When I think of friendships, I imagine we’re all skating through life on roller blades. Some people with wobbly legs cling on the outskirts holding to the wall, others sit on the floor too unsure to move. There are those who skate with confidence, and in the center of the … Continue reading →
Anyone else have a hard time living in the present? Is it just me? Good grief, the past keeps trying to creep into today and future concerns try to keep me wrapped up in the worries of tomorrow. The past and future squeezes me out of today which keeps me … Continue reading →
Years ago, I lived in the Smoky mountains in a small town near the border of North Carolina. In winter, many people burned coal to keep warm. I did not realize the heat, power, and longevity of that little black rock until I placed a small lump in my fireplace. … Continue reading →
I didn’t want to get out of bed. Even though I didn’t have a reason to be depressed, depression had hit hard. Blessings abounded, yet one thing made me sad, one thing I longed for but didn’t think I had. Picking up my Bible, I read again where Moses first encountered … Continue reading →
Across the United States on August 21, 2017 the sun will be blocked by the moon in an eclipse. Even though warnings are issued for eye safety for those who will be viewing the phenomena, people are flocking from around the world to the areas in the country with the … Continue reading →
During World War II, the German army had conquered and pushed back the Allied forces. Over a period of nine days an incredible rescue of more than 330,000 troops took place off the beaches of Dunkirk. German Luftwaffe aircraft strafed and bombed the men, docks, and boats, while the RAF … Continue reading →
At one time, the yard with our new home had been loved. Plantings of Crepe Myrtle, flowers, and decorative shrubbery are evidence of the care the lawn had once received. However, with the passing of time, undergrowth took over, trees grew wild, briers, poison ivy, and poison oak grew unabated, … Continue reading →
