A fragrant aroma … of bonfire smoke
I just now pulled on my garden coat. A faint aroma of smoke was perceptible. Smoke, from the bonfire hubby and I had had a week ago. Sure, I had been engulfed in clouds of billowing bonfire smoke…
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…