It seems like we’ve had an exceptionally windy Spring. Maybe I just forget from year to year how windy Spring is. I really don’t enjoy the wind. I don’t mind a breeze, but what we’ve been experiencing lately doesn’t really … Continued
by LaNelle Martin This morning I was sitting on the loveseat in my living room and admiring the stained glass window that we installed earlier this year. My friend JoAnn created this beautiful window to fit this particular spot in … Continued
By LaNelle Martin My grandson had seen my Christmas village lit up during the daylight hours. He had picked out his favorite buildings in the village and commented on the little people and the snowy trees. But when he stayed … Continued
Today I took a deep breath and made a big change to our entry way. I threw away a pair of shoes.These were not just any shoes, though. They originally belonged to me, and at one time they were adecent-looking, … Continued
My three year old grandson has a favorite song right now. He sings it several times each day. It is Toby Mac’s song, “Help is on the way,” which speaks of God’s help that we can depend on no matter … Continued
by LaNelle Recently, we were able to get a new vehicle to replace the old Jeep (it has proven itself with nearly 250,000 miles). I didn’t want a lot of fancy features, so this Buick doesn’t have all the bells … Continued
My 15 year-old son introduced me to the show Forged in Fire. I didn’t have an interest at first, but as I watched the first episode, I quickly became intrigued. In the show, four blacksmiths compete against each other to … Continued
“When I was down beside the sea…” These words penned by Robert Louis Stevenson came to life for me when I, at almost 55 years old, finally got to see the ocean for the first time. The ocean is beautiful. … Continued
When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome brought spices so they might go anoint Jesus’ body. Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they were on their way … Continued
I know this love you freely offer Because you gave Your life for me. I cannot understand such love Amazed I will forever be. Lord, never let me take it lightly Or write it off as an event Your plan … Continued