We’ve enjoyed most of Downton Abbey. For the most part, it’s been quite entertaining, thought-provoking and informative about a time in English history of which I knew very little. However, one scene caught my eye in the last episode. Some of the servants had traveled to Scotland where the family were visiting relatives. As the … More Servant?
Now this title could be dedicated to my dear mother and husband who LOVE to burn anything! They are the movers and shakers when it comes to lawn clean-up! However, this blog is dedicated to your weary warriors out there serving with a too-full plate. “I can’t keep doing this or I’ll crash and burn.” … More Burn baby, burn!
Originally posted on Morning Story and Dilbert:
Vintage DilbertJanuary 16, 2013 A wise woman who was traveling in the mountains found a precious stone in a stream. The next day she met another traveler who was hungry, and the wise woman opened her bag to share her food. The hungry traveler saw the precious stone…
For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace. Romans 6: 14 Dominion – domain – dominant. Dominant! Ah, for you music theory lovers, that word has a special meaning! I will try to put it into ‘layman’ terms. Music has twelve different tones, and those … More Tonic? Dominant?
Well, our Winter Wonderland is back with about four inches of fresh snow, so I thought it would be a good day to take Pepper, our black Cocker Spaniel dog, for a walk. It was beautiful! I’ve come to realize that some things aren’t as important to some people as they are to others, like … More Brains or Trains, and Other Shortcoming
It’s three AM on a Saturday morning. So, why am I blogging at such a wonderful hour? Because I was awakened by the whirring noise of machinery. That wouldn’t be unusual if I lived near a construction site or beside an industrial park, but I live on the top of a mountain, for crying … More A Lesson from Injustice
Actually, he’s not very original – he’s been using the same lie ever since the beginning of what we call time: “Yea, hath God said…” (Gen 3:1) That statement comes in all different shapes and sizes but always boils down to the same lie: Did God really say that? Does the human race really have … More Satan’s Biggest Lie
Happy New Year! At times, I complain about the clock and look forward to an eternal heaven where time shall be no more; however, today I thank the Lord for a new beginning. Oh, how we need them! The following poem is from The Continual Burnt Offering, a 1941 daily devotional book by H. A. … More A New Year
A few weeks ago, my computer was really having problems. Generally, I run my computer like I run the car – if it goes, I go! Occasionally, I do remember to look at the gas tank and make sure it’s filled! So, I went to two sources: my son-in-law and my dear hubby. Seth helped … More Defragment?
Well, today’s the big day – the end of the world! And why do we know? Because the Mayan calendar only went as far as 12/21/12. Are you worried? I hope not. I often tell people that as of today, we still have 1,007 years to go before God will truly destroy this world: if … More Keep Looking Up!
