Archie leaped into the air and grabbed at it with fervor, and he hung on to the end of the chain with every ounce of his energy. It hadn't registered with him that one day as he swung from the old tree swing, the spike holding it to the tree might break and send him... Continue Reading →
The Sun Will Always Shine Again: Weekend Writing Prompt
An ideal life is one we seek. We abhor trials and detest tribulations. But when life is infested with troubles, We learn to face all situations. Look on the bright side. Stay positive even in hard times. For no life is ever perfect, Remember, the sun again will shine. Written for the Weekend Writing Prompt... Continue Reading →
Life is More Valuable than Silver or Gold
Daily writing promptWhat would you do if you lost all your possessions?View all responses When I had to leave my belongings behind and escape with my life, I was just thankful to be alive. I knew I could get more things and stuff in time, but I had only one life. It wasn't worth having... Continue Reading →
Look Up and Give Praise to the Lord: Sunday Devotion
Psalm 19:1-4 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day, they pour forth speech; night after night, they reveal knowledge. They have no speech; they use no words; no sound is heard from them. Yet their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of... Continue Reading →
Seeing the Humanity in the Beast
Nigel heard the reports of a beast roaming the countryside. As lord of the manor, it was his birthright as a hunter to kill the animal, and he took a posse up on the mountain so they could locate the fearsome creature and destroy it. Nigel was the first on the scene with his gun... Continue Reading →
Parking on a Wing and a Prayer
Daily writing promptWhat skill would you like to learn?View all responses I have started to drive more than I have in a few years. But the long hiatus from driving resulted in my forgetting how to park the car between the white lines. This is essential knowledge. I asked my husband for help, and he... Continue Reading →
Remain with the Light of the World: RonovanWrites
In the dark of night, The mind often goes astray. Remain with the Light. Written for the RonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt Challenge: Mind and Dark.
Spending More Time with the Lord
Daily writing promptWhat details of your life could you pay more attention to?View all responses When I was an associate minister and taught Sunday School, I spent a part of each day reading, reflecting on, and writing in one of many spiritual diaries. I made time for study because I realized that what I said... Continue Reading →
Every Day is a Bonus to Be Cherished
Daily writing promptWhat's your #1 priority tomorrow?View all responses In 2021, I turned 70 years old. I had achieved the biblical "three score and ten." I am a walking miracle who never thought she would reach age 40, and I was celebrating a milestone. So, every day is a bonus to me. I hope to... Continue Reading →
The Peace of Doing the Job Well
Daily writing promptIn what ways does hard work make you feel fulfilled?View all responses Hard work fulfills me in two ways. First, it lets me know that I earned my rest at the end of the day because I have added something to the world around me. Hopefully, my addition will make a difference in... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 