Weary by Wednesday: This IS Only a Test
Unless you have lived at a silent monastery for the past 56 years, the sound of “This is only a …
Unless you have lived at a silent monastery for the past 56 years, the sound of “This is only a …
Happy Wednesday! It’s been a while since I’ve written here in my Weary by Wednesday blog. Actually, it’s been a …
I love this version’s choice of words. We usually hear and think workmanship, but when I see “handiwork,” I envision …
This week I have been pondering stinking thinking. That’s the name a friend of mine gave to the negative self-talk …
Continuing our theme of I have a new name… Friend This week I am so great-filled when I consider all …
I have called you by name was my mantra while I healed from my abusive marriage (from Isaiah 43). In …
I watched the tail end of Wheel of Fortune last night and had a good chuckle when Pat Zajak ranted …
Why couldn’t I have just been born a Mary? I mean this seriously! I don’t think the Marys of this …
Sometimes saying nothing is our best option. Wisdom is knowing the difference. Happy Monday, have a blessed week. Do not …
Is there any better smell in the world than sheets that have been hung out on a clothes line to …
If you have ever traveled with kids, you have heard this. Frankly, if I travel more than four or five …
In our world of jets and instant messages, the other side of the sea isn’t so far away, but in …
I’m in love with this wall of keys. Just look at all the shapes and sizes. Imagine all the doors, …
I’ve been thinking about open and closed doors lately. A comment I had posted several years ago popped up on …
Hoping your first week of summer is going well. Take time to see where you are.
Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: …
Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are Mine! Isaiah 43:1
May has been designated as Mental Health Awareness Month. Among the many issues surrounding mental health that will be discussed …
I’m guilty. I woke up early on Saturday and turned on the wedding. I don’t even need to tell you …
Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. (Ecclesiastes 4:12) …
This week, I have been poked hard in the gut about domestic violence and the way the church addresses this issue. This issue crosses lines into other areas of disrespect and disregard for the value of women. And, I’m not talking about who does the dishes or brings home the bacon.
Tell your story! Come and hear, all you who fear God; let me tell you what he has done for …
I found myself gathering some wisdom from Proverbs 31 this week. Actually, it was more of a pummeling of wisdom, …
Can’t really add much to that for Memory Monday! Happy Monday everyone. I know that you can do all things; …
We might be giving feelings far too much say in our decision making process. When I did my taxes online, …
Sometimes you have to blaze new trails. Hard trails. We were not meant to do this alone! Go, gather together …
Have you ever had someone ride your bumper, then speed around you, only to have them stop right beside you …
Can there be a happy ending if everything doesn’t go well? I think so. My hubs and I went to …
I don’t know if there is such a thing as happy tired. But right now I’m happy, and I’m tired. …
It’s not all about me. I get steamrolling ahead and forget this sometimes. About then I can count on a …
I woke way too early, it was the final day of the conference, and I was spent. I could hear …
It’s been a hectic Monday. My sweet Mother-in-law is in the hospital, all is well and we are waiting for …
It doesn’t matter the shape or form, give me water. Ocean, river, lake, pond, or creek (and I say, “cric”). …
We still need a guardian-redeemer, and we have him in Jesus! Praying you are staying strong in the word.
Memory Monday. Happy Valentines week! You are loved!
I need a 12 step program. Or at least a tad more self-disciple. Well, let’s be frank…a lot more discipline! …
I love silly signs and t-shirts I find in touristy shops. Some of them describe my crazy life pretty well. …
I’m camping out in Psalms again this week, while my husband and I spend a few days away camping! I …
I love the book of Psalms. It’s my go to place for calm, whatever life is throwing at me. Unlike …
Good morning! Welcome to week three of Memory Monday. Hiding God’s word in our heart will reap a good harvest. …
Just like that, 2017 is a wrap. It’s been a wild ride this year. Loosing the cancer battle with our …
Called by Name: A.B.U.S.E. Questions
Do you have memories engrained in you? We all do, things we remember exactly where and what we were doing …
Called by Name: Compelled. “It begins like a little drip you don’t even notice.”
Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: …
Single Parenting: Communication. It’s highly unlikely that an abusive ex will stop abusing. You need to set up firm boundaries for what is and is not acceptable interaction.
Weary by Wednesday: Rain. I find myself much less Weary by Wednesday when I remember the Father is in charge of the the sun and the rain and the behaviors of others.
Single Parenting: Phone Calls. I had other issues to contend with, continual attempted abuse, via telephone communications. Fortunately, I was wising up to his tactics and started taking control.