Some readers may have noticed that I’ve been finding it difficult to write recently. This is partly because I haven’t been feeling well and have been trying to catch up on household tasks before hospitalization. I’ve also been wondering about the usefulness of blogging. So, all things considered, I took an unannounced break. Despite undergoingContinueContinue reading “Struggles & Thinking on My Favorite Things [Video]”
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The Secret to Praying Without Ceasing
Pray without ceasing. That seems like an impossible task, doesn’t it? While it is often said that Paul only meant that we should maintain a constant attitude of prayer, he undoubtedly also meant that we should pray much more than we already do. Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this isContinueContinue reading “The Secret to Praying Without Ceasing”
If I Could Live Life Over {My ABC Bucket List}
It’s not possible, and it’s a good thing it’s not. But if I could go back and live my life over again, there are so many things I would change. I would strive to… 🪞 A – Accept myself for who I am. 🥹 B – Be more patient. 🕊️ C – Cultivate more peace.ContinueContinue reading “If I Could Live Life Over {My ABC Bucket List}”
Have Yourself a Merry Little Five-Hand Christmas!
“Merry and bright? With all the economic woes, inflation, and instability around us? A bright and merry Christmas seems unlikely this year. In fact, celebrating at all in the midst of it all seems nearly impossible, let alone trying to make it merry and bright! And forget about Christmas gifts! So this year I haveContinueContinue reading “Have Yourself a Merry Little Five-Hand Christmas!”
How to Rejoice Always
The Scriptures have much to say about joy and rejoicing. In fact, we who are God’s children should be the most joyful of all people! The words joy, rejoice, or joyful appear over 400 times in Scripture! We are told to sing and shout for joy. To be glad and exult in the Lord, andContinueContinue reading “How to Rejoice Always”
Chestnuts Bursting on an Open Fire
Chestnuts, an open fire, and the importance of finding joy in simple things. The fire didn’t heat better out of the fireplace. All it really did was create more smoke! Although no one would ever convince the dear, stubborn, old man of that! Yet we fondly remember those simple evenings of reading by the fireContinueContinue reading “Chestnuts Bursting on an Open Fire”