Originally posted on Beyond Common Sense:
Last fall my husband and I had a wonderful get-away-time at Cape May, NJ. It was in October, so the beach was very quiet. Our hotel sat right on the beach which gave us a side view of the ocean. (Front view rooms were way too expensive. I really…
(written on September 15th, 2021) Here we are, at one of our favorite spots, Myrtle Beach. As we checked in the desk clerk said,”I thinkmore and more people are discovering a well-kept secret: that September and October are some of thebest times to come here.” Ditto. It’s less crowded, a quieter crowd, not as hot … More The Power of the Sun
So much potential in every life! Do you ever wonder what God sees in us? Does He see the potential and weep because of our lack of interest and effort, like Jesus wept over Jerusalem? … More Potential
Does it make a difference in your life, knowing that God sees you? Is it comforting or frightening? … More El-Roi, the God Who Sees
Lately, it seems as though I hear about another person having cancer every other day, and age, gender, and lifestyle are inconsequential. For us, it has hit very close to home on several fronts, and, to be quite honest, it’s very unnerving. Will I be next? Can I do anything to prevent it from happening … More The Indiscriminate Killer
Each day we play a duet with our good Teacher—it’s His grace and power that carry the melody of our spiritual lives. … More A Divine Duet
I love the lessons my dear Lord keeps teaching me through these little trials! Here are just a few. … More Battle Scars
This year I prayed—I prayed that God would not send a hurricane the week we had planned for the beach (like last year), and He answered that prayer! Praise His name! He sent it last week but this week has been absolutely perfect weather here at Virginia Beach! Once again, I’m sitting on our balcony … More Someday…Never!
What a life! The Nuthatch comes to my feeder, selects his lunch (or in this case, breakfast) and swoops to the trunk of a nearby tree. He then faces downward and starts cracking the nut, pinning against the tree. Over and over again, he comes and repeats the exact same habit, except perhaps to eat … More Upside-down Lunch
Tom is my rock. He’s always there for me. I don’t realize how much I depend on him until he is compromised. The first time that happened was in 2014 when he fell 16 feet and broke his hip and crushed his heel. Today, it’s laser surgery for a detached retina. Actually, the surgery took … More When Your Rock Crumbles
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