Include God in Every Decision: Psalm Wednesday

I have made plans, only to have God change them. I learned that unless I start by asking God for guidance and assistance, then my projects just don't work out. The psalm for this week, Psalm 127, is one of the psalms attributed to King Solomon. The structure of the psalm reminds me of the... Continue Reading →

Tuesday Use It In a Sentence: Pours

The professor pours knowledge into the minds of her students, in hopes that it will fall deep enough in their hearts for them to be the change the world needs.  

Beautiful Butterflies in the Making

As I watched through my front window, I marveled as butterflies seemed to play among themselves, flitting from one flower to the next in our front yard. I thought what beauty they bring to our hearts, for few people do not find joy in the beautiful butterflies in all of their colorful majesty. Reading the... Continue Reading →

The Dream that, Thankfully, Didn’t Come True!

I fell in love with football when I was about 11 years old, and one of my earliest dreams was to play pro football with the big boys. I did not realize at the time that girls were not allowed to play the game. I had a beloved male cousin who played for the local... Continue Reading →

Is the Love of Travel in the Genes?

My grandson leaves Tuesday for six days in Croatia, three days in London, one day in Ibiza (don't even know where that is!) and three days on the Amalfi Coast in Italy, I think. He sent me a text on Friday asking if he should go to the Amalfi Coast or Cannes. I told him... Continue Reading →

Just One Light, PLEASE!

I decided to try the August writing prompts from Putting My Feet in the Dirt. I have not written fiction, but decided to give it a go. Just One Light, PLEASE! Julie said goodbye to her new British friends, deciding to take a shortcut through the forest for a little solitude. Not really paying attention... Continue Reading →

Timing is Everything!

I was serenely preaching on Wednesday night for the First Wednesday program at church. I believed from the number of pages of my sermon that I would speak for 30-35 minutes. But when I looked out and Douglas appeared to have a borborygmus tummy, I wondered what was wrong with him, but I kept preaching.... Continue Reading →

Home Can Be Wherever I Am

Two months ago, I could not wait to get "home." I was ready for the comfort of my house and views from my windows. As the plane landed in Nashville, I nearly bowed down and kissed the ground, so glad to be back in those old familiar places. It had been lovely in Portugal, but... Continue Reading →

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