Author: Pam R

For a second day, my windows are wide open, even though the air is a tad cooler. How silly it seems to close doors and windows against this life and beauty and joy. So, I won’t. *** All of creation is a song of praise to God. Hildegard of Bingen *** Christ himself is the…

For most of this summer, it has been too hot, too humid, too rainy to open our windows. We spent the days – and nights – in conditioned air. But yesterday was different. For the first time in a long time, we opened all the windows and let in the breeze. It was a delicious…

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** A happy heart is good medicine and a cheerful mind works healing.Proverbs 17:22a Amplified Bible, Classic Edition *****

The wisdom of the world, while in many cases very valuable, is most valuable when it humbly bows to the wisdom of God. Neil L. Andersen *** But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others.It is full of mercy…

When you go through deep waters,    I will be with you.When you go through rivers of difficulty,    you will not drown.When you walk through the fire of oppression,    you will not be burned up;    the flames will not consume you.Isaiah 43:2 NLT *** *** And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of…

No Good, Very Bad Day. (With my apologies to Judith Viorst) On Saturday, Hunter had an appointment to see the vet. Hunter does not want to see the vet. Ever. In order to take Hunter to the vet, he has to be sedated with gabapentin. Hunter doesn’t like gabapentin. I mixed it into his favorite…

No one is probably happier than I am that last Friday is over. I thought I was completely calm going into the ear procedure, but my back broke out in spasms that lasted the whole day. My body apparently knew something my mind didn’t. The actual procedure was over in minutes. Initially, I noticed an…

For since the world began,no ear has heardand no eye has seen a God like you,who works for those who wait for him!Isaiah 64:4 NLT *** God is bigger than time,dates, and appointments.He wants you to movethrough this day with a quiet heart,an inward assurance thatHe is in control, a peaceful certaintythat your life is…

I know what I’m doing. I have it all planned out—plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for.“When you call on me, when you come and pray to me, I’ll listen.Jeremiah 29:11-12 The Message *** Nothing is a surprise to God; nothing is a setback…

“The Bible tells us that the state of the world will grow darker as we near the end of the age.” Billy Graham *** Remember this: There are some terrible times coming in the last days. People will love only themselves and money. They will be proud and boast about themselves. They will abuse others with…