My House is a Mess, but I Am Oiled In the Presence of My Enemies!
A beloved Psalm throughout the ages, Psalm 23 speaks of devotion from our Shepherd, peace and rest, and protection. But do we really understand what these beautiful Words say? And how do we meaningfully apply them to our lives? Here is my take on these timelessly beautiful and peaceful Words. The Words in Burgandy are... Continue Reading →
Have a Beautiful Day!
#Goodness #Love #Mercy May Love and Kindness Guide your life today. May you find a little Peace Along the way Enveloped in Compassion Walking with Faith May you sit with Contentment At the end of this day.
Peaceful, Nice Veteran’s Day to You!
Peaceful, Nice Veteran's Day to you all! In reflection today of those in my family, and those from around our Country who have served, and yet serve, and in thinking particularly of the changes that serving can and does make in our troops and their family's lives, I came across this song "Stand With Me"... Continue Reading →
God is My Bowl of Cream of Wheat
  After experiencing my first dry, HOT Nevada summer, I am definitely enjoying this week’s burst of cooler, fall weather – yay! How about you? Waking up to a brisk 49 degrees (and after pulling out my warm, fur lined slippers), I find myself longing for a bowl of hot, satisfying Cream of Wheat! Mmmmm…Rich... Continue Reading →
Something in the Water
   I came across this article yesterday and my heart was warmed as I read.  As I listened to the song, I found my feet tapping, my head nodding and my spirit lifting.  I felt renewed - in the words of the song, definitely, but also in the realization that a mega-superstar was unashamedly putting... Continue Reading →
Beautiful…finally!
 Reading this woman's experience (article link below) made me cry… …cry because even though I have never been what most women would call overweight, I have obsessively struggled to be and remain "thin" my entire life. Like this woman, I have bought into the worldview of what "beauty" looks like and found myself lacking.         ... Continue Reading →
Free to Believe
Considering today, the momentous and historical Supreme Court Decision involving Hobby Lobby and contraception, and the wild array and ends of the spectrum comments/tweets/posts regarding this decision, I'd like to say this: If you would like your employer to pay for your "emergency contraception" or "morning after pill" or "week after pill" then in America you... Continue Reading →
Be the Change
I am a proud Mommy this week! I was overjoyed to travel to Oxford, Ohio to watch and celebrate with my daughter as she graduated from Miami University with her Bachelor of Social Work. Tiffany has worked hard toward this degree for many years, being delayed many times due to life circumstance. The ups and downs, the... Continue Reading →
Live Heartily and Freely but…
Good Sunday Morning to you all!    I hope you are having a nice weekend so far, enjoying the refreshing, eye-popping spring colors budding and blooming everywhere!  What's in your plans for the day? A glorious nothing, relaxing, unwinding from a busy week? Maybe reading a good book, trying out a new recipe, or going for... Continue Reading →