dark with Jesus
My alarm clock walks on four legs and meows. She doesn’t take “NO!” for an answer, and she is rather annoying until I succumb to her wishes. Most mornings she wakes me around 5:00 or 5:30. But there are days, uncanny days when I really don’t need to be up early, when she lets me sleep. Because of this phenomenon, I’ve …
Vouchsafed
For three things I thank God every day of my life:thanks that he has vouchsafed me knowledge of his works;deep thanks that he has set in my darkness the lamp of faith;deep, deepest thanks that I have another life to look forward to–a life joyous with light and flowers and heavenly song. Helen Keller I almost hate messing up the …
On my walking route in our neighborhood, there is a path that goes through a wooded area and opens up to two man-made ponds. I love walking around the ponds because there is always something fun to see. Last year I watched a family of ducks grow up before my eyes. Mom would take the babies to swim lessons while …
Pretty Dresses
I get tired of life being heavy and serious, and I just need to “lighten up” and find something that makes me smile. So let’s go lighter today! My boys are both playing lacrosse which means I’ve attended 5 games this week, so if this post sounds familiar, it is. Not only did I need to go lighter, I needed …