Pre·pare /pri'-per to put in a proper state of mind; to make ready beforehand for some purpose, use or activity. - Merriam-Webster Dictionary I read in Psalm 119 this morning. I really didn't get very far, only four verses. Coffee in hand, Bible, journal and pen on my lap, I soaked in these four simple… Continue reading A Proper State of Mind
Month: February 2023
The Most Important Thing
Life is busy. Maybe you've noticed? We're all in such a hurry. Have you felt that? I do remember a different era - when life was quieter, less rushed, when minutes and hours were less valuable, less hoarded, guarded. Do you? Or am I giving away my age? They say the internet has changed us,… Continue reading The Most Important Thing
A Poem and a Thousand Words
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. This week my words are few, but I leave you with this photograph, and a poem to ponder - to sink deep. The poem was written by Amy Charmichael, missionary to India in the early 1900's serving young children. If I had a hero, she would… Continue reading A Poem and a Thousand Words
Just Cry Out.
I've taken up the habit of watching birds. It all started this past spring when I was teaching a Science unit on these feathered creatures to my elementary students. As a fun add-on to our lessons, we created bird feeders out of milk cartons, set them up in our respective yards and began observing. Long… Continue reading Just Cry Out.