A forest divided
When hubby and I purchased our forested piece of property, the front half of the property was divided into two distinct sections: a side road running through the woods … and a paddock (where the former owners had…
Something about this isn’t normal
The last time hubby and I were at Costco we got a 3-pack of turkey lunchmeat. I needed to portion it out into smaller portion-sizes, to put in the freezer. As I laid the lunchmeat on the kitchen…
Why “Gen X” left the church
I have been learning a lot about keeping a fire going in a woodburning fireplace heater. For example, if there is a good hot bed of coals going and I add a huge monstrous log to the firebox…
Bear one another’s burdens
It is 26 degrees this morning. It’s dark, cold, the hummingbird feeder is frozen solid … and the wood-box is empty. So, I pull on my coat and boots and trudge out through the snow to the woodshed. …
Hiding the Evidence
It is 33 degrees this morning … brrrr! It’s officially sweater-weather. Last Sunday I pulled out one of my favorite fluffy comfy sweaters to wear to church. As I was getting ready, I noticed that the button on…
You are one-of-a-kind
Over the past 9 weeks we have taken an in-depth look at the Fruit of the Spirit. Our guiding theme has been LIGHT. Jesus said: “I am the LIGHT of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk…
My Family
My Family is radical! My Family is diverse! My Family is a conglomeration from the “best” to the “worst.” My Family has those who seem “squeaky & clean.” My Family has those who bring “baggage” to the scene.…
What is the Church like?
In today’s background photo we see a brilliant array of candles … different colors, different scents, different styles … all glowing and shining together! This is what God’s people – the Church – are like when we are…
Christians … all different “kinds”
In today’s background photo, you will notice Rock Salt is represented. Rock Salt is great at melting ice … whether for making ice cream, or for melting ice from dangerous, slippery steps, sidewalks, or driveways. In much the…
Fake Christians
Most people would look at this bag of Epsom Salt (pictured in the background photo) and naturally accept it as being salt. Of course it is salt … the bag labels it as “salt.” It is white and…