My neighbor posted a sign in her yard last week. A really horrible, in-your-face proclamation of uber-offensive, rile-stirring propaganda. Or so she was informed when she was asked to remove it. No. That can’t be right. The sign, which was sponsored by her church, simply proclaimed, “You are loved.” Wait. What??? It’s okay to post ...
Is Quiet Time Really That Important?
I first became aware of the term quiet time (as it was used in Christian-World) as a teenage believer many decades ago. A daily interval of time devoted to Bible reading combined with personal prayer time were considered an essential part of an individual’s faith journey and were strongly encouraged. Fifteen minutes a day, they ...
Hope Beams
Have you ever noticed that the most glorious sunbeams occur only after it rains? This – one of my all-time fave photos – was taken just last week as I was praying in my little Smoky Mt cabin hideaway. It’s my habit as an early riser to come before Papa God under the canopy of His beautiful ...
Party Crasher
If we’re friends on Facebook (and I totally hope we are) or if you read last week’s blog, you already know I’ve been on vacay, exploring the wilds of the most excellent Smokies. So I’ve got a story to tell you. (Somehow you knew that, didn’t you?) Spouse and I have been enjoying the puddin’ ...
Mountain Reboot
Hey there dearest BBFFs (Blessed Blog Friends Forever)! I’m on vacay this week so I thought I’d just share a few of the sights from my remote Smoky Mt. hideaway. The 30 degree drop in temperature alone is an enormous relief. I hope you, too, will seize the day and make your own opportunity to ...
We All Need a Little Magic
So I was traipsing (okay, more like trudging) up the steep trail to the top of our mountain the other day when I was stopped in my tracks. Just off the beaten path, I was astonished to find myself at the threshold of a highly creative wood elf. Or maybe a wee hobbit. Or a ...
Am I Someone’s Great Gift From God?
Today’s post is inspired by the random winner of my recent Mother’s Day Giveaway: Danielle Robertson. In order to enter the giveaway, you were asked to share with our awesome community of BFFs (Blessed Friends Forever) a few sentences about your mom or the mom-figure who most touched your life. This was Danielle’s heart-warming entry: ...
Celebrating Moms
I have SO enjoyed hearing about your moms and mom/figures and the impact they’ve had on your lives. I couldn’t wait to share as many that would fit in this small space with our awesome community of BFFs (Blessed Friends Forever); I just know you’ll be as uplifted by them as I was. So without ...
Fame is Forever Fleeting
Fame was my friend this week. I know, whose fame, right? What I mean is, because someone knew who I was through my writing and therefore was willing to trust me, I was able to act as Jesus’ love with skin on it. When I was a girl, I dreamed of one day becoming a ...
Pandemic Prayers
Are you, like me, eager to pray for, well … everything concerning the COVID-19 crisis assaulting our world at present, but you just can’t fathom how to cover the vast myriad of needs? Then I have great news for you, my BBFF (Blessed Blog Friend Forever)! Last week I received this terrific list of Prayer Points specifically ...
