Category Archives: Trust

Losing and finding

Today was fun. Surprise! I found 3 items I’d been hunting for: a lost sock, a workout shirt and under garment. They disappeared weeks ago. Shaking out each clothing item from a bin revealed the culprit – static cling. There … Continue reading

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Look what the kids did!

“Women, however, will be saved through childbearing, if they continue in faith, love, and holiness, with self-control.” 1 Timothy 2:15 – Saved is “Sozo”- to be complete, made whole. I can relate. My children continue a work in me that … Continue reading

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Difficulties

Why are some days so hard? Struggle, struggle, up hill trudge. I came home from vacation to one battle after another- go figure! The grass was knee high but the mower wouldn’t start. All 4 tires flat 😳 needed air, … Continue reading

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This is my Father’s world:

Fields of yellow clover, listening to the birds sing, picking wild flowers – it’s the simple pleasures all around me that help me find peace and know God is near.  The birds their carols raise,The morning light, the lily white,Declare … Continue reading

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Just a finger

Two of our grandchildren were here all weekend 🙂 They love to be outside as much as I do! We nature-walked for acorns, “prickle balls” and pine cones, touching every tree we could reach, then watched my big dog chase … Continue reading

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Prayer Bubbles

I think it started with a motorcycle our son bought. He said it was cheaper than a car in every way. But I worried it was more dangerous than a car in every way! I prayed every time he drove … Continue reading

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Thankful for fleas & lice?

I love the story The Hiding Place; the life of Corrie ten Boom and her sister Betsy during the Nazi invasion of Holland. They were both arrested for aiding and abetting Jews to escape extermination. Sentenced to a notorious work-camp, … Continue reading

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Fig Tree

I inherited a gorgeous Fig tree with this house. It’s huge and very productive! There’s just one problem – the fruit hasn’t ripened this year. Bitter green fruit hangs from each branch, how I was hoping for sweet figs.  It’s become a … Continue reading

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Hopes & Dreams

Even at 55 I have dreams and wishes of plans for the future. I guess you never outgrow such things… at least I sure hope not. My husband is sweet to listen and let me go on… sometimes dreaming with … Continue reading

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Stayed

You will keep in perfect peace [those] whose mind is stayed on You because [they] trust. Isaiah 26:3 4 years ago today (2018) I rushed David to the local ER with a fever and acute pain in his side. Tests … Continue reading

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