This, I believe, is the perfect word for our Advent season. My wheels started turning while baking my mother’s favorite cookie recipe for a church function. I started to reminisce about the past and had also recently heard a song (which you can listen to at the end) called “Make Room” by Casting Crowns. I… Continue reading Room
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Aroma
– It hit me! My nose immediately recognized that familiar and pleasant aroma in the morning of bacon cooking in the kitchen. You know what I mean, right? But it doesn’t stop at bacon. I could name hundreds of my favorite pleasing aromas that will bring a smile to my face, even on the gloomiest… Continue reading Aroma
Lucky
The much-used quote that comes to mind is, “If I didn’t have bad luck, I’d have no luck at all.” Not very positive, is it? Unfortunately, many people believe this when it comes to “feeling down on their luck.” That’s me, when I take a chance at gambling. Believe me, I’m definitely not your high… Continue reading Lucky
Laughter
When was the last time you had what we call a good “belly laugh?” When I start recalling some of those times, it brought a big smile to my face, moments I enjoyed with both family and friends. Laughter is so vital for both our mental health and for our souls. And many times, those… Continue reading Laughter
Rock
My husband purchased a Rock Tumbler machine as a gift for me this past Christmas. Since I’ve been in a crafty sort of phase, I knew I had to have one of these. The rock tumbler set comes with an electric base, and a container where you place your rocks, shells and even broken pieces… Continue reading Rock
Connection
Decorating for Christmas is not an easy, one day, event in our home, especially when it comes to opening the bins that were packed away containing all the extension cords for our holiday lights. I’ve tried many times to avoid this frustrating task by busying myself with other “chores” while my husband starts the process… Continue reading Connection
Warmth
The word “warmth” takes me back to my childhood. With colder weather approaching (yes, even here in Florida), I am reminded of the warmth I experienced, living in our family’s two-story row home during the winter months. Growing up, I would very often squeeze behind our living room couch and put my, then petite, frame… Continue reading Warmth
Grace
This is scary. So many times, this word comes to mind, but I’m never quite sure how to put something down on paper. Today, the word grace whispered to me, but I, again, chose to file the word for another time. Then, I went to do the scripture readings for the day. What was today’s… Continue reading Grace
Joy
What is the difference between happiness and experiecing joy? My first thought was joy is something more internal and comes from deep down inside me. Happiness is a fleeting thing - never lasting. I can think of thousands of moments that brought me happiness in my life. I can recall so many wonderful memories of… Continue reading Joy
Still
Let’s face it, for most of us, it’s not in our nature to be still. Many of our days are filled with appointments, tasks, and checking off items on our to-do lists. For myself, looking back over the past three years, which included selling two family homes, downsizing furniture, and items too many to mention,… Continue reading Still
From God's Lips 