Earlier today, I found this poem by Judith Viorst – one I’ve used several times in posts. She writes in one stanza … I’ll have no trumpets, triumphs, trails of glory.It seems the woman I’ve turned out to beIs not the heroine of some grand story.But I have learned to find the poetryIn what my…
Responsive Reading Join me in a thanksgiving response to God today: Creation sings of your grandeur, might, and creativity! Thank you, Lord, for the beauty of the earth. Our harvest is plentiful, the pantry stocked, and the table is overflowing with good foods to eat. Thank you, Lord, for the abundance of daily bread. Laughter…
I ran across this sonnet tonight as I pondered the rest that is mine in Christ. The poem reminds me that words are not needed between my Savior and me. When I practice living in His presence, His calmness, joy, and peace will consume me. I will be enveloped in His quietness. The LORD your…
It’s been a busy week, and I realized as I went to sleep last night that I didn’t publish any Friday Finds. That series may have ended. This morning I share just a few inspirational thoughts, quotes, and prayers that set my heart to dancing! In a few minutes, I’ll head outside for a walk-about,…
That, and the voices of my characters just . . . stopped. I can’t hear them anymore, Ruby. All I hear is my own grating thoughts. Is there anything more horrid than being trapped inside yourself with nothing but your own insecurities? Sarah Jio, Goodnight June: A Novel The pandemic has been difficult.Being an introvert, I expected to…
Sounds off, right? I’ve been thinking about this … am I really thankful for disappointments in my life?! Basically I believe without some disappointment we don’t really appreciate the joys … the contrast is significant. Andrae Crouch put it this way in his song, Through It All – I thank God for the mountainsAnd I…