The Power of “We”: One Liner Wednesday

Remember our oneness, for "We the People of the United States," is a better description than "them" and "us." Written for One Liner Wednesday from Linda G. Hill. A short reminder that a nation divided cannot stand, is vulnerable to our enemies, and that our beloved democracy will be threatened or lost.

A Better Day A-Coming: Sunday Devotion #16

Isaiah 60: 17-18 Instead of bronze I will bring you gold, and silver in place of iron. Instead of wood I will bring you bronze, and iron in place of stones.I will make peace your governor and well-being your ruler. No longer will violence be heard in your land, nor ruin or destruction within your borders, but you... Continue Reading →

Were We Meant to Walk on Water? My Thoughts for Today

I have been teaching a Bible study on the Book of Esther to my former church members in Tennessee, through Zoom on Wednesday nights. Yes, I retired, but the teaching bug will not let go of its grip on me. When asked my former pastor to do a Bible study with just about five days... Continue Reading →

Discovering Truth!

From Mindlovemisery's Menagerie for the Sunday Writing Prompt We were barreling down a mountainside in a storm, When I made a discovery that would change my life. With no windshield wipers to help us see our way, I learned that prayer works in the times of strife. I was the only one who supposedly believed... Continue Reading →

Nature is a Great Teacher!

Oceans seem endless, But somewhere is a shore. Problems seem the same, But, soon, they are no more. Written for the Weekend Writing Prompt from Sammiscribbles. The prompt is Endless in 18 words exactly.

Teaching Reading is a Lifelong Gift: First Line Friday

From Mindlovemisery's Menagerie Untouched books crowded his shelves, shiny leather spines and faded first editions, meticulously dusted and never read. Brian always sighed when he thought of all of the knowledge denied to him because he was illiterate. He was successful, so people assumed that he could read, but because of the immense shame he... Continue Reading →

Dismount and Proceed with Life!

Photo taken on the Silver Comet Trail in Georgia When I saw the sign on the trail that said, "Dismount and Proceed,"it made me realize that just because you can no longer go through life as you wish, you have to make the necessary changes to proceed in life. I have had to dismount a... Continue Reading →

We Can Beat This Thing!

We'll whip this virus! Then we'll travel 'til we drop! Planning my next trip! Written for RonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt Challenge: whip and trip are the prompts.

Always Say Thank You: Saturday Six Word Story Prompt

He showed his gratitude with flowers! Written for the Saturday Six Word Story Prompt Challenge from My Random Ramblings. The prompt is Gratitude.

Surviving Words Used as Weapons!

Meghan sat alone underneath the tree during the conference break, not interacting with the other attendees. She had been verecund since being constantly criticized by other students when she was still at school. A particular incident had remained fresh in her mind for all these years, one that nearly made her forever lose her faith... Continue Reading →

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