"I have told you these things so  that in me, you may have peace.  In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."   - John 16:33   NIV I am stuck on perspective today. I am reminded of a time a few years ago when my husband had … Continue reading Get your piece. Peace. →

That is a picture of the oldest tablet found - to date. In 2016 this tablet sold at auction for $850,000. That doesn't sound like much, considering that Michael Jackson's white glove sold for $350,000 at auction... Yeah, so the tablet.... The guys that were excavating for a railroad line in Western Israel came across … Continue reading Grab a pen. Or chisel…. →

For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.  - Psalm 91:11,12  I am not sure what your idea of God's warriors is, but I can pretty much guarantee you … Continue reading Warriors of heaven →

To the ones who served, who are serving, and to those who will serve. Thank you. https://youtu.be/DWrMeBR8W-c

Kintsugi is the art of repairing broken ceramics with gold, silver or platinum.  This Japanese technique embraces broken pieces as "scars", a part of our history, and once repaired, the pot becomes more beautiful than before it was broken. I remember Joyce Meyer mentioning the cracked pot analogy at a conference I attended. Basically, she … Continue reading We’re all just cracked pots →

Seriously, my scale needs to get back to school and catch up on its math. It's just wrong. I woke up today thinking, man, I feel good! I can't believe all the food, ice-cream and chips I have been indulging on this past week have done me SO good!  I don't even feel like I've … Continue reading My scale is just having a bad day. →

There are several definitions for the word leader. The one that stands out to me the most this morning is this one from Dictionary.com: A horse harnessed at the front of a team. The British Dictionary offers this: The first man on a climbing rope. Leadership. The act of leading. Putting yourself out in front to … Continue reading Take me to your Leader →

So, this morning I hear my husband from the other room say "I need more Vitamin C when you go to the store again, wife" (he calls me wife, which is very endearing unless he is upset about something and then it sounds somewhat caveman-ish - WIFE!) Good thing I am awesome and never upset … Continue reading House Manager →

So, who hasn't heard about Jonah and the fish? If you haven't, then you simply MUST  read about it! Old Testament - Book of Jonah. I was reading his profile (Jonah's) and giggled a bit at the idea of this man who was called by God, running off and purchasing a ticket for a boat … Continue reading Swim, Jonah! Swim! →

Isn't it strange how one word can change the meaning of something "pretty" drastically? Life is "pretty" good? Wow. I hope that this product will be on the clearance rack soon due to non-interest in buying a "pretty good" attitude. Would you buy a "pretty" good car? Or fly on a "pretty" good plane? Um, … Continue reading Oh, Walmart…. →