"One must have the capacity for happiness in order to be fully aware of its absence." ~ C. S. Lewis ~ Blessings ~ our 19th wedding anniversary ~ ... Read More about This Life is Urgent
Sabbath Keeping
~ Sadie, waiting patiently ~ "Wait and trust the LORD, Don't be upset wen others get rich or when someone else's plans succeed. Don't get angry. Don't be upset; it only leads to trouble." ~ Psalm 37:7-8 ~ "It's not what we take up but what we give up that makes us rich." ~ ... Read More about Sabbath Keeping
Ireland: Two Hearts, One Land
Anita, at Castles Crowns and Cottages, is hosting a virtual travel party entitled: (The blue print says "Europe: Simply Irresistible Link Party July 18-25, 2014") It's a virtual party and travelogues may be imaginary or places one has visited. Last November I went to Ireland and, in several ... Read More about Ireland: Two Hearts, One Land
Make Mine Real
When someone gives you a bag of lemons, you make lemonade...right? This wasn't how I was taught to make lemonade but this is how a lazy woman, short on time and long on hand pain makes lemonade. Everything I do requires hand, wrist and arm strength and my hands, etc. take a daily beating. Anything I ... Read More about Make Mine Real
Sabbath Keeping
"For every animal of the forest is mine, and the cattle on a thousand hills. I know every bird in the mountains, and the insects in the fields are mine." ~ Psalm 50:10-11 ~ "In the total expanse of human life there is not a single square inch of which the Christ, Who ... Read More about Sabbath Keeping
This Magic Moment
~ the view from my window, this magic moment ~ Did you notice the header photo changed? It's such a beautiful scene I wanted to show it again...go ahead, drink in all that wonderful beauty. Take huge gulps until you're sated, filled to overflowing with the wonder of God's holy creation. Marsha, aka ... Read More about This Magic Moment
Sabbath Keeping
"If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land." ~ 2 Chronicles 7:14 ~ "While we are zealously performing the ... Read More about Sabbath Keeping
Let Freedom Ring!
Happy July 4th, 2014 to people everywhere who love freedom "... This week marks the anniversary of America's birth as a free nation, when we fought a war against a tyrant and seceded from his kingdom. We thought we had banished tyranny from our shores. We thought we had ratified a ... Read More about Let Freedom Ring!
Rhythm or Arrhythmia…?
~ wise man, wise words ~ Rhythm or arrhythmia is the question of the day. I am most fortunate because my days are spent doing those things of my choosing. Granted, it's mostly work, in fact, the overwhelming majority of my day is spent in work but...it's work of my choosing, so I am blessed. I ... Read More about Rhythm or Arrhythmia…?
Sabbath Keeping
"When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet." ~ Proverbs 3:24 ~ "Fatigue makes cowards of us all." ~ Vince Lombardy ~ "Sleep makes each night a sabbath for the day. Sleep shuts tight the door of the soul and bids all intruders wait for a while, that ... Read More about Sabbath Keeping