She was once discarded, sitting quietly at the curb, waiting for her story to end. I asked if I could have her, and before long, she found herself in a new home.For a season, she served as little more than a catch-all—a place where odds and ends gathered without much purpose. But in time, her … Continue reading The Little Black Desk
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The Walk And The Worth
After a recent visit from a "Porch Pirate," Kevin installed a Ring doorbell. He’s been having a blast playing with the tech, while I’m over here talking back to the camera! (I’m sure that’s no surprise to anyone who knows me. 😂)But watching the footage gave me a bit of a reality check. I honestly … Continue reading The Walk And The Worth
Morning Reflections: The Hard Way Home
Sunday, May 17, 2026 "I remember the days of long ago; I meditate on all your works and consider what your hands have done." — Psalm 143:5 As I sit here this morning, listening to the rhythmic gurgling of the coffee pot, my mind drifts back into the past. I’m finding that with age, I … Continue reading Morning Reflections: The Hard Way Home
Cookbook of Life
I cannot tell you how old this cookbook is. It's been used for a lot of the same recipes over the years, typically homemade sweets.This morning I was making buttercream frosting for a cake I had made last night.The cookbook was open and laying on the stove. I had turned the burner on to heat … Continue reading Cookbook of Life
Life Cycles
It's 4am and I finally gave up on sleep.Once again, my mind races. With age I'm noticing that I'm aware of more funerals than birthday parties. I hear of more serious health issues than colds and chicken pox. Life cycles.I am now closer to the end than the beginning. So many questions still unanswered but … Continue reading Life Cycles
Life Changes
Another day has come to pass, the sun will soon set down. The daily tasks have ended, to complete another round. Tomorrow soon to come again, at least we hope it will. Only to begin again, time never standing still. So much we take for granted, in our mundane lives. Never to be satisfied, seeking … Continue reading Life Changes
My Story of Salvation
At 28 years old, I accepted Christ as my personal Savior. I was a single mother of two young children, working two jobs, searching for something, but I didn't know what. The joy was overwhelming, but like many new Christian's, this is where I stopped. I quickly fell back into wordly ways, yet the Lord … Continue reading My Story of Salvation
Precious Souls
A visit to the nursing home and this is what I see. Many souls once full of life, to most a memory. Looking out the window, they watch the cars go by. As the world continues on, busy with their lives. Visitors less frequent, if they come at all. The residents continue on, wheeling down … Continue reading Precious Souls
Finding God in the Little Things 