Have you ever prayed for many days, months, or even years for help during a situation, troubled season, circumstance, or praying for family or friends to find God? Here’s a story about a prayer that got answered in an unlikely way. It was a prayer from my Mom to God about me. When I was in Social Work, there were many trainings I was required to attend. Some gave handouts with questioners to be filled out. One of those questions I came across many times was, ” whos your hero?” Well, I always listed Jesus and my Mom. Okay, I digress, back to the story. My Mom passed away 26 years ago. While goi ..read more

I’m meeting up over at Heather’s place to Share April 2021 Four Somethings. Something Loved Blankets and naps. Oh how I love naps. And, of course a beagle. I’m one of those people who say I’m just going to rest my eyes. I’m good for short naps, until I pull the blanket over me, then I’m out cold. Something Read (or said) In her book What If, Ruth Perry shares lessons learned from her life. This is a delightful book with humor and wit. One can’t help but relate to some of Ruth’s lessons. Ruth shares how God saw her through difficult times. She gives God credit for her book because her devotio ..read more

I was having my morning coffee at my friends house on Saturday. Looking out the window, the birds had caught my eye. Specifically the sparrows. Now, I’m not much of a bird person, but I did observe. They were a pair, going into and out of the birdhouse. I haven’t the fanciest idea if they had eggs inside or not. However, watching these birds immediately brought to mind this verse in Matthew 10:29-31. ” Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered.  So don’t be ..read more

This post is part of the Five Minute Friday blog link-up. Where I join up with a community of writers and bloggers of all ages and stages who gather around a single word prompt to free write, unscripted, unedited, for five minutes. Kate said this weeks word prompt is {GENTLE} Here are a few Bible verses to reflect upon when we need reminders to be gentle. GO ” Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.” Ephesians 4:2 (NIV) ” Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.” Philippians 4:5 (NIV) ” Come to me, all you who are weary and bu ..read more

Something Loved March saw my first delivery of my Christian Box subscription from Eternal Light Co. It comes with a shirt, a 30 day devotional book based on the monthly theme, a $10 gift card that can be used on their site, sticker, and a 5×7 sign that can be set out amongst your pretties. Beagle not included Something Read or said Currently reading Finding Selah. Selah is my One Word 2021. My pause and reflect on most things especially my Bible reading and studies is becoming second nature. Something Treasured I just joined Hope*Writers last week. I wanted more direction on the writing cr ..read more

This post is part of the Five Minute Friday blog link-up. Where I join up with a community of writers and bloggers of all ages and stages who gather around a single word prompt to free write, unscripted, unedited, for five minutes. This week Kate said {SAVOR} GO I’m sure at one time or another, most likely more than not. We can each say that we have, or do savor something. For me to savor my now adult girls, baby newborn smell into my memory, savoring time with family and friends, savoring a meal, savoring the smell of flowers, the ocean, rain and more. Savoring memories from the past to savor ..read more

This post is part of the Five Minute Friday blog link-up. Where I join up with a community of writers and bloggers of all ages and stages who gather around a single word prompt to freewrite, unscripted, unedited, for five minutes. Kate said this week’s word prompt is {REDEEMED} A poem(ish) for Jesus. GO You gave me your gift of grace, when I didn’t deserve it. You gave me this gift when I answered your call. Oh how sweet it was to hear you say that day, that I was now your adopted daughter. You showered me in mercy, with your compassion and forgiveness,. To me a sinner. I knelt at the cross an ..read more

This post is part of the Five Minute Friday blog link-up. Where I join up with a community of writers and bloggers of all ages and stages who gather around a single word prompt to freewrite, unscripted, unedited, for five minutes. This weeks word prompt is {POSSIBLE} Bible Verses To Reflect Upon “ Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26 (NIV) “‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.” Mark 9:23 (NIV) ” For false messiahs and false prophets will rise up and perform signs a ..read more

This post is part of the Five Minute Friday blog link-up community Where I join up with a community of writers and bloggers of all ages and stages who gather around a single word prompt to free write, unscripted, unedited, for five minutes. This weeks word prompt is {GREEN} Well Susan and Kate said Green.  So I stared at the blank screen for a while wondering what I am going to write. Here are my thoughts about Green. GO O’ Lord, I am thankful and grateful Every year without fail to see the Rebirth of your spring green. Spring green is refreshing And brings another season ..read more

Has God ever called you to step out of your comfort zone? He has called me to do so many times. When I was younger I didn’t realize it was him. However, as my relationship grew with him, I began to recognize when he was calling. I don’t like to go out of my comfort zone, it’s safe here. I don’t like change either. First there’s a little grumbling, then I adapt and I’m good. My comfort zone is another story. It’s tough for me to step out of sometimes. “But God”? Well of course I’m not going to tell him no. I might him-haw around for a while, processing. No, it’s more like mulling over, persever ..read more