The empty hook on my wall was beginning to irritate me. So I went to the dollar store (I love the dollar store!) and looked through the pictures. After several minutes, I came upon one that said, “Bloom Where You are Planted.” It was a pretty green and pink on a cream background and would…
Category: God Sightings
Seeing God in the Everyday
For Goodness Sake
Your goodness brings forth fruit for all to enjoy.Your compassion brings the earth’s harvest, feeding the hungry.You cause the grass to grow for livestock,along with the fruit, grains, and vegetables to feed mankind.You provide sweet wine to gladden hearts.You give us daily bread to sustain life,giving us glowing health for our bodies.Psalm 104:13b-15 The Passion Translation…
… Be the Light
You make choices every day and almost every hourthat keep you walking in the light or moving away toward darkness.Henry B. Eyring People don’t hide a lamp under a bowl. They put it on a lampstand. Then the light shines for everyone in the house. In the same way, you should be a light for other…
See the Light …
The people who walked in darkness have seen a great Light; those who dwelt in the land of intense darkness and the shadow of death, upon them has the Light shined. Isaiah 9:2 Amplified Bible, Classic Edition A dark cloud is no sign that the sun has lost his light;and dark black convictions are no argumentsthat God…
“Fixer Upper”
I enjoy the show “Fixer Upper.” Chip and Joanna Gaines show prospective buyers 3 properties, envisioning how each house can be improved to meet their needs. The clients then choose one and Chip and Joanna get to work. The proposed renovations always seem straight forward, but in every episode, there is an unexpected. It may…
Lessons From a Robot
When I was working and coping with Chronic Fatigue, I bought Roombas. It was nice to have a clean house when I came home exhausted. But after retiring, I realized that I could do in 15 minutes what it took the Roombas an hour. So I gave them to a friend, who sent this email….
For Today
This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 New Living Translation Today is your day to paint life in bold colors; set today’s rhythm with your heart-drum; walk today’s march with courage; create today as your celebration of life. Jonathan Lockwood Huie I thank you God for this most…
Things I Learned …
… While Having a Root Canal The noise in your head is not your problem or responsibility. It is actually the sound of progress. You can ignore it or celebrate it. 2. Trust the process.The endodontist knows what she is doing even though you don’t. And don’t try to understand what she is saying: you…
Faith
What is faith? It is the confident assurance that something we want is going to happen. It is the certainty that what we hope for is waiting for us, even though we cannot see it up ahead. Hebrews 11:1-2 Living Bible (TLB) Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith…
… and in the Storm
“The rain to the wind said,You push and I’ll pelt.’They so smote the garden bedThat the flowers actually knelt,And lay lodged–though not dead.I know how the flowers felt.”― Robert Frost ”Don’t confuse your path with your destination.Just because it’s stormy now doesn’t mean thatyou aren’t headed for sunshine.”– Anonymous Then they cried out to the Lord because of…