Way to go, Tilly!
April 5, 2022
We see our failures, are constantly reminded of life’s disappointments, and are tempted to throw in the towel when all the time God is urging us NOT TO QUIT! … More Way to go, Tilly!
Category: Life’s Lessons
Eight Dollar Teapot
January 14, 2022
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…
The Power of the Sun
October 20, 2021
(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
Potential
May 4, 2021
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
El-Roi, the God Who Sees
April 29, 2021
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
The Indiscriminate Killer
September 21, 2020
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
A Divine Duet
August 10, 2020
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
Battle Scars
June 25, 2020
I love the lessons my dear Lord keeps teaching me through these little trials! Here are just a few. … More Battle Scars
Someday…Never!
September 12, 2019
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!
Upside-down Lunch
July 24, 2019
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
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